EACST rifle fighting training

Tech. Sgt. William Boyden (left), 66th Security Forces Squadron trainer, demonstrates a right side block with an M-16 rifle while conducting a rifle fighting training session at Camp Patriot June 12. Rifle fighting training is part of Hanscom's Expeditionary Airman Combat Skills training, a pre-deployment course which teaches Airmen critical combat and survival skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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EACST rifle fighting training

EACS students perform an M-16 maneuver during rifle fighting training at Camp Patriot June 12. Rifle fighting training prepares Airmen to utilize M-16 rifles in situations where deadly force would be either inappropriate or unmanageable due to weapon malfunction or close enemy proximity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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EACST high crawl technique

During an individual movement techniques training session, which is part of Hanscom's EACS course, Staff Sgt. Brandon Jenkins, 66th Security Forces Squadron unit trainer, demonstrates the high crawl technique for EACS students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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EACST rush and roll

EACS students practice the rush and roll technique as part of their individual movement techniques training at Camp Patriot June 12. Individual movement techniques are used to approach an enemy position while avoiding detection and providing cover for fellow troops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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EACS training teaches critical combat, survival skills

Published June 17, 2009

EACST rifle fighting training

EACST rifle fighting training

EACST high crawl technique

EACST rush and roll