The I.G. Brown Training and Education Center at McGhee Tyson ANGB, nestled in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, served as the ideal location to host the first Air National Guard Combatives Course—a critical step toward building an ANG-specific combatives training program.
From 12–16 January 2026, ANG Security Forces Defenders endured 10–12 hour training days focused on developing sound and ethical decision-making under high-stress conditions.
The course emphasized verbal resolution, de-escalation, and proven unarmed combatives techniques, culminating in practical testing and certification as Basic Combatives Instructors.
Thanks to outstanding coordination with the TEC, the course seamlessly integrated academics, combatives...
