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cAPAbILITIES (from Page 6) developing ACE, DFAB, and most impor- TEAmS (from Page 1) An Airman prepares to shoot dur-
tantly, the multi-capable Airmen. ing the Advanced Designated
Maintenance Unit aircraft mechanic. “I feel “Our leadership is giving us great the distance to a target. Stu- Marksman course in Florence, Ari-
like it was really beneficial that we got to support to continue to develop and per- dents also learned counter-sniper zona, April 16. Airmen from the 55th
do this with other career fields too, so we fect this training as we move forward, skills, team communication and Rescue Squadron and 355th Secu-
are all on the same page. No matter who we which is greatly beneficial as we look effective employment of ADM rity Forces Squadron were trained
are with, our wingmen know what to do to to continue integrating these trained teams. in the classroom, as well as in the
accomplish the mission.” Airmen into bigger exercises such as “Precision marksmen are an field, on tactics, techniques and
The Dynamic Wing continues press- Bushwhacker and Mobility Guardian,” invaluable force multiplier that procedures for advanced marks-
ing forward and accelerating change in Baker said. “We are looking forward to have historically had a greater manship. This was the first course
order to prepare to deter and defeat any continuing to get Airmen trained and mission impact than units much of its kind at Davis-Monthan and it An M-24 Rifle sits on the ground before the
near-peer adversary that may arise. This ready to go, as we ensure we are ready larger in size as they further produced four qualified Advanced Advanced Designated Marksman course in
is possible through the effort to continue for tomorrow’s fight.” guarantee the safety and security Designated Marksman teams. Florence, Arizona, April 16.
of all resources and personnel
within their area of responsibil-
ity,” said Senior Airman Luis
A. Padilla-Braun, 355th SFS
Airmen carry a simulated injured person during multi-capable Airmen training at Da- patrolman.
vis-Monthan Air Force Base, April 30. MCA training taught Airmen from a variety of Training Airmen to add mis-
career field skills that will be crucial downrange including tactical combat casualty sion capabilities enhances overall
care, team movement, base build-up and base security. readiness as the Air Force con-
tinues to accelerate change for
An Airman tomorrow’s fight.
guards an “Not only did this course give
entry con- them the opportunity to qualify
trol point on this specialized weapon sys-
during tem, but it also enhances their
multi-capa- skillset to become multi-capable
ble Airmen Airmen,” Henry said. “This en-
training at sures our Airmen are trained and
Davis-Mon- ready for down range missions
than Air whenever they may be needed.”
Force Base, The Air Force’s most valuable An Airman observes a target during the Advanced Designated
Photos by Senior Airman Jacob T. Stephens April 30. resource is its Airmen, and this Marksman course in Florence, Arizona, April 16. Being at- Photos by Senior Airman Jacob T. Stephens
An Airman guards an entry control point during multi-capable Airmen training at training highlights the safety tached to an ADM team allows members to go into high-risk Airmen practice distance ranging during the Advanced Designated
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, April 30. This training was part of an ongoing effort and readiness of Airmen to deter areas where they may have to use cover and concealment to Marksman course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, April 14. Airmen
by the 355th Wing to develop multi-capable Airmen that are ready to support the Air and defeat any near-peer adver- track a target down or provide overwatch support from far dis- from the 55th Rescue Squadron and 355th Security Forces Squadron
Force’s needs as they continue to prepare for a high-end, near-peer conflict. sary that may arise. tances. went through training to become qualified as ADM teams.

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