Defend the Base POV 2: OPFOR

An Airman acting as an opposing force strike team member receives simulated fire from 8th Security Forces Squadron Defenders during a test of the 8th Security Forces Squadrons’ ability to rapidly respond and counter base threats at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2022. 8th Security Forces Airmen are tasked to “Defend the Base” and constant high pressure training is crucial to maintaining heightened readiness and ensuring base security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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Defend the Base POV 2: OPFOR

An Airman acting as an opposing force strike team member prepares to “attack” 8th Security Forces Squadron Defenders in order to test their ability to rapidly respond and counter base threats at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2022. The Defenders’ main priority during a base incursion is to neutralize the simulated attackers, extricate and treat simulated victims, while searching the scene for further threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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Defend the Base POV 2: OPFOR

Airmen acting as an opposing force strike team prepare to ambush 8th Security Forces Squadron Defenders in order to test their ability to rapidly respond and counter base threats at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2022. The 8th Security Forces Squadron is tasked to “Defend the Base” and constant high pressure training is crucial to maintaining heightened readiness and ensuring base security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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Defend the Base POV 2: OPFOR

An Airman acting as an opposing force strike team member “attacks” 8th Security Forces Squadron Defenders to test their ability to rapidly respond and counter base threats at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2022. The Defenders’ main priority during a base incursion is to neutralize the simulated attackers, extricate and treat simulated victims, while searching the scene for further threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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Airmen acting as an opposing force strike team stand at a fortified position before testing 8th Security Forces Defenders’ ability to rapidly respond and counter base threats at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2022. The 8th Security Forces Squadron is tasked to “Defend the Base” and constant high pressure training is crucial to maintaining heightened readiness and ensuring base security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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Airmen simulating an opposing force strike team assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing rally before base infiltration during a test of the 8th Security Forces Squadrons’ ability to rapidly respond and counter base threats at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2022. The Defenders’ main priority during a base incursion is to neutralize the simulated attackers, extricate and treat simulated victims, while searching the scene for further threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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Defend the Base POV 2: OPFOR

An opposing force strike team member contemplates the events of the day after testing the 8th Security Forces Squadrons’ ability to rapidly respond and counter base threats at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2022. The 8th Security Forces Squadron is tasked to “Defend the Base” and constant high pressure training is crucial to maintaining heightened readiness and ensuring base security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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Defend the Base POV 2: OPFOR

An Airman acting as an opposing force strike team member aims to neutralize 8th Security Forces Squadron Defenders during a test of 8th SFS’ ability to rapidly respond and counter base threats at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2022. The Defenders’ main priority during a base incursion is to neutralize the simulated attackers, extricate and treat simulated victims, while searching the scene for further threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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An Airman acting as an opposing force strike team member approaches a HUMVEE while simulating an attack on 8th Security Forces Squadron Defenders during a test of the 8th SFS’ ability to rapidly respond and counter base threats at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2022. The 8th Security Forces Squadron is tasked to “Defend the Base” and constant high pressure training is crucial to maintaining heightened readiness and ensuring base security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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Defend the Base POV 2: OPFOR

An Airman acting as an opposing force strike team member approaches a HUMVEE while simulating an attack on 8th Security Forces Squadron Defenders during a test of the 8th SFS’ ability to rapidly respond and counter base threats at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2022. The Defenders’ main priority during a base incursion is to neutralize the simulated attackers, extricate and treat simulated victims, while searching the scene for further threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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Defend the Base POV 2: OPFOR

An Airman acting as an opposing force strike team member approaches a HUMVEE while simulating an attack on 8th Security Forces Squadron Defenders during a test of the 8th SFS’ ability to rapidly respond and counter base threats at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2022. The 8th Security Forces Squadron is tasked to “Defend the Base” and constant high pressure training is crucial to maintaining heightened readiness and ensuring base security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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Defend the Base POV 2: OPFOR

An Airman acting as an opposing force strike team member maintains a high vantage point to look out for 8th Security Forces Squadron Defenders during a test of the 8th SFS’ ability to rapidly respond and counter base threats at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2022. The Defenders’ main priority during a base incursion is to neutralize the simulated attackers, extricate and treat simulated victims, while searching the scene for further threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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Defend the Base POV 2: OPFOR

An Airman acting as an opposing force strike team member attempts to stealthily approach 8th Security Forces Squadron Defenders to test their ability to rapidly respond and counter base threats at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2022. The 8th Security Forces Squadron is tasked to “Defend the Base” and constant high pressure training is crucial to maintaining heightened readiness and ensuring base security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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Defend the Base POV 2: OPFOR

Published March 23, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- An Airman acting as an opposing force strike team member receives simulated fire from 8th Security Forces Squadron Defenders during a test of the 8th Security Forces Squadrons’ ability to rapidly respond and counter base threats at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2022. 8th Security Forces Airmen are tasked to “Defend the Base” and constant high pressure training is crucial to maintaining heightened readiness and ensuring base security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)