Staff Sgt. Wilbertson Smith, 423rd Security Forces Squadron patrolman from Royal Air Force Alconbury, U.K., watches as instructors demonstrate a self-defense maneuver during a security forces combative course Jan. 14 on Ramstein. The seven-day course is designed to teach security force members weapon retention and self-defense so they can handle hostile situations using the most peaceful means possible. Though the course is held at Ramstein, geographically separated units send members to be trained as an instructor to be able to spread that knowledge upon their return to their home station.
Staff Sgt. Mark Kegel, 435th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, spars with Staff Sgt. Jacob Udell, 65th SFS flight chief from Lajes Field, Portugal, during a security forces combative course Jan. 14 on Ramstein.
Staff Sgt. Justin Hains and Staff Sgt. Jose Ruiz, both patrolmen with the 435th Security Forces Squadron, practice self-defense maneuvers during a security forces combative course Jan. 14 on Ramstein.
Security forces Airmen practice self-defense maneuvers during a security forces combative course Jan. 14 on Ramstein. Approximately 21 students attended the seven-day course to improve weapon retention and self-defense skills that can be used to handle hostile situations with the most peaceful means possible.
Senior Airman Michael Kurtz, 52nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, and Airman 1st Class Nakealius Ards, 65th SFS patrolman from Lajes Field, Portugal, practice self-defense maneuvers during a security forces combative course Jan. 14 on Ramstein. The course is designed to help defenders gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need in order to protect and serve.
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