AUP learn BRM from TF Lonestar

FARAH, AFGHANISTAN

10.26.2011

Story by Spc. April York 

2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

By Capt. Bonnie Hutchinson
2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

FARAH, Afghanistan – Soldiers from Third Platoon, Troop B, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, trained their Afghan Uniformed Police partners on basic rifle marksmanship Oct. 18.

They trained their AUP partners on the fundamentals of BRM to include range safety procedures, weapon safety postures, weapons clearing, and the four fundamental firing positions: prone supported, prone unsupported, kneeling and standing.

After receiving instruction, the AUP executed dry fire from all positions followed by live fire, in which they fired five rounds from each fundamental firing position.

“I was very impressed by their confidence and competence in handling their weapons,” said platoon leader 1st Lt. David Stewart. “Their ability to understand and apply BRM concepts is vital to their future success in the Bala Baluk district. I believe they understand how important BRM skills are to protecting and securing their country.”

When the live fire was completed, the AUP moved downrange to check their targets.

“It was very important for the AUP to see how accurate they were with their weapons,” said Tom Stone, embedded police mentor for Troop B. “It shows them that they are capable of accurately firing their weapons and it builds their confidence.”

• Date Taken: 10.26.2011
• Date Posted: 10.26.2011 05:26
• Story ID: 79019
• Location: FARAH, AF