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FTX tests defenders' ability to 'fight, win tonight'

Staff Sgt. Adam Dodge, 51st Security Forces Squadron fire team leader, waits for backup after being wounded during a field training exercise near the perimeter of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. During this particular scenario, 51st SFS fire teams responded to a mortar threat and were met and engaged by members of the 51st SFS role playing as opposition forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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FTX tests defenders' ability to 'fight, win tonight'

Staff Sgt. Adam Dodge, 51st Security Forces Squadron fire team leader, attempts to make his way back to his convoy during a field training exercise near the perimeter of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. Dodge and his team were the first defenders to engage the opposition forces after receiving intelligence that the OPFOR members were planning to attack the Osan flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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FTX tests defenders' ability to 'fight, win tonight'

Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron respond to a mortar threat during a field training exercise near the perimeter of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. After exiting their tactical vehicle, defenders encountered small arms fire and simulated improvised explosive device blasts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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Airman 1st Class Kenneth Latchford, 51st Security Forces Squadron fire team member, lays down cover fire for another member of his team during a field training exercise near the perimeter of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. During the scenario, defenders were able to practice multiple battle tactics and call in close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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FTX tests defenders' ability to 'fight, win tonight'

Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron respond to a mortar threat during a field training exercise near the perimeter of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. The 51st SFS members received intelligence that opposition forces were planning to infiltrate the base and attack the Osan flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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FTX tests defenders' ability to 'fight, win tonight'

A 51st Security Forces Squadron fire team responds to a mortar threat during a field training exercise near the perimeter of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. The green smoke represented an improvised explosive device blast, which disabled the defenders’ tactical vehicle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron wait to be issued weapons outside of the armory during a field training exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. Throughout the exercise, the defenders utilized all of the weapons at their disposal, including the M-240 machine gun. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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FTX tests defenders' ability to 'fight, win tonight'

Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron wait to be issued weapons outside of the armory during a field training exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. The defenders participated in multiple training scenarios throughout the two-day exercise that were designed to prepare them to fight and win against any adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron conduct a gear inspection during a field training exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. The exercise participants were charged with bringing enough gear to last them 48 hours in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron stand guard during a protest scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. This scenario was the first of many the defenders would encounter throughout the two-day field training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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Airman 1st Class Jonathon Pinson, 51st Security Forces Squadron fire team member, stands guard during a protest scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. The protestors in this scenario were later utilized as opposition forces role players that attempted to infiltrate the base and attack the Osan flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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Staff Sgt. Darryl Thompson, 51st Security Forces Squadron fire team leader, conducts a body check during a field training exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. Before facing off with opposition forces role players, the fire teams took refresher training on self-aid and buddy care, dead body searches and intelligence gathering. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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Senior Airman David Nama, 51st Security Forces Squadron fire team member, conducts a body check during a field training exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. Nama was one of many defenders that participated in the two-day exercise designed to test the 51st SFS’s ability to defend the base against any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron listen to a briefing from a joint terminal attack controller during a field training exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. During one of the training scenarios, the 51st SFS practiced calling in close air support to aid them in expelling opposition forces role players. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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Col. Brook Leonard, 51st Fighter Wing commander, briefs members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron during a field training exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. Leonard was able to witness firsthand the 51st SFS’s combat abilities during a training scenario where the defenders faced off against opposition forces role players. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron prepare to conduct an inspection for lost equipment during a field training exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. After participating in a firefight with multiple opposition forces role players, the exercise participants completed a sweep of the training grounds for any missing gear. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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A member of the Republic of Korea army 51st Special Forces Battalion waits to ambush members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron during a field training exercise near the perimeter of Osan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 18, 2013. The ROKA special forces members took turns acting as responding fire teams members and as opposition forces role players. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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A member of the Republic of Korea army 51st Special Forces Battalion waits to ambush members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron during a field training exercise near the perimeter of Osan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 18, 2013. This scenario involved the ROKA special forces members being utilized as opposition forces role players that attacked the 51st SFS members in an effort to make their way to the Osan flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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A member of the 51st Security Forces Squadron kneels during a field training exercise near the perimeter of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 18, 2013. Members of the ROK army 51st Special Forces Battalion also participated in the training as both fire team members and as opposition forces role players. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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First responders led by Staff Sgt. Darryl Thompson, 51st Security Forces Squadron fire team leader, conduct a perimeter sweep during a field training exercise near the perimeter of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 18, 2013. This part of the exercise allowed 51st SFS fire team members to practice multiple battlefield and defense tactics that culminated in neutralizing opposition forces role players who were attempting to infiltrate the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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Senior Airman David Nama, 51st Security Forces Squadron fire team member, watches for opposition forces during a field training exercise near the perimeter of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 18, 2013. Nama was one of many defenders that participated in the two-day exercise designed to test the 51st SFS’s ability to defend the base against any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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Senior Airman Hong Dick Li, 51st Security Forces Squadron fire team member, shoots at opposition forces members during a field training exercise near the perimeter of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 18, 2013. Li was the “point man” during the team’s trek back to the convoy after a simulated improvised explosive device disabled one of the team’s tactical vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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Senior Airman Hong Dick Li, 51st Security Forces Squadron fire team member, takes cover during a field training exercise near the perimeter of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 18, 2013. Li and his fire team were dispatched after receiving intelligence that opposition forces were planning to infiltrate the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)

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Col. Brook Leonard, 51st Fighter Wing commander, listens to 1st Lt. Jordan Criss, 51st Security Forces Squadron air base defense and intelligence officer in charge, explain a field training exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. The two-day event gave defenders a chance to practice everything from ambushes to calling in close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashley J. Thum)

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Green smoke simulates an improvised explosive device detonation during a 51st Security Forces Squadron field training exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. During the scenario, Airmen practiced exiting a tactical vehicle after hitting an IED, encountering an ambush and calling in close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashley J. Thum)

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Airman 1st Class Brian Loughmiller, 51st Security Forces Squadron entry controller, waits in a concealed position during a field training exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. Several Airmen used the landscape to disguise themselves while waiting for “enemy” forces to approach. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashley J. Thum)

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Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron rush from a tactical vehicle during a field training exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. Airmen fired blank rounds while engaging “enemy” forces in a simulated ambush. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashley J. Thum)

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Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron use a vehicle for cover during a field training exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. The scenario involved an attempt by participants disguised as insurgents to infiltrate the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashley J. Thum)

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Col. Brook Leonard, 51st Fighter Wing commander, thanks members of the Republic of Korea army 51st Special Forces Battalion for the ROK army’s participation in a 51st Security Forces Squadron field training exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. Team Osan frequently trains with ROK forces to build relationships between the two militaries and create a cohesive atmosphere to defend the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashley J. Thum)

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Col. Brook Leonard, 51st Fighter Wing commander, addresses members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron after one segment of their field training exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2013. Leonard thanked them for their hard work and emphasized the importance of cultivating individual skills needed to excel during base-wide exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashley J. Thum)

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Published Oct. 22, 2013