Readiness Challenge

Readiness Challenge VIII, the biennial Air Force worldwide contingency war skills competition, was scheduled for April 18-27, 2002, and was held at the Silver Flag Exercise Site, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL. Civil Engineer and Services may be welcoming a new functional to the next competition - Personnel has expressed an interest in having its Personnel Supporting Contingency Operations (PERSCO) teams participate in this premier international event, which l showcased Air Force "Expeditionary Excellence - the theme for the next competition." An expanded international presence was expected, with potential team from Germany joining teams from Canada, Japan, Norway, and the United Kingdom on the list of invitees. Senior Air Force civil engineer officers from Australia, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Singapore and Turkey were invited to attend and observe the competition. U.S. Air Force Air National Guard and Reserve teams were selected in November 2001, and active duty major command teams in February 2002.