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STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y.— Twelve Airmen with the 109th Security Forces Squadron completed defensive tactics training on April 6, 2019 at the Zone 5 Law Enforcement Training Center in Schenectady, New York.
The training is required for all security forces members so the Airmen can learn how to defend themselves and ensure their weapon is not taken if they are taken to the ground by an assailant.
Master Sgt. Michael Peckham, a flight sergeant in the squadron, conducted the training to help Airmen build confidence and fight through any problems that may arise.
“Anytime you have a weapon you must remember that,” he said. “(They must) be ready at all times in any scenario … to defend (the weapon), defend yourself and defend others.”
“Peckham is a police officer for the Village of Scotia and a certified instructor with the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services.
The ability to bring his civilian experience creates a more realistic training environment, Pekcham said.
“We get twice the training that a regular police officer would get, and that’s the nice thing about being in the Guard,” Peckham explained.
In addition to the defensive tactics training, the Airmen also participated in an obstacle course challenge to create some friendly competition.
Airmen had to use teamwork to complete different stages that included shooting targets, solving a puzzle, applying first aid techniques to a 150 pound mannequin and physical endurance challenges.
Staff Sgt. Alanna Guay, a security forces member, said she feels more empowered from the training.
“I like being in Security Forces…it’s the boots on the ground.”
| Date Taken: | 04.10.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 04.11.2019 15:35 |
| Story ID: | 317766 |
| Location: | SCOTIA, NEW YORK, US |
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