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Airmen participating in an operational readiness exercise take cover after a smoke bomb was released on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 26, 2012. OREs test Airmen’s ability to complete their mission in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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Airmen take defensive positions after hearing simulated gunshots near Base X during an operational readiness exercise on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 26, 2012. Security Forces Airmen are trained and equipped to combat all threats that come to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Watkins (left), 4th Security Forces Squadron force protector, and Staff Sgt. Kent Irving, 4th SFS flight chief, observe the perimeter of Base X during an operational readiness exercise on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 26, 2012. Various simulations were conducted during the exercise to test Airmen’s abilities to react and respond. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chad Lyon, 4th Security Forces Squadron force protector, keeps an eye on the base’s surrounding area for threats during an operational readiness exercise on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 26, 2012. Security Forces personnel are an always alert, always prepared combat-ready force for any mission, anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Mandel, 4th Security Forces Squadron force protector, scans the perimeter of Base X with a M240-Bravo during an operational readiness exercise on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 26, 2012. The M240-Bravo weighs 27.6 pounds and fires 200 rounds per minute. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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An F-15E Strike Eagle taxis from a hangar during an operational readiness exercise on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 26, 2012. During the exercise, the F-15Es simulated a deployment with the mission of eliminating all enemy threats on the ground and in the air as well as protecting Base X. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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Airmen prepare to transport a simulated patient after performing self aid buddy care during an operational readiness exercise on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 26, 2012. SABC is the process of treating injured or wounded personnel in the field until medical treatment can be administered. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Amanda Enfinger (left) and Nichole Thorton (right), 4th Medical Group medical technicians, take vital signs from Airman 1st Class Christopher Davis, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, during an operational readiness exercise on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 26, 2012. Taking vital signs is part of initial procedures for treating injured personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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F-15E Strike Eagles taxi down the runway in preparation for takeoff during an operational readiness exercise on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 26, 2012. During the exercise, the F-15Es simulated a deployment with the mission of eliminating all enemy threats and protecting Base X. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Meza (right), 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament journeyman, raises an AIM-120 missile to be placed on an F-15E Strike Eagle while Airman 1st Class Manuel Wyley (left), 4th AMXS aircraft armament journeyman, and Staff Sgt. David Budine, 4th AMXS aircraft armament craftsman, hold it steady during an operational readiness exercise on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 25, 2012. During the exercise, Airmen highlight their ability to position, employ and sustain forces in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marvin Dure, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs service checks on an F-15E Strike Eagle during an operational readiness exercise on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 26, 2012. During the exercise, Airmen highlight their ability to position, employ and sustain forces in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Watkins, 4th Security Forces Squadron force protector, opens fire in a simulated base attack during an operational readiness exercise on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 26, 2012. Attacks were conducted on the base to see how security forces personnel responded to the threat and assisted the wounded. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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Practice makes perfect

Published Aug. 1, 2012
By Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C -- In preparation for the upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection in spring 2013, the 4th Fighter Wing conducted its most recent Operational Readiness Exercise, Coronet Warrior 12-03, July 23-26.

The ORE tested the wing's mobilization and preparation from peace to wartime posture on a short notice tasking.

The ORE will prepare Airmen to be inspected during the ORI, which will grade every unit on its performance in a simulated deployed environment, to ensure they are combat ready. The grading scale consists of five different levels of performance, starting at unsatisfactory, marginal, satisfactory, excellent and outstanding. For the wing to receive an excellent rating, wing personnel must score an excellent in readiness and processing areas and at least two satisfactory in command and control, force protection and information operations areas.