MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Marines and police officers, with the Provost Marshal's Office, conducted a practical weapons training course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 21.
The Marines and police officers attended the training to maintain familiarity with their pistols and shotguns and boost awareness during real-life situations.
Approximately 40 Marines and police officers took turns moving from different obstacles firing rounds in various positions at designated targets for time and accuracy. The training had to be completed in less than three minutes and the trainees had to fire a minimum of 12 rounds on the target.
“I think it’s great for the officers, because it gives you a live scenario as to what potentially can happen,” said Damean Hurt, an instructor with Homeland Security Solutions, Inc. “The training allows officers to put rounds down range after running to achieve an elevated heart rate, which allows them to be more prepared in real-life situations.”
The training keeps the Marines and police officers up-to-date with their training requirements and also maintains familiarity with their weapons.
“It’s great to be out here, because we don’t have a lot of time to run through our weapons,” said Lance Cpl. Aaron Vega, a military police officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. “It’s good practice, and I find myself getting better with my weapon, which in turn keeps us sharp.”
The exercise is required to be completed by all military police officers aboard the air station.