The few, the chosen...Quick Response Team

Airmen of the 51st Security Forces endure day zero during the Quick Response Team try-outs here, July 8. During the intense training, SF members' were challenged both physically and mentally to complete required elements to continue training. Day zero, also known as ‘smoke day’, 27 Airmen were asked to meet and befriend fatigue performing, 70 pound buddy low and high drags/carries, a 5k with 100 pound log carried as a squad, clearing buildings and tactical troop movements. Physical training sessions were themed in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, July 7, by each volunteer completing 31 of each exercise throughout the course. A QRT member provides immediate response to any high risk situation on Osan Air Base to include barricaded suspects, workplace violence, domestic violence and abuse response, school violence, and disaster response. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez) *Note: 1 of 4 mini-series

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The Few… The Chose…Quick Response Team

The 51st Security Forces Squadron, held try-outs for the Quick Response Team here, July 8. The purpose of the QRT is to provide an immediate response to any high risk situation on Osan Air Base to include barricaded suspects, workplace violence, domestic violence and abuse response, school violence, and disaster response. During the tryouts Airmen were tested both physically and mentally with the ultimate goal of only selecting the best of the best. The physical aspect of the try-outs consisted of dragging/carrying a 70 pound buddy for 60 yard, calisthenics, building clearing, weapon assembly, 100 pound over head log presses and a 5K as a squad while securing the 100 pound log. During the rigorous try-outs Airmen are pushed to their limits and often loose hand eye coordination, basic motor skills and attention to detail. These factors simulate the effects real world operations were members of the QRT are often under extreme duress. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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The Few… The Chose…Quick Response Team

The 51st Security Forces Squadron, held try-outs for the Quick Response Team here, July 8. The purpose of the QRT is to provide an immediate response to any high risk situation on Osan Air Base to include barricaded suspects, workplace violence, domestic violence and abuse response, school violence, and disaster response. During the tryouts Airmen were tested both physically and mentally with the ultimate goal of only selecting the best of the best. The physical aspect of the try-outs consisted of dragging/carrying a 70 pound buddy for 60 yard, calisthenics, building clearing, weapon assembly, 100 pound over head log presses and a 5K as a squad while securing the 100 pound log. During the rigorous try-outs Airmen are pushed to their limits and often loose hand eye coordination, basic motor skills and attention to detail. These factors simulate the effects real world operations were members of the QRT are often under extreme duress. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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The few, the chosen...Quick Response Team

Airmen of the 51st Security Forces endure day zero during the Quick Response Team try-outs here, July 8. During the intense training, SF members' were challenged both physically and mentally to complete required elements to continue training. Day zero, also known as ‘smoke day’, 27 Airmen were asked to meet and befriend fatigue performing, 70 pound buddy low and high drags/carries, a 5k with 100 pound log carried as a squad, clearing buildings and tactical troop movements. Physical training sessions were themed in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, July 7, by each volunteer completing 31 of each exercise throughout the course. A QRT member provides immediate response to any high risk situation on Osan Air Base to include barricaded suspects, workplace violence, domestic violence and abuse response, school violence, and disaster response. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez) *Note: 1 of 4 mini-series

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The Few… The Chose…Quick Response Team

The 51st Security Forces Squadron, held try-outs for the Quick Response Team here, July 8. The purpose of the QRT is to provide an immediate response to any high risk situation on Osan Air Base to include barricaded suspects, workplace violence, domestic violence and abuse response, school violence, and disaster response. During the tryouts Airmen were tested both physically and mentally with the ultimate goal of only selecting the best of the best. The physical aspect of the try-outs consisted of dragging/carrying a 70 pound buddy for 60 yard, calisthenics, building clearing, weapon assembly, 100 pound over head log presses and a 5K as a squad while securing the 100 pound log. During the rigorous try-outs Airmen are pushed to their limits and often loose hand eye coordination, basic motor skills and attention to detail. These factors simulate the effects real world operations were members of the QRT are often under extreme duress. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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The few, the chosen...Quick Response Team

Airmen of the 51st Security Forces endure day zero during the Quick Response Team try-outs here, July 8. During the intense training, SF members' were challenged both physically and mentally to complete required elements to continue training. Day zero, also known as ‘smoke day’, 27 Airmen were asked to meet and befriend fatigue performing, 70 pound buddy low and high drags/carries, a 5k with 100 pound log carried as a squad, clearing buildings and tactical troop movements. Physical training sessions were themed in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, July 7, by each volunteer completing 31 of each exercise throughout the course. A QRT member provides immediate response to any high risk situation on Osan Air Base to include barricaded suspects, workplace violence, domestic violence and abuse response, school violence, and disaster response. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez) *Note: 1 of 4 mini-series

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The Few… The Chose…Quick Response Team

The 51st Security Forces Squadron, held try-outs for the Quick Response Team here, July 8. The purpose of the QRT is to provide an immediate response to any high risk situation on Osan Air Base to include barricaded suspects, workplace violence, domestic violence and abuse response, school violence, and disaster response. During the tryouts Airmen were tested both physically and mentally with the ultimate goal of only selecting the best of the best. The physical aspect of the try-outs consisted of dragging/carrying a 70 pound buddy for 60 yard, calisthenics, building clearing, weapon assembly, 100 pound over head log presses and a 5K as a squad while securing the 100 pound log. During the rigorous try-outs Airmen are pushed to their limits and often loose hand eye coordination, basic motor skills and attention to detail. These factors simulate the effects real world operations were members of the QRT are often under extreme duress. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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The Few… The Chose…Quick Response Team

The 51st Security Forces Squadron, held try-outs for the Quick Response Team here, July 8. The purpose of the QRT is to provide an immediate response to any high risk situation on Osan Air Base to include barricaded suspects, workplace violence, domestic violence and abuse response, school violence, and disaster response. During the tryouts Airmen were tested both physically and mentally with the ultimate goal of only selecting the best of the best. The physical aspect of the try-outs consisted of dragging/carrying a 70 pound buddy for 60 yard, calisthenics, building clearing, weapon assembly, 100 pound over head log presses and a 5K as a squad while securing the 100 pound log. During the rigorous try-outs Airmen are pushed to their limits and often loose hand eye coordination, basic motor skills and attention to detail. These factors simulate the effects real world operations were members of the QRT are often under extreme duress. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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The Few… The Chose…Quick Response Team

The 51st Security Forces Squadron, held try-outs for the Quick Response Team here, July 8. The purpose of the QRT is to provide an immediate response to any high risk situation on Osan Air Base to include barricaded suspects, workplace violence, domestic violence and abuse response, school violence, and disaster response. During the tryouts Airmen were tested both physically and mentally with the ultimate goal of only selecting the best of the best. The physical aspect of the try-outs consisted of dragging/carrying a 70 pound buddy for 60 yard, calisthenics, building clearing, weapon assembly, 100 pound over head log presses and a 5K as a squad while securing the 100 pound log. During the rigorous try-outs Airmen are pushed to their limits and often loose hand eye coordination, basic motor skills and attention to detail. These factors simulate the effects real world operations were members of the QRT are often under extreme duress. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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The few, the chosen...Quick Response Team

Airmen of the 51st Security Forces endure day zero during the Quick Response Team try-outs here, July 8. During the intense training, SF members' were challenged both physically and mentally to complete required elements to continue training. Day zero, also known as ‘smoke day’, 27 Airmen were asked to meet and befriend fatigue performing, 70 pound buddy low and high drags/carries, a 5k with 100 pound log carried as a squad, clearing buildings and tactical troop movements. Physical training sessions were themed in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, July 7, by each volunteer completing 31 of each exercise throughout the course. A QRT member provides immediate response to any high risk situation on Osan Air Base to include barricaded suspects, workplace violence, domestic violence and abuse response, school violence, and disaster response. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez) *Note: 1 of 4 mini-series

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The few, the chosen...Quick Response Team

Airmen of the 51st Security Forces endure day zero during the Quick Response Team try-outs here, July 8. During the intense training, SF members' were challenged both physically and mentally to complete required elements to continue training. Day zero, also known as ‘smoke day’, 27 Airmen were asked to meet and befriend fatigue performing, 70 pound buddy low and high drags/carries, a 5k with 100 pound log carried as a squad, clearing buildings and tactical troop movements. Physical training sessions were themed in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, July 7, by each volunteer completing 31 of each exercise throughout the course. A QRT member provides immediate response to any high risk situation on Osan Air Base to include barricaded suspects, workplace violence, domestic violence and abuse response, school violence, and disaster response. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez) *Note: 1 of 4 mini-series

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The few, the chosen...Quick Response Team

Airmen of the 51st Security Forces endure day zero during the Quick Response Team try-outs here, July 8. During the intense training, SF members' were challenged both physically and mentally to complete required elements to continue training. Day zero, also known as ‘smoke day’, 27 Airmen were asked to meet and befriend fatigue performing, 70 pound buddy low and high drags/carries, a 5k with 100 pound log carried as a squad, clearing buildings and tactical troop movements. Physical training sessions were themed in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, July 7, by each volunteer completing 31 of each exercise throughout the course. A QRT member provides immediate response to any high risk situation on Osan Air Base to include barricaded suspects, workplace violence, domestic violence and abuse response, school violence, and disaster response. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez) *Note: 1 of 4 mini-series

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The few, the chosen...Quick Response Team

Airmen of the 51st Security Forces endure day zero during the Quick Response Team try-outs here, July 8. During the intense training, SF members' were challenged both physically and mentally to complete required elements to continue training. Day zero, also known as ‘smoke day’, 27 Airmen were asked to meet and befriend fatigue performing, 70 pound buddy low and high drags/carries, a 5k with 100 pound log carried as a squad, clearing buildings and tactical troop movements. Physical training sessions were themed in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, July 7, by each volunteer completing 31 of each exercise throughout the course. A QRT member provides immediate response to any high risk situation on Osan Air Base to include barricaded suspects, workplace violence, domestic violence and abuse response, school violence, and disaster response. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez) *Note: 1 of 4 mini-series

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The few, the chosen...Quick Response Team

Published Aug. 9, 2011
By Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez
51st Fighter Wing Public Affaris

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Airmen of the 51st Security Forces endure day zero during the Quick Response Team try-outs here, July 8. During the intense training, SF members' were challenged both physically and mentally to complete required elements to continue training. Day zero, also known as 'smoke day', 27 Airmen were asked to meet and befriend fatigue performing, 70 pound buddy low and high drags/carries, a 5k with 100 pound log carried as a squad, clearing buildings and tactical troop movements. Physical training sessions were themed in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, August 7, by each volunteer completing 31 of each exercise throughout the course. A QRT member provides immediate response to any high risk situation on Osan Air Base to include barricaded suspects, workplace violence, domestic violence and abuse response, school violence, and disaster response.

(Editor's Note: 1 of 4 in mini-series)

The few, the chosen...Quick Response Team

The Few… The Chose…Quick Response Team

The Few… The Chose…Quick Response Team

The few, the chosen...Quick Response Team

The Few… The Chose…Quick Response Team

The few, the chosen...Quick Response Team

The Few… The Chose…Quick Response Team

The Few… The Chose…Quick Response Team

The Few… The Chose…Quick Response Team

The few, the chosen...Quick Response Team

The few, the chosen...Quick Response Team

The few, the chosen...Quick Response Team

The few, the chosen...Quick Response Team