569 USFPS responds to simulated ground attack

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron responded to a simulated ground attack during exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. The simulation demonstrated the use of de-escalation tactics and tested security forces response to enemy fire. (U.S. Air Force picture story by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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569 USFPS responds to simulated ground attack

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Deylin Cortellini, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron member, signals his comrades during a simulated ground attack as part of exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. The use of hand signals provides defenders a discreet way of communicating when dealing with hostile scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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569 USFPS responds to simulated ground attack

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron perform de-escalation tactics on an adversary during a simulated ground attack as part of exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. Security forces tested their ability to control a hostile situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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569 USFPS responds to simulated ground attack

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing Opposing Forces team act as adversaries during exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. The 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron responded to a simulated attack and applied their proficiencies to neutralize the threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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569 USFPS responds to simulated ground attack

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing Opposing Forces team advances on 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron members during a simulated ground attack as part of exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. The simulation included the use of smoke grenades, blank rounds, and various assault rifles to enhance the realism of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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569 USFPS responds to simulated ground attack

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron advances on hostiles during a simulated ground attack as part of exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. The defenders responded to the simulated attack and applied their proficiencies to neutralize the threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron listen to feedback from Wing Inspection Team members after a simulated ground attack as part of exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. Feedback is essential to honing techniques and processes during Ramstein’s quarterly exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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569 USFPS responds to simulated ground attack

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Pomeranz, Staff Sgt. Cameron Husted, Staff Sgt. Xavier Cribbsbolar, and Senior Airman Devail Washington Jr., 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron members, pose for a photo after a simulated ground attack as part of exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. Exercises like Operation Varsity give defenders a chance to train in both Interceptor Body Armor and Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron perform clearing procedures before a simulated ground attack during exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. The simulation demonstrated the use of de-escalation tactics and tested security forces response to enemy fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cameron Husted, left, and Airman 1st Class Ryan Pomeranz, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron members, listen to instructions regarding a simulated ground attack during exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. The ground attack was an impromptu test for defenders to secure the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Pomeranz, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron member, pilots the turret of a Humvee during a simulated ground attack as part of exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. The Humvee provided protection when mitigating the simulated hostile scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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569 USFPS responds to simulated ground attack

Published Dec. 13, 2019
By Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron responded to a simulated ground attack during exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. The simulation demonstrated the use of de-escalation tactics and tested security forces response to enemy fire. (U.S. Air Force picture story by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)