AIRMAN First Class (A1C), Merritt Helmke, USAF, 31ST Security Forces Squadron, iano AB, Italy apprehends A1C, Ryan Maynard, playing the part as an aggressor, during Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. High-risk operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. The week long course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force personnel and USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST Security Forces Squadron,...
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[Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C), Merritt Helmke, USAF, 31ST Security Forces Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy apprehends A1C, Ryan Maynard, playing the part as an aggressor, during Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. High-risk operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. The week long course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force personnel and USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST Security Forces Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy.
Base: Aviano Air Base
State: Pordenone
Country: Italy (ITA)
Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF
Release Status: Released to Public
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