However, the Air Force is in the business of responding to natural disasters and enemy attacks, so you're required to learn the alarm signals early on (by the end of the first week of training).
Additionally, you will use the attack signals, along with chemical protective signals during "warrior week" while undergoing simulated air base attacks.
During an peacetime actual disaster or exercise while you're at basic training, use the shortest possible route to any "A" level (first floor) dormitory or assigned classroom. If you are outside the squadron area (i.e., returning from appointment) during an actual disaster, take IMMEDIATE cover. Report to your assigned shelter when told. Your assigned building shelter is any "A" level dormitory or assigned classroom in your squadron area.
Emergency Alarm Signals
| Warning/condition | Signal | Meaning | Required Actions |
| ATTACK WARNING | 3-5 minute waivering tone on siren or other devices or 3-5 minute short blasts from whisles, horns, and other devices | ATTACK IS IMMINENT | Proceed immediately to designated shelter and take protective actions |
| PEACETIME EMERGENCY | 3-5 minute steady tone on siren or other devices | PEACETIME DISASTER THREAT EXISTS | Be prepared to take immediate shelter or other protective actions. Listen to public address systems for additional information. |
| ALL CLEAR | Declared verbally by local officials through public address systems. | THREAT CONDITION TERMINATED | Resume normal operations or initiate recovery actions. |
