100th SFS performs small unit tactics training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Parks, 100th Security Forces Squadron instructor, fires blank ammunition during a training exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 21, 2023. Parks acted as a simulated adversary at an established point while other 100th SFS members used small unit tactics to work towards his position.

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100th SFS performs small unit tactics training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Moniya Shackleford, 100th Security Forces Squadron response force member, lies prone in a simulated austere environment at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 21, 2023. Shackleford was part of a larger team that was tasked to eliminate the simulated threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th SFS performs small unit tactics training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 100th Security Forces Squadron, stand together following the end of small unit tactics training at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 21, 2023. Defenders utilized smoke grenades, blank munitions, and other special equipment to simulate adversary attacks, and practiced the proper techniques to defend the installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th SFS performs small unit tactics training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 100th Security Forces Squadron, lay prone in a simulated austere environment during a training exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 21, 2023. The 100th SFS practiced numerous small unit tactics in a simulated austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th SFS performs small unit tactics training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Vivianna Ornelas, 100th Security Forces Squadron response force member, lies prone in a simulated austere environment at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 21, 2023. Ornelas was part of a larger team that simulated defending a position during small unit tactics training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th SFS performs small unit tactics training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 100th Security Forces Squadron, receive instruction from a fire team leader during a training exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 21, 2023. The 100th SFS executed a short halt and simulated providing security during small unit tactics training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th SFS performs small unit tactics training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 100th Security Forces Squadron, prepare to fire from a concealed position during a training exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 21, 2023. The 100th SFS used concealment to reduce the risk of being targeted or engaged by the simulated adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th SFS performs small unit tactics training

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 100th Security Forces Squadron, loads blank ammunition into a magazine during a training exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 21, 2023. Blank ammunition allows personnel to practice weapon handling, marksmanship, and tactical maneuvers while experiencing realistic firing and recoil effects without the potential of causing harm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th SFS performs small unit tactics training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 100th Security Forces Squadron, sprint and fire blank ammunition toward a simulated adversary at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 21, 2023. The Airmen who were acting as a simulated adversary left their concealed positions to surprise the fire team that approached them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th SFS performs small unit tactics training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 100th Security Forces Squadron prepare to participate in ground combat skills training at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 21, 2023. The 100th SFS practiced numerous small unit tactics, including survival and ground combat skills to better support the installations they defend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th SFS performs small unit tactics training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brock Strong, 100th Security Forces Squadron lead instructor, briefs defenders about ambush and counter ambush tactics at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 21, 2023. Multiple 100th SFS fire teams were utilized to simulate an opposing force to be prepared for the tactics of a potential adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th SFS performs small unit tactics training

Published June 23, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Parks, 100th Security Forces Squadron instructor, fires blank ammunition during a training exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 21, 2023. Parks acted as a simulated adversary at an established point while other 100th SFS members used small unit tactics to work towards his position.