MARE: What you need to know Published July 22, 2014 By Airman 1st Class William Johnson 436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- There will be an upcoming force protection and anti-terrorism major accident response exercise here, Aug. 1-6 to test the base's response capabilities for real-world emergencies. The MARE exercise is an annual base training requirement that consist of simulated emergency events. However, these simulated events can have a real-world impact on the base's day-to-day operations. "You might experience delays when trying to get on and off the installation," said David Johnson, 436th Airlift Wing deputy director of inspections. "Other delays could include additional wait times of medical appointments." Airmen should expect delays and allow themselves plenty of time to access the installation and report for duty. "The best way to prepare for these inconveniences is to be in the state of mind to expect delays during exercise hours," said Johnson. Personnel on the installation can also expect to see an increase in emergency response vehicles as they respond to various scenarios dictated by the exercise. Local community emergency responders will also be taking part in the exercise, so it will not be uncommon to see these vehicles coming onto and departing the base. Sirens may also sound more frequently during the exercise. Exercise scenarios will be accompanied by Wing Inspection Team members wearing bright orange evaluator vest to help eliminate any confusion. When in doubt, respond accordingly. If you suspect an emergency situation is happening during the exercise and are unsure if it is exercise-related, it is recommended that you still take the appropriate measures to report the incident through the proper channels.