![]() ![]() ![]() If your mask collapses, then you have a proper seal, if it doesn't, the air would seep in through the holes." "That's when you take both your palms and place it on the filters and take a deep breath. "You can always do pressure checks," said Keisha Faw, 48th Aerospace Medicine Squadron gas mask fit tester. The inspection should include, but is not limited to, making sure each piece of the mask is serviceable and performing light cleaning using warm, soapy water. The M50 should be inspected every six months during peacetime and every seven days during wartime and exercises. "With the operational readiness inspection coming up, everybody needs to make sure they're performing their inspections at the required intervals ," said Sergeant Marshall. The M50 comes in a mask carrier with operator cards to ensure the individual is using the mask correctly and taking proper care. Mobility equipment is issued upon an Airman's arrival at RAF Lakenheath.Īlthough most of the equipment that Airmen receive does not need any type of up-keep, there are some that need to be properly cared for, such as the M50 gas mask.Īccording to Master Sergeant Jeremy Marshall, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron Individual Protection Equipment NCO in charge, issuing out the masks upon arrival allows Airmen to get more familiar with it, how it operates and how to properly wear it.Ĭompared to the older models of gas masks, the M50 that were first issued in May 2009 at Lakenheath, is a lot lighter and contours better to fit each individual face. Readiness doesn't stop when the exercises do, and each individual needs to ensure they're taking the time to go over their Airman's Manual and mobility gear, before, during and after exercises. With the operational readiness inspection coming up, Airmen need to make sure they are fully prepared. ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - Exercise, exercise, exercise! For the past couple of weeks, it almost seems as if the base has been going through exercises non-stop. ![]()
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