During a mass casualty exercise in the Launch Complex 39 area a security officer crouches by a sniper.

During a staged mass casualty exercise in the Launch Complex 39 area, a security officer crouches behind a shield as if under fire by a sniper. Employees play roles of the victims (seen on the ground and in the bleachers). In the background, a helicopter arrives on the scene.The exercise was staged to validate capabilities of KSC’s fire, medical helicopter transport and security personnel to respond to such an event