ROK, SF train to defend the base

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Luis Huitron, 51st Security Forces Squadron Defender, plays the role of opposing forces (OPFOR) during a night-time base defense training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 1, 2023. OPFOR members simulate enemy movements and attacks providing a realistic threat environment for 51st SFS Defenders to train in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

ROK, SF train to defend the base

U.S. Air Force 51st Security Forces Squadron Defender, fires an M240 machine gun from a Humvee at simulated opposing forces (OPFOR) during a night-time base defense training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 31, 2023. Humvee gunners are responsible for providing the first line of defense for the vehicle and their team through surveillance, target acquisition and engagement of OPFOR with lethal force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

ROK, SF train to defend the base

Republic of Korea Military Police and a U.S. Air Force 51st Security Forces Squadron Defender prepare to engage simulated opposing forces during a night-time base defense training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 31, 2023. The training was used as an opportunity for security forces and ROKMPs to jointly practice base defense tactics in the event of a hostile invasion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

ROK, SF train to defend the base

Republic of Korea Military Police prepare to engage simulated opposing forces during a night-time base defense training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 31, 2023. ROKMP and 51st Security Forces Squadron members tested their ability to jointly respond to threats in the event of a real-world attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

ROK, SF train to defend the base

U.S. Air Force 51st Security Forces Squadron Defender scans for simulated opposing forces (OPFOR) during a night-time base defense training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 1, 2023. Humvee gunners are responsible for providing the first line of defense for the vehicle and their team through surveillance, target acquisition and engagement of OPFOR with lethal force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

ROK, SF train to defend the base

A Republic of Korea Military Police member scans for simulated opposing forces during a night-time base defense training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 1, 2023. 51st SFS Defenders worked together with ROKMPs to practice base defense tactics in the event of a hostile invasion with Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear (CBRN) threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

ROK, SF train to defend the base

51st Security Forces Squadron Defenders and Republic of Korea Military Police members debrief after a night-time base defense training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 31, 2023. During debrief, Wing Inspection Team (WIT) members took time to discuss defender’s performance as well as areas for improvement in base defense operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

ROK, SF train to defend the base

Published Feb. 2, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Luis Huitron, 51st Security Forces Squadron Defender, plays the role of opposing forces (OPFOR) during a night-time base defense training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 1, 2023. OPFOR members simulate enemy movements and attacks providing a realistic threat environment for 51st SFS Defenders to train in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)