Warrior Week keeps Cannon mission ready

Col. Scott West

Get ready Cannon—next week is Warrior Week! Readiness is our top priority and we’ll focus on training exclusively. Everyone needs to be ready, not just those currently projected to deploy in an upcoming AEF bucket — our nation may need more of us to serve abroad in combating terrorism. So, next week is a good opportunity to prepare for combat situations and reinforce the training we’ve already had.

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the different training locations, topics and instructors. The Airmen pictured are just some of the many experienced instructors you’ll be learning from.

Warrior Week will start Monday and provide training in Expeditionary Combat Skills to include weapons issue and turn-in procedures, body armor procedures, M-16 maintenance, rules regarding use of force, individual movement, cover and concealment, reaction to direct and indirect fire, and rifle fighting. Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense, Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection, Self Aid Buddy Care, and Convoy Academics will also be a taught.

Squadron supervisors will schedule each individual for training on selected days — the uniform is BDUs/Flight Suits with Field Gear. Every Airman’s readiness is vital — you never know when a combat skill might save your life or another’s. So, take the training seriously — you can bet our adversaries do.