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Fire training

Fire Protection Apprentice students extinguish a C-130 fire during a training exercise at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 3. The Fire Protection Apprentice Course is divided into six blocks, ranging from first responder training to extinguishing aircraft fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devin Boyer)
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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 subjectËœs 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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Early warning trainer

Brian Boudreaux, 81st Training Support Squadron software developer, uses an upgraded early warning standalone trainer to generate events for student qualification training Feb. 23, 2015, at the Trainer Development Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)
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Maintenance student

Airman 1st Class Justin Kesler, 362nd Training Squadron Aerospace Maintenance Course student, performs a maintenance inspection on a Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon trainer Feb. 12, 2015 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Students inspect for faults and damages and make necessary repairs before the aircraft is ready to fly. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Danny Webb)
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Bus assault and hostage rescue training

Members from the 902nd and 802nd Security forces Squadrons train with members of local police departments during a bus assault and hostage rescue exercise Feb. 19, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The local agencies involved in the exercise were from the cities of Live, Oak Universal City and Converse and the Judson Independent School District Police Departments. Security Forces and local police departments trained together to prepare for emergencies that require both military and civilian response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)
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Bus assault and hostage rescue training

Tech. Sgt. Ruben Morales, 902nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, demonstrates how to break a bus window during a bus assault and hostage rescue exercise Feb. 19, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The local agencies involved in the exercise were from the cities of Live, Oak Universal City and Converse and the Judson Independent School District Police Departments. Security Forces and local police departments trained together to prepare for emergencies that require both military and civilian response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)
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Bus assault and hostage rescue training

Staff Sgt. Paul Olmos III, 802nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, leads members from the 902nd and 802nd SFS with members of local police departments during a bus assault and hostage rescue exercise Feb. 19, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The local agencies involved in the exercise were from the cities of Live, Oak Universal City and Converse and the Judson Independent School District Police Departments. Security Forces and local police departments trained together to prepare for emergencies that require both military and civilian response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)
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Bus assault and hostage rescue training

Officer John Salas, Judson Independent School District Police Department patrolman, and Officer Rich Radziski, Converse Police Department patrolman, board a city bus during a hostage rescue exercise Feb. 19, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The local agencies involved in the exercise were from the cities of Live, Oak Universal City and Converse and the Judson Independent School District Police Departments. Security Forces and local police departments trained together to prepare for emergencies that require both military and civilian response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)
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CCT Training

U.S. Air Force Combat Control trainees assigned to Operating Location C, 342nd Training Squadron, receive academic instruction prior to fast-rope training during a brisk winter morning, Feb. 13, 2015 at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. Academic instruction is a large part of fast-rope training for CCT students who are trying to learn and hone the skillset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)
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CCT Training

A U.S. Air Force Combat Control trainee assigned to Operating Location C, 342nd Training Squadron, works with instructors as he readies himself to fast-rope from a training tower, Feb. 13, 2015 at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. Fast-roping is a technique often used by Combat Control Airmen and other military members when descending a thick rope. It is useful for deploying troops from a helicopter in places where the helicopter itself cannot touch down. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)
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CCT Training

A U.S. Air Force Combat Control trainee assigned to Operating Location C, 342nd Training Squadron, hones his tactical skills while fast-roping from a training tower, Feb. 13, 2015 at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. The students begin with tower training to learn the skillset and build their confidence before fast-roping from helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)
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CCT Training

U.S. Air Force Combat Control trainees assigned to Operating Location C, 342nd Training Squadron, ask questions while receiving academic instruction prior to participating in fast-rope training on a cold winter morning, Feb. 13, 2015 at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. Academic instruction is a large part of fast-rope training for CCT students who are trying to learn and hone the skillset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)
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CCT Training

A U.S. Air Force Combat Control trainee assigned to Operating Location C, 342nd Training Squadron, is evaluated by two CCT instructors while fast-roping from a training tower, Feb. 13, 2015 at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. Students have to complete several phases of fast-rope training while being heavily evaluated before fast-roping from helicopters and other aircraft. Fast-roping allows Airmen and other military members to respond to crises as a quick reaction force, conduct missions requiring stealth tactics and board vessels while at sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)
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CCT Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josh Minson, Combat Control trainee assigned to Operating Location C, 342nd Training Squadron, looks on as he prepares to climb the fast-rope training tower to be evaluated on his fast-roping skills, Feb. 13, 2015 at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. Fast-roping is a technique often used by Combat Control Airmen and other military members when descending a thick rope. Students have to complete several phases of fast-rope training while being heavily evaluated before fast-roping from helicopters and other aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)
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Combat Controllers

U.S. Air Force Combat Control trainees assigned to Operating Location C, 342nd Training Squadron, swim timed laps during an early morning water circuit training session at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Feb 12, 2015. Airmen training to become CCT or Special Operations Weather Team members have to endure rigorous water exercises in order to become comfortable and efficient in the water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)
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Combat Controllers

A U.S. Air Force Combat Control trainee assigned to Operating Location C, 342nd Training Squadron, hangs on to the side of the pool as he catches his breath and readies himself to swim more laps under water during an early morning water circuit training session at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Feb 12, 2015. After the water circuits, students were made to quickly get out of the pool and hustle to the gym for their next training session. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)
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