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One of many largest threats within the Space of Accountability (AOR) is the specter of Small Unmanned Aerial Programs (sUAS), higher often called drones. There have been a lot of overseas sUAS sightings across the Allied Forces Central Europe (AFCENT) in latest months which has prompted concern for base security. 332d Expeditionary Safety Forces Squadron advises anybody in the event that they spot a drone or sUAS across the base to report it instantly to Counter-Drug Operations Middle (CDOC) at 7-6030 or to Expeditionary Safety Forces Squadron. Captain Steven Haberkorn, 332d ESFS, Director of Operations, says “overseas or unfriendly drones attempt to penetrate base safety and collect intelligence or trigger hurt to base tools, buildings or people… In case you see something suspicious use the 6-line Fast Response Reporting System.”
- 1. Identify/Quantity
- 2. Location of sighting
- 3. Path of journey
- 4. Drone sort: Fastened Wing or Rotatory
- 5. Identifiable markings
- 6. Is the drone: Hovering, circling or different
332d Safety Forces have countermeasures to discourage these operations and when noticed will be thwarted instantly. Employees Sgt. Braxton McHughes, 332d Expeditionary Safety Forces Squadron, sUAS Program Supervisor, says “to not fear should you by chance report a pleasant licensed drone within the space… no hurt no foul.” additionally states “should you see one thing however don’t say one thing and it isn’t a licensed drone then it might presumably be a hostile menace that you’ve allowed in our airspace and threaten our property and lives.” Keep in mind to remain vigilant and should you see something suspicious, report it.