Prototype simulator offers safer, more efficient training for heavy equipment operators

Tech. Sgt. Alexes Abrams, Air Force Reserve Command Expeditionary Combat Support Training Certification Center instructor at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., demonstrates the prototype CAT simulator soon to be in use by RED HORSE civil engineering squadrons across the Reserve command. The new trainer will provide initial qualification and upgrade training for heavy equipment operators at a significant savings to the Air Force, while providing a safer learning environment for trainees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Van Patten)

CATM Heavy Weapons Training

Airman Joseph Wismann of the 940th Security Forces Squadron wipes down the barrel of a disassembled M249 during instruction held on Saturday of the December Unit Training Assembly at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The 940th SFS held heavy weapons training during the UTA to keep their war fighters up to date on required weapons qualifications. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Adam Hamar)

CATM Heavy Weapons Training

Members of the 940th Security Forces Squadron attentively look on as they are instructed on the proper way to handle the M240 on Saturday of the December Unit Training Assembly at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The 940th SFS held heavy weapons training during the UTA to keep their war fighters up to date on required weapons qualifications. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Adam Hamar)

Ability to Survive and Operate Training

During the Contamination Avoidance portion of the training, servicemembers covered objects in plastic to shield them from possible chemical contamination in this mock scenario. Members of the 940th Wing joined the 9th Reconnaissance Wing for the “Ability to Survive and Operate” training during the October Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Adam Hamar)

Ability to Survive and Operate Training

Tech Sgt Michael Noll of the 940th Logistics Readiness Squadron performs a mock tourniquet application to his wingman with an injured leg. Members of the 940th Wing joined the 9th Reconnaissance Wing for the “Ability to Survive and Operate” training during the October Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Adam Hamar)

940th Security Forces Squadron holds field training exercise

A 940th Security Forces Squadron Reservist accomplishes night fire qualification at the firing range on Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The unit held its first annual field training exercise during a three-day Unit Training Assembly, July 6-8, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)