Joint combatives training: Level one

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U.S. military members participate in combat training during a U.S. Army Combatives Course at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2024. Participants from the U.S Army and U.S. Air Force were evaluated on their ability to close the distance between their opponent and perform a clinch technique. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Martha Moore)

Service members practice combative drill

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A U.S. Airman assigned to the 744th Communications Squadron, center, participates in combat techniques during a U.S. Army Combatives Course at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2024. During this drill, the participant must execute one of three moves: create space, maintain space, or clinch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Martha Moore)

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U.S. Army Spc. Angie DeNoia, a combatives training instructor, defends herself during a U.S. Army Combatives Course held at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2024. DeNoia demonstrated techniques for escaping stances that an opponent may employ. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Martha Moore)

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zachary Buckmaster, a combatives training instructor, prepares for an opponent during a U.S. Army Combatives Course at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2024. Buckmaster taught grappling techniques to enhance readiness for students under the Great Power Competition era. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Martha Moore)

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The 744th Communications Squadron partnered with the U.S. Army Combatives Course from Fort George G. Meade for a Army Level I Combatives course certification at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The five day joint course aimed to train Airmen and Soldiers in order to enhance their combat readiness skills in reacting to contact, weapon grappling, basic fighting techniques, finishing techniques, and striking.

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