Aircrew contamination control

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  • By Senior Airman Harry Brexel
  • 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. --  In order to be qualified to fly, every U.S. Air Force C-130J aircrew member must make the journey through a simulated decontamination line. The aircrew contamination control area line consists of nine stations manned by Airmen who perform the steps to properly decontaminate aircrews after potential exposure to any chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear threat. Aircrew flight equipment specialists from the 19th Operations Support Squadron run a mock decon line monthly to ensure C-130 aircrews know the proper safety precautions, while at home or in deployed environments. The team can set up the entire line in approximately 30 minutes to decontaminate dozens of potentially affected Airmen. The contamination control line consists of shower mists and Airmen in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear that remove and disinfect C-130 aircrew members, their protective clothing and equipment.