Yokota Hones Active Shooter Response Training

Airmen assigned to 374th Security Forces Squadron perform search and rescue procedures during an active shooter exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2021. SFS has specific room clearing formations when recovering personnel under lockdown. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

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Yokota Hones Active Shooter Response Training

A 374th Security Forces Squadron Airman aims a weapon during an active shooter exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2021. SFS members are responsible for neutralizing hostiles and rescuing individuals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

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Yokota Hones Active Shooter Response Training

Airmen assigned to 374th Security Forces Squadron enter a room during an active shooter exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2021. SFS members are required to cover their squad members back while clearing rooms and look for potential hostiles seeking to ambush from the rear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

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Yokota Hones Active Shooter Response Training

Airmen assigned to 374th Security Forces Squadron fire blank ammunition during an active shooter exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2021. Blank ammunition was utilized to simulate combat during an active shooter scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

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Yokota Hones Active Shooter Response Training

Staff Sgt. Gerald Milanez, 374th Security Forces Squadron craftsman, aims a weapon during an active shooter exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2021. SFS members are responsible for neutralizing hostiles and rescuing individuals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

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Yokota Hones Active Shooter Response Training

Staff Sgt. Cameron Modock, 374th Security Forces Squadron base defense operations center controller, apprehends a hostile during an active shooter exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2021. SFS members are authorized to use non-lethal means to subdue hostiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

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Yokota Hones Active Shooter Response Training

Airmen assigned to 374th Security Forces Squadron perform search and rescue procedures during an active shooter exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2021. Personnel needing rescue must exit their safe location with their hands up and proceed to a safe location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

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Yokota Hones Active Shooter Response Training

Staff Sgt. Stephen Peterson, 374th Security Forces Squadron base defense operations center controller, carries an injured player during an active shooter exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2021. SFS members carried injured personnel to a safe location so they can receive medical assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

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Yokota Hones Active Shooter Response Training

Airmen assigned to 374th Security Forces Squadron evacuate an injured player during an active shooter exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2021. Emergency stretchers are available for personnel that cannot move unassisted or carried by a single person method. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

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Yokota Hones Active Shooter Response Training

Published Aug. 8, 2021
By Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas
374th Airlift Wing

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airmen assigned to 374th Security Forces Squadron fire blank ammunition during an active shooter exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2021. Blank ammunition was utilized to simulate combat during an active shooter scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)