Security forces team prepares for deployment

Published May 7, 2009
By Senior Airman Eric Summers
81st Training Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, BILOXI, MISS. -- Twenty-five members of the 81st Security Forces Squadron have been participating in training in preparation for their upcoming deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Squadron members performed various training activities to strengthen their skills and help them remain vigilant during their deployment.

The members conducted pre-deployment training to include the firing of the M9, M249, and M240 weapons; ASP tactical baton training; convoy training and other combat skills.

"This training ensures that we adequately know how to use the weapons we will be working with just in case a situation appears that may have to use them," said Senior Airman Timothy Capers, one of the patrolmen who's deploying.

The team also went through several other trainings to include self-aid buddy care and online modules.

"The training also prepares us to be ready to use the techniques from self aid and buddy care which may save mine or another wingman's life," said Airman Capers.

The team departs Sunday for Fort Bliss, Texas, for additional training before deployment.