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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 434th Security Forces Squadron fire M4A1 carbines using night vision technology during the Carbine Defender Qualification Course (DQC), Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, June 6, 2024. The 434th SFS Airmen complete the DQC annually to ensure its Airmen are prepared to defend America’s interests at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elise Faurote)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 434th Security Forces Squadron set their sights on targets during a night firing qualification course, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, June 6, 2024. Students used PEQ15 Laser Aiming Devices and PVS14 night vision equipment while firing M4A1 carbines in low light. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elise Faurote)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 434th Security Forces Squadron participate in a night firing qualification course, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, June 6, 2024. As part of the Carbine Defender Qualification Course, students used PEQ15 laser aiming devices in conjunction with PVS14 night vision monoculars to visualize targets in low light while still retaining their natural night vision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elise Faurote)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ethan VanVactor, 434th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training instructor, assists a student during a night firing qualification course, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, June 6, 2024. Instructors provide weapons training to all necessary military members with instruction in both the classroom and the range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elise Faurote)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen receive instructions during a night firing qualification course, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, June 6, 2024. As part of the Carbine Defender Qualification Course, each student fires 30 rounds in a Low Visibility Evaluation and 20 rounds utilizing the PEQ15 laser aiming device. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elise Faurote)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 434th Security Forces Squadron fire M4A1 carbines utilizing infrared lasers during a night firing qualification course, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, June 6, 2024. Regular training and qualification courses ensure Airmen of the 434th SFS are prepared to defend America’s interests at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elise Faurote)

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Inside 434 SFS' Night Firing Qualification Course

Published June 10, 2024
By Senior Airman Elise Faurote

Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. -- U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 434th Security Forces Squadron fire M4A1 carbines using night vision technology during the Carbine Defender Qualification Course (DQC), Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, June 6, 2024. The 434th SFS Airmen complete the DQC annually to ensure its Airmen are prepared to defend America’s interests at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elise Faurote)

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Inside 434 SFS' Night Firing Qualification Course

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