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Daytime Cargo Drop Training

Army Reserve Soldiers participate in a daytime cargo drop exercise.

Army Reserve Soldiers participate in a daytime cargo drop exercise and receive the same training as active-duty servicemembers.

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Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Training (03:07)

Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Brune explains the role of the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) as Tech. Sgt. Jason Roland calls in a simulated air strike.

Air National Guard
Training
Enlisted

MPs on Patrol

Army Reserve Soldiers train to become MPs (Military Police). MPs help keep a military installation secure, protect travel routes and maintain law and order.

Army Reserve
Training
Officer

Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) Training (03:00)

Members of the Air National Guard's Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) explain the purpose of WADS and describe the training for their jobs.

Air National Guard
Training
Enlisted, Officer

Training While Serving the Community (02:14)

As part of its service obligation, the Air Force Reserve 610th Aerospace Medical Flight trained at a hospital in Belcourt, N.D.

Air Force Reserve
Training
Enlisted, Officer

Nighttime Cargo Drop Training

Army Reserve Soldiers participate in a nighttime cargo drop exercise.

Army Reserve
Training
Enlisted, Officer

Part-Time Pararescue (00:58)

View a water rescue mission from the perspective of Tech. Sgt. Luigge Romanillo.

Air National Guard
Training
Enlisted

Making a Drill Instructor (02:34)

At Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sgt. Melissa Esquivel trains to become a Marine Corps drill instructor.

Marine Corps Reserve, Marine Corps
Training
Enlisted

Dive and Survive

Coast Guardsmen from the cutters Tybee and Sanibel complete water survival and life raft training.

Coast Guard Reserve, Coast Guard
Training
Enlisted, Officer

Weapons Training

Pvt. Stephanie Patterson trains with an M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW).

Army Reserve
Training
Enlisted

Helicopter Rescue Simulation (00:45)

Tech. Sgt. Luigge Romanillo participates in a helicopter rescue mission exercise.

Air National Guard
Training
Enlisted

Cryptologic Linguist Training (01:35)

Cryptologic linguists in the Air Force receive special training in multilingual skills for either airborne or ground support.

Air Force
Training
Enlisted

Training for the Winter

Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Heller, a boatswain's mate, demonstrates the heat escape lessening position during the station's annual wet drill training.

Coast Guard Reserve, Coast Guard
Training
Enlisted

On-the-Job Fight Training (00:12)

Tech. Sgt. Steven Graves, a member of the Air National Guard security forces, practices his fighting skills during a training assignment.

Air National Guard
Training
Enlisted

Advanced Individual Training

After Basic Training, the next step for Soldiers is Advanced Individual Training (AIT), where they study for their specific jobs.

Army
Training
Enlisted, Officer

Security Forces Training (01:53)

Security Forces undergo extensive training, including weapons and combat tactics, to protect the people and property of the U.S. Air Force.

Air Force
Training
Enlisted

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Training (01:58)

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance training teaches students everything they need to know to ensure everything from tip to tail on an aircraft is maintained to the most precise standards.

Air Force
Training
Enlisted

Testing a National Guard Decontamination Team

Members of the Army National Guard participate in an exercise that evaluates their ability to rapidly establish decontamination sites and evacuate casualties.