Fit to Fight: Airmen demonstrate battle readiness

An Airman assigned to the 799th Security Forces Squadron defends his unit’s position from opposing forces during the field training exercise of a Fundamentals of Proficiency Fire and Close Quarters Battle course, Oct. 21, 2016, at Range 63C, Silver Flag Alpha, Nev. Airmen were tested and evaluated in combat tactics, strategic planning, communication and leadership through various training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Thompson)

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Fit to Fight: Airmen demonstrate battle readiness

An Airman assigned to the 799th Security Forces Squadron rests after becoming a casualty during a simulated combat scenario, Oct. 21, 2016, at Range 63C, Silver Flag Alpha, Nev. The Airmen were tasked with planning and carrying out specific operation orders while mitigating collateral damage and neutralizing all opposing forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Thompson)

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Fit to Fight: Airmen demonstrate battle readiness

Airmen assigned to the 799th Security Forces Squadron prepare to exit a cleared building during the field training exercise of a Fundamentals of Proficiency Fire and Close Quarters Battle course, Oct. 21, 2016, at Range 63C, Silver Flag Alpha, Nev. The exercise consisted of a mock-deployment environment with volunteers acting as locals and opposing forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Thompson)

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Fit to Fight: Airmen demonstrate battle readiness

Airmen assigned to the 799th Security Forces Squadron complete weapon checks before beginning their field training exercise of a Fundamentals of Proficiency Fire and Close Quarters Battle course, Oct. 21, 2016, at Range 63C, Silver Flag Alpha, Nev. Recently, Airmen of the 799th SFS began tactical training to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Thompson)

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Fit to Fight: Airmen demonstrate battle readiness

An Airman assigned to the 799th Security Forces Squadron guards the stairs as a fire team attempts to clear a building during the field training exercise of a Fundamentals of Proficiency Fire and Close Quarters Battle course, Oct. 21, 2016, at Range 63C, Silver Flag Alpha, Nev. Volunteers from Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases acted as locals and opposing forces in a mock-deployment environment for the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Thompson)

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Fit to Fight: Airmen demonstrate battle readiness

Airmen assigned to the 799th Security Forces Squadron travel to a designated training site to begin a field training exercise in a Fundamentals of Proficiency Fire and Close Quarters Battle course, Oct. 21, 2016, at Range 63C, Silver Flag Alpha, Nev. The unit was divided into Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie flights, each with designated squad and fire team leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Thompson)

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Fit to Fight: Airmen demonstrate battle readiness

Airmen assigned to the 799th Security Forces Squadron hold their positions and await orders during a Fundamentals of Proficiency Fire and Close Quarters Battle course Oct. 21, 2016, at Range 63C, Silver Flag Alpha, Nev. Airmen were tested and evaluated on combat tactics, strategic planning, communication and leadership through various training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Thompson)

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Fit to Fight: Airmen demonstrate battle readiness

Airmen assigned to the 799th Security Forces Squadron practice procedures in clearing a room, Oct. 21, 2016, at Range 63C, Silver Flag Alpha, Nev. The training focused on a team’s ability to simultaneously move and communicate through hand gestures and tactical verbiage while entering, securing and exiting a room. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Thompson)

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Fit to Fight: Airmen demonstrate battle readiness

An Airman assigned to the 799th Security Forces Squadron simulates a gunshot wound during a training exercise, Oct. 3, 2016, at Range 63C, Silver Flag Alpha, Nev. Along with close quarters battle techniques, Airmen were trained on combat life support through a multitude of scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Thompson)

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Fit to Fight: Airmen demonstrate battle readiness

Airmen assigned to the 799th Security Forces Squadron participate in close quarters battle training, Oct. 3, 2016, at Range 63C, Silver Flag Alpha, Nev. Airmen trained through several scenarios to learn the most efficient ways to clear buildings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Thompson)

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Fit to Fight: Airmen demonstrate battle readiness

An Airman assigned to the 799th Security Forces Squadron secures an entrance point during a Fundamentals of Proficiency Fire and Close Quarters Battle course, Oct. 21, 2016, at Range 63C, Silver Flag Alpha, Nev. Airmen were evaluated on their planning, communication, teamwork, execution and effectiveness during simulated operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Thompson)

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Fit to Fight: Airmen demonstrate battle readiness

An Airman assigned to the 799th Security Forces Squadron drags a neutralized member of the opposing force into a building during a Fundamentals of Proficiency Fire and Close Quarters Battle course, Oct. 21, 2016, at Range 63C, Silver Flag Alpha, Nev. Members of the Nellis and Creech Air Force Base community volunteered to assist in simulating scenarios in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Thompson)

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Fit to Fight: Airmen demonstrate battle readiness

Published Nov. 2, 2016
By Airman 1st Class James Thompson
432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- An Airman assigned to the 799th Security Forces Squadron defends his unit’s position from opposing forces during the field training exercise of a Fundamentals of Proficiency Fire and Close Quarters Battle course, Oct. 21, 2016, at Range 63C, Silver Flag Alpha, Nev. Airmen were tested and evaluated in combat tactics, strategic planning, communication and leadership through various training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Thompson)