Airman 1st Class Nicholas Groomes-Warren, 8th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, begins to strike an "adversary" to control the situation during the expandable baton training class at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 26. Expandable batons are specifically used to deescalate a situation with the least amount of force necessary. The expandable batons are one of the tools used by Airmen as a non-lethal means to defend themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas/Released)

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Kunsan SFS exercises baton tactics

Published Sept. 28, 2011
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Members of the 8th Security Forces Squadron train on proper ways to use the expandable baton here Sept. 26.

All security forces members are trained to use non-lethal force to defend themselves. The expandable baton is just one of the tools at their disposal. Expandable batons are specifically used to deescalate a situation with the least amount of force necessary.

The training is built to familiarize security forces members in the proper ways to use the baton. Every detail is covered from the methods to use the baton to the areas on a suspect's body it is legal to strike.

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