Tactical Paws: 51st SFS Conducts Bite Training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Cisneros, left, and Senior Airman Brandon Duncan, both military working dog handlers assigned to the 51st Security Forces Squadron prepare for MWD bite training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 30, 2025. Dog bite suits are important because they allow handlers and decoys to safely conduct realistic training scenarios that teach the dogs controlled aggression, targeting, and bite strength without causing injury to humans. MWD bite training teaches military working dogs to use force when commanded to subdue and apprehend threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Tactical Paws: 51st SFS Conducts Bite Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Duncan, 51st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, prepares Oosborne, 51st SFS military working dog, for training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 30, 2025. Military working dogs are used for their precise patrol detection capabilities, which are honed through regular training with MWD handlers. MWD also assists security forces operations throughout the base with apprehending and deterring threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Tactical Paws: 51st SFS Conducts Bite Training

Oosborne, 51st Security Forces Squadron military working dog, bites U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Cisneros, 51st SFS MWD handler, during a routine bite training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 30, 2025. Bite training teaches MWD to use force to subdue and apprehend threats on command. Military working dogs are trained for patrol, detection, and apprehension, with their presence alone acting as a deterrent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Tactical Paws: 51st SFS Conducts Bite Training

Oosborne, 51st Security Forces Squadron military working dog, bites U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Cisneros, 51st SFS military working dog handler, during bite training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 30, 2025. MWDs are trained to bite and hold, releasing only when their handler gives the command. Duncan ends the bite training by attaching the leash back to the collar and giving a command to release once complete. This training is important to conduct regularly because it helps K-9s being trained maintain a loyal partnership with their handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Tactical Paws: 51st SFS Conducts Bite Training

Oosborne, 51st Security Forces Squadron military working dog, demonstrates patrol detection capabilities at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 30, 2025. MWDs are trained in patrol and detection to help assist security forces members in securing the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Tactical Paws: 51st SFS Conducts Bite Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Duncan, 51st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, provides water to Oosborne, 51st SFS military working dog, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 30, 2025. Ensuring the K-9s are healthy and taken care of is part of a MWD handler’s responsibilities. By maintaining great health of our MWDs we can ensure they are mission ready at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Tactical Paws: 51st SFS Conducts Bite Training

Published May 1, 2025
By Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster
51st Fighter Wing

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Duncan, 51st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, conducts bite, patrol, detection, and apprehension training with Oosborne, 51st SFS military working dog, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 30, 2025. MWDs are trained in patrol and detection to help assist security forces members in securing the base.