Crash, Fire and Rescue provides fire protection at the FARP and within a five-mile radius. They also ensure there are no fire hazards in the surrounding area. Motor transport consists of heavy equipment used to transport equipment around the FARP area and to a new location when needed. Environmental Services personnel of MWSS-473 ensure the refueling area is properly covered to prevent fuel from spilling and seeping into the ground. They also provide spill response and ensure proper measures are taken in case of a leak or spill.
Security is handled by military police who patrol the surrounding area.
AOT prepares Marine Reserve units for potential deployment at any time, if necessary, to augment and reinforce the active-duty Marine Corps component. More than 2,800 reserve and active-duty Marines and 750 Sailors are participating in this exercise here and at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif.