SFS Combatives Training

Senior Airman Matthew Timmons, 673rd Security Force Squadron member, attempts to break a hold during combative training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, April 4, 2017. Maintaining proficiency in hand-to-hand combat allows defenders to take control of situations where drawing a weapon might not be an option.

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SFS Combatives Training

Senior Airman Michael Davis, Training instructor with 673rd Security Forces Squadron, gives directions during combative training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, April 4, 2017. The training teaches attendees proper techniques for maintaining control of situations where they are unable to draw weapons and must rely on their hands and body to deal with aggressors.

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SFS Combatives Training

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 673rd Security Force Squadron perform a team sit up during before practicing combative techniques on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, April 4, 2017. Conducting a proper warm-up prevents injuries during the intensive hand-to-hand combative training.

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SFS Combatives Training

Senior Airman Matthew Timmons, 673rd Security Force Squadron member, attempts to break a hold during combative training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, April 4, 2017. Maintaining proficiency in hand-to-hand combat allows defenders to take control of situations where drawing a weapon might not be an option.

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SFS Combatives Training

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 673rd Security Force Squadron warm up before practicing combative techniques on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, April 4, 2017. Conducting a proper warm-up prevents injuries during the intensive hand-to-hand combative training.

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SFS Combatives Training

Senior Airman Wyatt Burnett, 673rd Security Force Squadron member, practices a mount position during combative training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, April 4, 2017. The training teaches attendees proper techniques for maintaining control of situations where they are unable to draw weapons and must rely on their hands and body to deal with aggressors.

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SFS Combatives Training

Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Steffy, 673rd Security Forces Squadron member, practices a strike during combative training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, April 4, 2017. Every three months, the 673rd SFS members attend training to hone their hand-to-hand combat skills in order to prevent criminals from gaining control over them during a close encounter.

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SFS Combatives Training

Published April 7, 2017
By Staff Sgt. Westin Warburton
JBER Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 673rd Security Force Squadron practice combative techniques on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, April 4, 2017. The training teaches attendees proper techniques for maintaining control of situations where they are unable to draw weapons and must rely on their hands and body to deal with aggressors.