Combat Arms training 2022

Airman 1st Class Derek Zickafoose, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, checks an M240 light machine gun before providing it to students during an M240 and M249 machine guns qualification at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 10, 2022. The annual training is conducted to maintain weapons handling proficiency for all 374th SFS members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Defenders from the 374th Security Forces Squadron wait for a weapons briefing prior to an M240 and M249 machine guns qualification at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 10, 2022. The training is conducted annually to maintain weapons handling proficiency for all 374th SFS members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Capt. James Hughes, 374th Security Forces Squadron director of operations, and Col. Patrick Launey, 374th Mission Support Group commander, check targets prior to an M240 and M249 machine guns qualification at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 10, 2022. While handling and shooting their weapons, Airmen must demonstrate quality safety standards to be eligible to deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Tech Sgt. Ja Lee, 374th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor (left), and Airman 1st Class Cylas Zubyk, 374th SFS patrolman (right), carry ammo to the weapons set up prior to an M240 and M249 machine guns qualification at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 10, 2022. CATM instructors train Airmen on proper rifle etiquette, safety procedures and how to efficiently fire weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Master Sgt. Alexandria Brye, 374th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance non-commissioned officer in charge, inspects ammo prior to an M240 and M249 machine guns qualification at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 10, 2022. CATM instructors explain mechanics of each weapon, teach familiarization drills and give students feedback on their firing skills to enhance firing accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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A pile of ammunition for the M240 light machine gun unravels on the ground during weapons training at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 10, 2022. Yokota's combat arms training and maintenance instructors hosted an M240B and M249 machine guns qualification training for the Yokota defenders and Base leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Airmen from the 374th Security Forces Squadron fire an M249 during a machine guns qualification at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 10, 2022. Members of the 374th SFS regularly train on the use and upkeep of weapons throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Col. Julie Gaulin, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander, pulls the cocking handle of an M249 light machine gun at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 10, 2022. Yokota's combat arms training and maintenance instructors hosted an M240 and M249 machine guns qualification training for the Yokota defenders and Base leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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A shell casing launches out of an M249 machine gun as rounds are fired during a weapons qualification at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 10, 2022. The M-249 fires 5.56 millimeters and is gas-powered, has a maximum range of 3,600 meters. It can hit a single point target at 600 meters and a group target at 800 meters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Defenders with the 374th Security Forces Squadron fire their M240 and M249 machine guns in two person teams at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 10, 2022. Two people are used in heavy machine gun teams with the assistant gunner providing stabilization, reloading and barrel changes for the primary gunner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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An M240 machine gun fires during an M240 and M249 machine guns qualification at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 10, 2022. The M240 is a belt-fed, air-cooled, gas-operated 7.62mm fully automatic light machine gun in service with the U.S. military since the 1970s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Defenders with the 374th Security Forces Squadron and Yokota leadership pose for a photo after an M240 and M249 machine guns qualification at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 10, 2022. The training is conducted to maintain weapons handling proficiency for all 374th SFS members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Combat Arms training 2022

Published March 22, 2022
By Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing
374th AW/PA

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Derek Zickafoose, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, checks an M240 light machine gun before providing it to students during an M240 and M249 machine guns qualification at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 10, 2022. The annual training is conducted to maintain weapons handling proficiency for all 374th SFS members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)