Misawa Sailors participate in auxiliary security forces training exercise

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Benjamin Ringers
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Benjamin Ringers

Misawa Sailors participate in auxiliary security forces training exercise

Naval Air Facility Misawa
October 8, 2020

MISAWA, Japan (Oct. 7, 2020) – Logistics Specialist Seaman Apprentice Alexander Ian, left, assigned to Aviation Support Division Misawa, shoves back Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Ryan Rodriguez, assigned to Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Misawa as part of a training exercise for Auxiliary Security Forces (ASF) Academy. ASF Academy is a three-week course designed to train sailors so they can augment existing security forces manning in the event of an increased force protection requirement.

 

 

 

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