Photo By Master Sgt. Shawn McCowan | Airman from the 272nd Engineering Installation Squadron, rappel down a training tower...... read more read more
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Several members of the 272nd Engineering Installation Squadron spent their June Unit Training Assembly (UTA) helping each other reach new heights.
272 EIS is responsible for installing much of the electronic infrastructure used by military computer systems. This job requires them to be able to install and repair network cabling both above and below ground. These responsibilities require them to climb telephone poles and radio towers to get the job done.
A skills review is required annually. Airman 1st Class Dante Lindsey, climbing tower trainer, held class through the weekend to ensure his fellow Airmen were at the top of their game.
Training begins in the classroom, where Airmen are reacquainted with the necessary equipment. But then 272 EIS members are required to ascend and rappel from a 50-foot tower, as well as successfully complete a rescue exercise.
Lindsey said every class might introduce new material.
“We have several pieces of new equipment, as well as a few techniques that might improve over time. So there's always something new to learn in the refresher training,” said Lindsey.
Airman 1st Class Sarah Haviland recently returned from technical school and assisted with this year's training. She recognized the importance of skill development, even right after technical school.
“This training keeps us comfortable with working and rappelling at greater heights but also keeps us prepared for emergencies. If something goes wrong while we're working up there, we can't afford to hesitate to figure out how to help our co-worker.”
While at the top of the tower, participants must accomplish several tasks to show their comfort with working at heights, confident use of their safety equipment, and proficiency in required techniques.
| Date Taken: | 08.08.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 10.16.2015 17:13 |
| Story ID: | 179152 |
| Location: | HOUSTON, TX, US |
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