Event
Spring DMAT training hosted by the OH-5 DMAT

Members Involved
About 50 members of the OH-5, OH-6, and Ohio Taskforce One.

Activity History
This years event started as it has in past years at the team warehouse were members packed the truck with gear that would be needed for the weekend on Friday. The team then moved to the grounds of the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Dayton.  The Base Of Operations was established followed by a late diner.  Training started after dinner and continued during the evening hours.  Saturday was an intense day of training that  started after a 6:30 AM breakfast and continued into the night till around 9 PM.  Sunday was used to conduct a drill then pack and move equipment back to the warehouse.


Part of the group while they awaited the opening of the class room doors.


Logistics kept watch over all support systems and provided power almost 24 hours a day.


VIP table at the OH-5 DMAT cafe.


Full logistics support included field wash facility with warm water no less!  The shower was also operational, but we had no takers.


A day and a half of  training included classes in a variety of subjects.  VMAT, safety, CISM, Injuries, personal gear, and more were covered.


Commo filling out T-Cards while issuing radios to members.


Medical break-out sessions included equipment familiarization.


Always willing to serve, the logistics crew served rain or shine.  They were up at 5 am getting food ready for breakfast and late to bed checking on generator fuel and lights. 


After hours, play-off programming was enjoyed by some, courtesy the Commo section, satellite setup training.


Red tent during Sunday's mass casualty drill.  The victims appear to have been flattened by a falling building.


Break time in the camp is enjoyed on a sunny day.



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