Wearing Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Systems (MILES) gear and armed with M16A2 assault rifles, members of the Phoenix Readiness class prepare to repel attacking opposition forces at a mock village on Fort Dix, New Jersey. They were part of a class of 220 taking part in a Phoenix Readiness Course. The course is designed to train Air Force personnel in Air Mobility contingency operations. This includes setting up defensive positions in remote locations worldwide. The mission of the 421st Ground Combat Readiness Squadron is to formulate doctrine and develop tactics. The 421 GCRS standardizes training to enhance Air Mobility Command's ability to support National Command Authority ...

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[Complete] Scene Caption: Wearing Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Systems (MILES) gear and armed with M16A2 assault rifles, members of the Phoenix Readiness class prepare to repel attacking opposition forces at a mock village on Fort Dix, New Jersey. They were part of a class of 220 taking part in a Phoenix Readiness Course. The course is designed to train Air Force personnel in Air Mobility contingency operations. This includes setting up defensive positions in remote locations worldwide. The mission of the 421st Ground Combat Readiness Squadron is to formulate doctrine and develop tactics. The 421 GCRS standardizes training to enhance Air Mobility Command's ability to support National Command Authority taskings during war, crisis, and worldwide contingency operations. The Phoenix Readiness course took place at Fort Dix on the 26 of June 2000. (Duplicate image, see also DF-SD-01-00789 or search 000626-F-0007M-003)

Base: Mcguire Air Force Base

State: New Jersey (NJ)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: Kenn Mann

Release Status: Released to Public
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