Using the cover of smoke grenades, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Aaron Lewis, USAF, of the 305th Security Forces, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, attempts to penetrate the perimeter of a base in a direct frontal assault, firing his Colt M-16A2 5.56mm Assault Rifle. SSGT Lewis, a member of the OPFOR (Opposing Forces) played his part during a MOBILITY EXERCISE (MOBEX). The MOBEX designed to test the ability of the Security Forces to establish and defend an Entry Control Point (ECP) on an air base. The evaluators of the exercise inserted various stresses against the unit, from probing patrols to frontal assault of the ECP. SSGT Lewis and the members of the OPFOR were unsuccessful in their ...

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[Complete] Scene Caption: Using the cover of smoke grenades, Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Aaron Lewis, USAF, of the 305th Security Forces, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, attempts to penetrate the perimeter of a base in a direct frontal assault, firing his Colt M-16A2 5.56mm Assault Rifle. SSGT Lewis, a member of the OPFOR (Opposing Forces) played his part during a MOBILITY EXERCISE (MOBEX). The MOBEX designed to test the ability of the Security Forces to establish and defend an Entry Control Point (ECP) on an air base. The evaluators of the exercise inserted various stresses against the unit, from probing patrols to frontal assault of the ECP. SSGT Lewis and the members of the OPFOR were unsuccessful in their attempt to penetrate the perimeter of the base.

Subject Operation/Series: MOBILITY EXERCISE

Base: Mcguire Air Force Base

State: New Jersey (NJ)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

Scene Camera Operator: Kenn Mann, Civilian, USAF

Release Status: Released to Public
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