Air Force Military Training 4
Aviation Tactical Force- to- Force Exercise

Military operations entails an interaction of multiple forces, hence sequencing their interaction during training is essential in promoting inter-service cooperation (Col Gopaul, 2017). Efficiency in training is determined by how well the training mirrors the battlefield. The sequencing of the battlefield is configured engaging in multi-service training exercises referred to as force- to- force exercise.

Force- to- force exercise training is a form of training that entails training with simulation equipment to realism to training as the training. Tactical force-to-force exercises essentially entail simulation and configuration of battlefield complexities to support basic training of pilots, mission commanders, and operators. The operation entails the interaction of technologies and forces with different operation experience (Kishore, 2017). The simulated exercises ensure warfighting competencies and swift execution and successful spectrum of operations as well as interforce relationship building (Col Gopaul, 2017). Force- to- Force simulations enables maximizing defense skills and enables the trainee to easily test their performance and validate techniques as there no objective risk of death of an opponent. Trainees are able to evaluate their likely performance under duress. It’s an exercise that enables evaluation of combat readiness and effectiveness in combating hostile environment. Simulator spin –up such as force- to- force exercise provides experiences that cultivate the trainees' skills and techniques in situational awareness and tactical execution.

A tactical aviation tactical force-to-force exercise entails a joint exercise by military units including the Joint Communication Support Element, Air Base Wing defenders, the Airlift Wing, Helicopter crews Military Medical Center doctors crew as well as the Amy Airfields and reflects a recreation of a mission complexity. The joint exercises emphasize on air-to-ground, air-to-air, and special operations force training. The simulated exercise would entail a simulated airborne mission involving diverse aircraft from two different installations. The exercise entails engagement of joint-force personnel undertaking activities such as triaging evacuation of patients loading and offloading that are essential in executing missions. The aircrew practices transporting casualties across landing zones that are geographically separate, while the Pararescue team practices skills on conducting tactical passenger movement and live-aircraft patient transfer of ambulatory casualties, The Ground crew exercises on simultaneous sling loading and retrieving of loads by two different aircraft on a single landing zone ( Sgt. Kristian , 2019).

One such tactical aviation tactical force-to-force exercise is the Southern Strike 19 at the Gulfport’s Combat Readiness Training Center by the US Air force and the US Army Special Forces hosted by the Mississippi Air National Guard. The multi-service exercise entailed high-altitude low-opening jumps, airlifting of trainees, air fueling, cross-country flights to transport and personnel, airdrop coordination. Obstacles such as low-level flying, shorter runways,  and larger variations of cargo were staged to mirror complexities on the battlefield (Linzmeier, 2019).

Tactical training by Air Force

Tactical training is a qualification component enlisted for entry to the US Air Force). Upon completion of the Basic Military Training (BMT), candidates shortlisted to enroll to Air Force engage in specialty-specific tactical training which is structured in three levels: indoctrination course, basic skills course and apprentice course...…a comprehensive SOWT is undertaken in 61 weeks. The training entails a 3-month initial training and six months of advanced training to equip the operators with advanced tactical skills. The initial training entails a three-week basic air force skills training, 3.5-week training on basic survival skills, 1-week water survival skills and a 6. weeks initial unit level training. The advanced skills training equips the operators with techniques such as employment, navigation and weapons management skills such as advanced communication and small unit tactics that fundamental for successful operations. The Special Ops Weather operators attend a30-week training on weather, terrain, computer meteorological operations, and meteorological reports. Military (2019) identifies that the trainees learn concepts related to weather equipment, satellite meteorology, weather prognosis techniques, weather chart analysis, weather products, weather radar, forecasting weather elements tropical meteorology, synoptic level analytical meteorology, weather prognosis techniques, and forecasting lab and elements. The remaining weeks are spending on combat courses that entail basic survival, water survival, parachuting and egress training. The training equips the operators with initial skills and operational readiness. Upon completion, the operators are awarded 3 Skill Level, SOWT and Gray Beret (Military, 2019).

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Training

Protection of the environment, personnel, and resources from the effects of hazardous explosives and weapons is a core variable of military operation. The EOD operators support the Combatant Commander in fabrication, demolition, and disposal of weapons and hazardous explosives using specialized tools and protective equipment. The 87 days of tactical training entails two courses: EOD preliminary course (26 days) and EOD Apprentice Course (61…