436th SFS qualifies Airmen on the M4 Carbine U.S. Air Force Logo Aug. 19, 2025 436th SFS qualifies Airmen on the M4 Carbine U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Troy Cramer, 436th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, briefs the different components on the M4 Carbine at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 7, 2025. The purpose of CATM as an Air Force program is to provide weapons qualification training, ensure personnel maintain proficiency with assigned small arms and to maintain the Air Force’s small arms inventory. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trenten Walters) Details Download 436th SFS qualifies Airmen on the M4 Carbine U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edgar Reyes Garcia, 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, loads rounds of ammo into a magazine during a combat arms training and maintenance course at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 7, 2025. The training directly supports mission readiness and force protection by enhancing safety, building confidence and ensuring Airmen are prepared to respond effectively in any environment whether deployed or fulfilling operational duties at home station. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trenten Walters) Details Download 436th SFS qualifies Airmen on the M4 Carbine U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dakota Till, 436th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, observes students on the firing line during a CATM course at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 7, 2025. Combat arms training directly supports mission readiness and force protection by enhancing safety, building confidence and ensuring Airmen are prepared to respond effectively in any environment whether deployed or fulfilling day-to-day operational duties. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trenten Walters) Details Download 436th SFS qualifies Airmen on the M4 Carbine U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Troy Cramer, 436th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, hands a M4 Carbine to Senior Airman Kenneth Economy, 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment journeyman, during a CATM course at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 7, 2025. During the course, CATM instructors teach Airmen how to properly fire and clean their weapon systems ensuring mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trenten Walters) Details Download 436th SFS qualifies Airmen on the M4 Carbine U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Troy Cramer, 436th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, observes students on the firing line during a CATM course at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 7, 2025. During the course, CATM instructors teach Airmen several skills, from assembly to firing techniques. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trenten Walters) Details Download 436th SFS qualifies Airmen on the M4 Carbine U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Troy Cramer, 436th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, and Airman 1st Class Joseph Aponte, 436th Aerial Port Squadron ramp specialist, review groupings during a CATM course at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 7, 2025. Reviewing the shot grouping provides CATM instructors and students feedback on sight accuracy and shooting principles, depending on the size and location of the grouping. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trenten Walters) Details Download 436th SFS qualifies Airmen on the M4 Carbine U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Duncan, 436th Maintenance Squadron senior enlisted leader, fires an M4 Carbine from the prone position during a combat arms training and maintenance course at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 7, 2025. During the course, CATM instructors review firearm safety, disassembly, firing, reassembly and proper cleaning care to ensure Airmen of all career fields are knowledgeable and prepared for varying scenarios. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trenten Walters) Details Download 436th SFS qualifies Airmen on the M4 Carbine U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Troy Cramer, 436th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, prepares targets for the CATM course at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 7, 2025. During the course, CATM instructors teach Airmen how to properly fire and clean their weapon systems ensuring mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trenten Walters) Details Download