The combat arms training and maintenance facility on Joint Base Andrews trains Airmen who are deploying on several types of weapons systems. The training starts out with three hours of classroom instruction with the remaining time spent on the live fire range.

Lt. Col. James Garvey, Air National Guard Readiness Center chief of budget support, loads 5.56 mm rounds in to an M4 Carbine magazine prior to weapons training on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 1, 2015. Airmen attend weapons training on a routine basis to maintain readiness standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

An Airman loads 5.56 mm rounds in to an M4 Carbine magazine prior to weapons training on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 1, 2015. Airmen attend weapons training on a routine basis to maintain readiness standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

Airmen fire at their targets during weapons training on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 1, 2015. The class was made up of 12 Airmen, each there to maintain readiness standards for an upcoming deployment or permanent change of station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

An Airman fires at his target in the prone supported position during weapons training on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 1, 2015. Airmen attend weapons training on a routine basis to maintain readiness standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

Danny Hubbard, 11th Security Support Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, inspects an Airman's target during weapons training on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 1, 2015. Prior to qualifying, CATM instructors ensure the weapons are "zeroed" to each shooter's eye. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

Airmen inspect their targets after firing during weapons training on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 1, 2015. Airmen attend weapons training on a routine basis to maintain readiness standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

A combat arms training and maintenance instructor makes a mark next to each bullet hole during weapons training on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 1, 2015. Marking each hole allows the shooter/instructor to clearly see the most current shots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

Danny Hubbard, 11th Security Support Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, discusses proper technique with an Airman during weapons training on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 1, 2015. Prior to qualifying, CATM instructors spend several hours teaching different shooting techniques and positions, weapons cleaning and safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

Danny Hubbard, 11th Security Support Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, inspects an Airman's target during weapons training on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 1, 2015. Prior to qualifying, CATM instructors ensure the weapons are "zeroed" to each shooter's eye. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)