5th SFS Training Exercise

An Airman from the 5th Security Forces Squadron fires a M249 during a training exercise on the hot cargo pad at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., September 24, 2015. The force-on-force exercise lasted approximately two hours and simulated the protection of nuclear equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong)

5th SFS Training Exercise

A military working dog and handler from the 5th Security Forces Squadron walk across the hot cargo pad during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., September 24, 2015. The force-on-force exercise lasted approximately two hours and simulated the protection of nuclear equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong)

5th SFS Training Exercise

Airmen from the 5th Security Forces Squadron detain and search an Airman role playing as an oppositional force during a training exercise on the hot cargo pad at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., September 24, 2015. Nine Airmen from the 5th SFS played the role of an oppositional force attempting to overtake the convoy at the cargo pad. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong)

5th SFS Training Exercise

An Airman from the 5th Security Forces Squadron fires a M4 carbine over the hood of a Humvee during a training exercise on the hot cargo pad at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., September 24, 2015. Nine Airmen from the 5th SFS played the role of an oppositional force attempting to overtake the convoy at the cargo pad. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong)

5th SFS Training Exercise

An Airman from the 5th Security Forces Squadron protects a vehicle on the hot cargo pad, while other defenders search the area for oppositional forces while during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., September 24, 2015. The exercise scenario was a simulated attack by oppositional forces on a convoy carrying valuable materials. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong)

5th SFS Training Exercise

Published Sept. 29, 2015
By Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong
Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Airmen from the 5th Security Forces Squadron participated in an exercise on the hot cargo pad at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., September 24, 2015. The force-on-force exercise lasted approximately two hours and simulated the protection of nuclear equipment. Nine Airmen from the 5th SFS role played as oppositional forces attempting to overtake the convoy at the cargo pad. The exercise scenario was a simulated attack on a convoy carrying valuable materials. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong)