FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Fort Cavazos officials conducted a full-scale response exercise May 7 on post focusing on the installation’s response in an active shooter scenario. There were multiple simulated active shooter incidents across the post where emergency responders subdued and apprehended exercise role players posing as active shooters.

Part of the exercise took place at the Shoemaker Center where role players posing as active shooters were subdued by police. Volunteers portraying gunshot victims with different levels of injuries were then triaged and taken to various area medical facilities for treatment.

The exercise not only tested the response of on-post agencies; but also, off-post agencies including the Killeen Police and Fire Departments, as well as community medical facilities.

“This is a really great example where we have the best cooperation in a high-stress environment from a lot of different agencies,” said Lt. Col. Megan William, Fort Cavazos provost marshal. “It’s something that we train up for, but this type of quick reaction is really essential for evaluation purposes, but more so for that honest look at ourselves about what we want to do to best protect our community, installation and the assets we have here.”

Fort Cavazos emergency responders have been preparing for this annual event, working with area cities and emergency responders. The exercise ensures the safety and security of Soldiers, civilians, contractors and their families and reinforces the commitment to timely and effective response in a crisis.

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