All command sponsored and non-command sponsored family members of U.S. military, Defense Department civilians and contractors are required to participate in the annual Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) exercise "Courageous Channel" May 17-19. Processing will be conducted May 17 from 5-10 p.m. and May 18-19 from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. at Camp Casey’s Hanson Fitness Center and the Camp Red Cloud Fitness Center in Area I. Families are required to bring all members, their NEO packet and their issued protective masks to their local Evacuation Control Centers for validation and processing. Prior to attending, noncombatants should ensure their packets have been inspected by their Company NEO Warden. The purpose of the exercise is to ensure all noncombatants are familiar with the process and prepared in case of an emergency. Contact your chain of command for more information.