Thoughts on USAF handgun training

By Caleb

As I mentioned yesterday, I’ve been out of pocket for a while attending Air Force Basic Military Training. I’m now at the Security Forces Academy training for my AFSC to get my three level. Security Forces was my first choice in the AF Reserves, for quite a few reasons. Unlike other service’s military police, Security Forces (often referred to as Defenders) have a large role outside of the law enforcement side of the house. In fact, it was during my lifetime that Security Police and Security Forces were combined into a single AFSC that accomplished both missions. Obviously, most people are familiar with the LE mission, however the “security” side of the house covers everything from gate guard at home station to outside the wire SAM footprint patrols. Outside of the AF’s special operators and battlefield airmen, it is the AFSC most oriented towards small unit ground combat. That alone attracted me to the job, along with the opportunity to learn skills that are directly applicable to my civilian work in the firearms industry. Plus, you get a cool hat.

The point of all this backstory is to get us here – Security Force Airmen …read more

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