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USAREUR-AF International Tank Challenge

U.S. Army Europe and Africa, along with our NATO and Partner Allies, annually host a Tank Challenge. This training event is designed to give participating nations a dynamic and productive environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures.

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Video by Daisuke Sato

Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Training

U.S. Army Garrison - Japan

March 6, 2020 | 2:34

Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Training:

Narration:
10 newly assigned Camp Zama law enforcement Soldiers took Oleoresin Capsicum - commonly referred to as pepper spray - qualification training in order to learn its effects as part of their Law Enforcement certification.

Interview: SSG Robert Collins, Non-lethal weapon instructor, 88th Military Police Detachments

Narration:
During the OC spray qualification training, Soldiers went through seven different stations controlling a non-compliant subject using Mechanical Advantage Control Holds techniques, batons, and handcuff skills, after being sprayed.

Interview: PV2 Zachary Mosher, Military Police Officer, 88th MP Detachment

Interview: PV2 Wade Wilson, Military Police Officer, 88th MP Detachment

Narration:
The week long Law Enforcement certification training not only gave these Soldiers a chance to practice their physical movements, but also provided them the confidence to determine how and when to use force to control different situations.

Interview: SSG Kerin Payne, Operations NCO, 88th Military Police Detachments

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