Defenders train for TCCC

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marlon Perez, opposing forces (OPFOR), takes aim at 51st Security Forces Squadron defenders during a “Defend the Base” training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022. OPFORs are used as stand-ins for enemy invaders, enabling SFS members to practice base defense tactics in a more realistic combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)

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Defenders train for TCCC

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Capulong, 51st Security Forces Squadron defender, braces his M4 Carbine against the door of a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle during a training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022. Defenders fired blank rounds during the scenario to simulate a realistic combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Bean, opposing forces (OPFOR) member, fires blank rounds during a “Defend the Base” training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022. OPFORs are used as stand-ins for enemy invaders, enabling 51st Security Forces Squadron defenders to practice base defense tactics in a more realistic combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Bean and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marlon Perez, opposing forces (OPFOR) members, participate in a training scenario during a “Defend the Base” training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022. Defenders from the 51st Security Forces Squadron and OPFOR used blank rounds to create more realistic simulated combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Angel Raymundo, 51st Security Forces Squadron defender, checks U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathan Beckham, opposing forces (OPFOR) member, for hidden weapons during a training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022. Disarming tactics are used to ensure the safety of defenders during post combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anna Weaver (left), 51st Security Forces Squadron defender, assesses a simulated victim during a “Defend the Base” training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022. U.S. Air Force members are trained to perform basic lifesaving techniques known as tactical combat casualty care, which are used in combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)

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A simulated victim is assisted to a medical transport by members of the 51st Medical Group during a “Defend the Base” training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022. Medical personnel performed basic lifesaving techniques known as tactical combat casualty care, prior to transporting the victim to a facility to receive further care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Angel Raymundo, 51st Security Forces Squadron member, cinches a tourniquet around the leg of simulated casualty during a training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022. Airmen with simulated injuries were treated at the scene using basic lifesaving techniques known as tactical combat casualty care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)

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A simulated victim is lifted into the back of a transport vehicle by 51st Security Forces Squadron and 51st Medical Group members as part of a training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022. Airmen with simulated injuries were treated at the scene using basic lifesaving techniques known as tactical combat casualty care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)

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Defenders train for TCCC

Published Sept. 14, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

51st Security Forces Squadron defenders and opposing forces (OPFOR) participated in a training scenario during a “Defend the Base” training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022. After the scenario, Airmen with simulated injuries were treated at the scene using basic lifesaving techniques known as tactical combat casualty care.