Non-lethal training

Airman 1st Class DeAaron Alexander, 47th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, receives a level one contamination of oleoresin capsicum from Senior Airman Daniel Miller, 47th SFS non-lethal weapons instructor, on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 27, 2015. A required certification for all security forces personnel, level one training consists of spraying an individual from ear to ear, across the brow (eyes closed), with a half second to one second spray from an OC canister, 36 inches from the subject˜s face. The individual must then open his or her eyes, complete the five assessment stations and make it to the decontamination point on their own. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

Non-lethal training

Airman 1st Class Jalen Snyder, center, 47th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, fends off Senior Airman Jacob Eckert, 47th SFS patrolman, in the RedMan suit after a level one contamination of oleoresin capsicum on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 27, 2015. The RedMan suit is a form-fitted exoskeleton made of closed cell foam with a slick finish and is designed to protect the wearer from blunt trauma when training. Realistic training that places law enforcement officers into situations that simulate the stress and risk of the job, but that also avoids training injuries, is optimal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

Non-lethal training

Senior Airman Jonathan Shoumaker, 47th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, handcuffs a mock attacker after a level one contamination of oleoresin capsicum on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 27, 2015. Level one OC contamination certification includes fight-through drills, handcuff positions, verbal commands, mechanical advantage control holds and several additional techniques used during suspect apprehension that help build confidence in their abilities to perform and apprehend subjects after indirect and direct, accidental or residual exposure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

Non-leathal training

Senior Airman Daniel Miller, 47th Security Forces Squadron non-lethal weapons instructor, compresses an oleoresin capsicum canister on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 27, 2015. Having completed the Marine Corps Interservice Nonlethal Individual Weapons Instructor Course at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Miller is one of two certified non-lethal weapons instructors qualified to conduct OC training and certification at Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

Non-lethal training

U.S. Air Force reservist Staff Sgt. Hector Ramora, temporarily assigned to the 47th Security Forces Squadron, winces in pain from a level one contamination of oleoresin capsicum on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 27, 2015. OC is a natural oil found in many types of hot peppers, including cayenne peppers and other chili peppers, and when sprayed into the face of an attacker is extremely irritating to the skin, eyes, mouth, throat and lungs. Its effect is immediate and powerful, helping to distract a person long enough to escape an assailant or for a police officer to take control of a subject. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

Level One Oleoresin Capsicum Contamination

Published March 4, 2015
By Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty
47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas -- Senior Airman Daniel Miller, 47th Security Forces Squadron non-lethal weapons instructor, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, completed the Marine Corps Interservice Nonlethal Individual Weapons Instructor Course at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, last year. Miller is one of two certified non-lethal weapons instructors qualified to conduct OC training and certification at Laughlin Air Force Base.