34th CST conducts FTX to prepare for 2015 external evaluation - Nov. 18, 2014

Soldiers and Airmen from the Virginia National Guard's Fort Pickett-based 34th Civil Support Team conduct a field training exercise Nov. 18, 2014, at the Port of Richmond in Richmond, Va., to prepare for an external evaluation scheduled for June 2015. The 34th CST is externally evaluated every 18 months to validate they are able to effectively execute their mission of providing support to first responders in potential biological, chemical, nuclear, radiological and explosive incidents. They earned a “T” for trained rating on 12 collective tasks and an overall assessment rating of “Fully Mission Capable” following a Training Proficiency Evaluation proctored by U.S. Army North’s Civil Support Readiness Group-East Dec. 3 and 5, 2013. Observer controller / trainers from U.S. Army North were on hand for the FTX at the port to assist with the creation of a realistic scenario and provide feedback on the exercise to help leaders plan their training for the next six months to prepare for the evaluation in 2015. Read more about the 2013 evaluation at go.usa.gov/sEuH.