Airman 1st Class Alexis Edwards with the 164th Security Forces Squadron at Memphis Air National Guard Base, Tenn., participates in cold-water immersion training Feb. 26, 2021, at Big Sandy Lake on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis. CWOC students are trained on a variety of cold-weather subjects, including snowshoe training and skiing as well as how to use ahkio sleds and other gear. Training also focuses on terrain and weather analysis, risk management, cold-weather clothing, developing winter fighting positions in the field, camouflage and concealment, and numerous other areas that are important to know in order to survive and operate in a cold-weather environment. The training is coordinated through the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security at Fort McCoy. (Photo by Scott Sturkol, Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office)
Date Taken: | 02.26.2021 |
Date Posted: | 03.25.2021 10:41 |
Photo ID: | 6562209 |
VIRIN: | 210226-A-OK556-5793 |
Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
Size: | 6.93 MB |
Location: | FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US |
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