New CATM Qualifications

A combat arms maintenance and training instructor hat is displayed on a desk at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Feb. 27, 2012. The red CATM hat signifies recognition of training personnel while at the firing range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Neil D. Warner/Released)

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M4A2 assault rifles are displayed on the classroom work benches at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Feb. 27, 2012. Airmen attending the combat arms maintenance and training course learn how to properly disassemble, clean and use proper shooting techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Neil D. Warner/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Norman Charlton, 20th Security Forces Squadron combat arms maintenance and training instructor, demonstrates adjusting the rear sight of a M4A2 assault rifle on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Feb. 27, 2012. Airmen attending the CATM course learn how to properly disassemble, clean and use proper shooting techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Neil D. Warner/Released)

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An Airman properly demonstrates finger placement while holding the M4A2 assault rifle at the low ready position on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Feb. 27, 2012. Airmen attending the combat arms maintenance and training course learn how to properly disassemble, clean and use proper shooting techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Neil D. Warner/Released)

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Airmen practice shoulder technique with their M4A2 assault rifles on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Feb. 27, 2012. There is an average of 14 to 18 individuals per class and three to five classes a week. The combat arms maintenance and training course lasts from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and trains between 3,000 – 4,500 Airmen per year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Neil D. Warner/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Clayton Angleoff, 20th Civil Engineering Squadron firefighter, fires his M4A2 assault rifle to zero in his sights on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Feb. 27, 2012. Night vision equipment and scopes help illuminate targets in low light situations without being detected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Neil D. Warner/Released)

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An Airman shoots his target at the firing range on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Feb. 27, 2012. There is an average of 14 to 18 individuals per class and three to five classes a week. The combat arms maintenance and training course lasts from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and trains between 3,000 – 4,500 Airmen per year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Neil D. Warner/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Nastas, 20th Security Forces Squadron combat arms maintenance and training instructor, grades an Airman’s scored hits on his target at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Feb. 27, 2012. Each qualification is broken down into portions by shooting styles, firing with gas masks and select target engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Neil D. Warner/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shenyka Parson, 20th Force Support Squadron assignment counselor, fires an M4A2 assault rifle from the prone position on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Feb. 27, 2012. Each qualification is broken down into portions by shooting styles, firing with gas masks and select target engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Neil D. Warner/Released)

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Photo Essay: CATM on target

Published March 7, 2012
By Senior Airman Neil Warner
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Airmen who attend the combat arms maintenance and training course learn how to properly disassemble, clean and use proper shooting techniques. Approxiately 3,000 - 4, 500 Airmen are trained per year through the CATM course.

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New CATM Qualifications

New CATM Qualifications

New CATM Qualifications

New CATM Qualifications

New CATM Qualifications

New CATM Qualifications

New CATM Qualifications

New CATM Qualifications

New CATM Qualifications