House of Pain

Security Forces patrolman align their boots at the beginning of each training day inside of the "Redman" room prior to any physical training session during the Phoenix Raven Qualification Course at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The intensive three-week, 12-hour-a-day course covers such subjects as cross-cultural awareness, legal considerations, embassy operations, airfield survey techniques, explosive ordnance awareness, aircraft searches, and unarmed self-defense techniques. Students are exposed to more than 70 use-of-force scenarios where stress is simulated using role players. Training includes instruction and realistic practical exercises in antiterrorism/force protection, weapon system security, verbal judo, combatives, tactical baton employment and advanced firearms proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.
VIRIN: 160301-F-IO684-137.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D800

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/60

ISO

2500

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