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SCSG News
17 Feb 08
- Disaster Training - Article from EMSresponder.com
(contd) - Those are the
events county staffers will react to over the course of
three days beginning April 21. It's only a drill, but
it's a big drill. Think of it as the Olympics of
emergency management.
The county is one of two places in the U.S.
participating in the National Guard exercise called
"Vigilant Guard." The simulation is estimated to bring
2,000 people, more than 200 vehicles and millions of
dollars to the county during the exercise.
The simulation will be divided into 50 missions
spread across the county. Over the three days,...Continue
the article from EMSresponder.com...
01 June 2007 - AT Exercise at North Field
The annual training exercise at
North Field was successful but cut short due to the tropical depression, Barry.
The impending "storm" scenario was excellent training since this is exactly what
we prepare for. The tent city that was set up in advance was "struck" and packed
away before any significant wind and rainfall came into camp. Weather radios
were closely monitored and a decision to break camp was made just before it got
severe. Colonel Hudson was the OIC and prepared the OPORD for this exercise.
Colonel Stidom commanded the communications section and provided the SOI for
this training. General Lacy, along with other Brigade Commanders, were in
attendance and met with dignitaries from the National Guard. Additionally, the
Provost Section secured the front entrance and checked ID's of anyone entering
the facility. WIS-TV Channel 10 provided news coverage on Saturday's events and
ran the story on the 6 and 11pm news on Saturday evening.
Click Here for WIS-TV's coverage...
8 May
2007 - New SCSG Website
The new SCSG
website is launched. There are some areas of the site that will undergo changes
and additional links will be added as updated information becomes available. If
your Section or Unit requires changes, please inform the
Webmaster. Your
comments and suggestions are welcomed. Hooah!
6 May
2007 - Hurricane Preparedness Exercise
Guardsmen were called to alert for the
annual Hurricane Preparedness exercise and were to report to their
pre-determined locations no later than 0800 on 5 May. This was a State-wide
alert and involved all State Guard personnel. The Signal Detachment established
a voice HF communications Net and served as Net Control for the Division
Training Drill. Each location reported in by 0930. These locations were
strategically planned at Rest Areas and Welcome Centers across the State.
In an actual emergency, the Governor, at his discretion, will initiate a lane
reversal, in the affected area, allowing for four lanes of traffic to flow in
one direction. Past experiences have shown South Carolinians that failure to
enact a lane reversal can prove disastrous for motorist.
This training will prepare Guardsmen for an actual weather, or other, emergency
and will provide the Highway Patrol necessary recourses to carry out such an
extensive mission.
An AAR followed the exercise and all sections reported on their involvement. The
Olympia Armory served as the Tactical Operation Center (TOC) during the
exercise.
23 March 2007 - Clark's Hill Training
Site Training
The March, 07 FTX at Clark's Hill
Training Site was a success. Soldiers from all Brigades were
in attendance. National Guard personnel assisted State Guard
troops with Land Navigation and the Obstacle Course. Fortunately,
there were no injuries and everyone returned home safely. Col. Amos Hykes is planning
to use this facility again next year.
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