Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal member fires the M320A1 grenade launcher during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The grenade launcher qualification utilizes 35 rounds of 40mm and ensures members are capable of firing stand-alone, mounted on the M4 rifle and the kneeling position.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

Heavy Weapons Qualification

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Miko Baluyot, 35th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, prepares to reload the M249 light machine gun during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. Airmen shot approximately 600 rounds to complete the qualification and enhanced weapon accuracy and performance crucial for operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron airman fires an M249 light machine gun during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The M249 can fire up to 850 rounds per minute and has a maximum range of 3600 meters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

Heavy Weapons Qualification

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Woods, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) combat arms instructor, explains how to reload the M249 light machine gun to Airmen assigned to the 35th SFS during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. Combat arms instructors conduct heavy weapons qualifications every quarter to ensure members are proficient at firing from mounted vehicles or bipods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

Heavy Weapons Qualification

U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) combat arms instructors taught a heavy weapons qualification to Airmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Flight and 35th SFS at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. Security Forces members qualified on the M249 light machine gun, while the EOD Flight qualified on the M320A1 grenade launcher. The heavy weapons qualification enhances our Airmen’s capabilities of base defense, rapid responses, wartime operations, and deterrence against adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) member grabs M320 grenade launcher ammunition for his team during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The training on the M320A1 grenade launcher focused on enhancing accuracy and distance control, crucial for maintaining mission readiness and meeting operational standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) member reloads the M320A1 grenade launcher for his wingman during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The heavy weapons qualification enhances our Airmen’s capabilities of base defense, rapid responses, wartime operations, and deterrence against adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron airman fires an M249 light machine gun during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The heavy weapons qualification enhances our Airmen’s capabilities of base defense, rapid responses, wartime operations, and deterrence against adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

Heavy Weapons Qualification

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo after heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. Combat arms instructors conduct heavy weapons qualification every quarter to ensure that members are capable of firing from a mounted vehicle or bipod to increase the adaptability and mission readiness.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina

Heavy Weapons Qualification

Published June 25, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Andre Medina
35th FW/PA

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --