Photo By Staff Sgt. Thomas Cox | 152nd Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Airmen participate in a shoot house training...... read more read more
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HAWTHORNE, Nev. – Airmen from the 152nd Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Nevada Air National Guard, spent five days training various weapons techniques and procedures at the Hawthorne Army Depot Freedom Ranges, Hawthorne, Nevada, June 15-19, 2022.
The Airmen fired over 60,600 rounds of ammunition during the various training events and scenarios over the five days. All of which were designed to work on and improve the Airmen’s skills, proficiency and techniques when handling the weapons in various locations both stateside as well as when they are deployed overseas.
The first three days consisted of individual fire and movement utilizing the M-4 carbine rifle and M9 handgun as well as firing the M249 machine gun. These trainings included switching between the M-4 and M9 while stationary and while on the move at various targets.
The fourth day of training included more M-4 training as well as a night shoot with the M249 to build upon the Airmen’s skills to be able to operate in any environment. During this, the Airmen also practiced utilizing flares while firing in a near pitch-black environment.
The fifth and last day wrapped up the training with demonstrations of simulation frag grenades, flash bangs, sting ball grenades as well as colored smoke bombs. The Airmen also practiced various skills against each other with a force-on-force training scenario of teams practicing clearing a “shoot house” while having to actively press forward against a live-enemy team while using simulation paint rounds.
| Date Taken: | 06.19.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 07.07.2022 11:25 |
| Story ID: | 424240 |
| Location: | HAWTHORNE, NEVADA, US |
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