Master Sgt. Christopher Greek, 51st Security Forces Squadron flight chief, closes his eyes when he is chosen to be a simulated casualty during the confidence course portion of the Combat Readiness Course Sept. 27. The confidence course is an obstacle course that tests the participant’s abilities to survive as a team while communicating when placed in stressful situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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Staff Sgt. Joseph McDowell, 51st Security Forces Squadron combat readiness course instructor, observes as a member of the Republic of Korea’s Air Police finishes the low crawl portion of the confidence course Sept. 27. The confidence course is an obstacle course that tests the participant’s abilities to survive as a team while communicating when placed in stressful situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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Staff Sgt. Stephen Hebblethwaite, 51st Security Forces Squadron member, pours water on his face after completing the confidence course Sept. 27. The confidence course is an obstacle course that tests the participant’s abilities to survive as a team while communicating when placed in stressful situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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Master Sgt. Christopher Greek, 51st Security Forces Squadron flight chief, carries a simulated casualty during the confidence course Sept. 27. During the confidence course members answer knowledge questions, perform sprints, tire rolls, low crawl for 30 yards, maneuver over an 8-foot wall, litter carry and injured team member for 400 meters and compete in a weapons challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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Staff Sgt. Kelly Portillo, 51st Security Forces Squadron phase once instructor, observes as members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron attempt to cross an 8-foot wall during the Combat Readiness Course Sept. 27. The Combat Readiness Course happens once a month and is offered to all new security forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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Master Sgt. Christopher Greek, 51st Security Forces Squadron flight chief, crosses an 8-foot wall during the confidence course portion of the Combat Readiness Course Sept. 27. The confidence course is aimed to test participants both physically and mentally with the overall goal of ensuring their prepared to defend Osan Air Base at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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1st Lt. Israel Shankel, 51st Security Forces Squadron flight commander, provides cover while members of his team make their way through the confidence course Sept. 27. During the confidence course members answer knowledge questions, perform sprints, tire rolls, low crawl for 30 yards, maneuver over an 8-foot wall, litter carry and injured team member for 400 meters and compete in a weapons challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron along with members of the Republic of Korea’s Air Police, compete during the weapons challenge portions of the confidence course during their Combat Readiness Course Sept. 27. The Combat Readiness Course happens once a month and is offered to all new security forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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CRC boosts confidence amongst defenders

Published Sept. 29, 2011
By Senior Airman Adam Grant
51 Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron along with members of the Republic of Korea's Air Police, complete the confidence course during their Combat Readiness Course Sept. 27. The confidence course is an obstacle course testing the participant's abilities to survive as a team while communicating when placed in stressful situations. During the confidence course members answer knowledge questions, perform sprints, tire rolls, low crawl for 30 yards, maneuver over an 8-foot wall, litter carry an injured team member for 400 meters and compete in a weapons challenge. The Combat Readiness Course happens once a month and is offered to all new security forces members.