
The course is designed for reservists by reservists. “And this course is changing that up and looking at the model moving forward, with future combat and future engagements.” “As defenders we are trained for expeditionary skills but a lot of the sustainment training we do at our home base focuses on the law enforcement aspect of being a Defender,” said Colby.
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The intention is to change the mindset of Security Forces Defenders and look at things a little differently. The idea is to engage in more hours and training than is otherwise impossible during a Unit Training Assembly. The entire course is about learning expeditionary skills common to Security Forces training.

I’ve been teaching tactical medicine for over 10 years,” said Tech. “Medical training is something that’s in my wheelhouse, so I’m able to help with the instruction on these skill sets. Colby’s civilian job as a firefighter and paramedic have prepared him for this role. This new T-CCC training will eventually be pushed out to the entire Air Force. In addition to Security Forces training, the medical training at IDLC focuses on Tactical Combat Casualty Care. Much of the training executed at IDLC is similar to what he learned at the School of Infantry during his time in the Marines. military when he began his career serving in the U.S. His service started in another branch of the U.S.

In many regards, Colby is representative of many individuals who make up the Air Force Reserve. Colby was asked to join the cadre and become a course instructor for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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The concept is to teach critical Security Forces training and the new mindset of future battles under an Agile Combat Environment.Īfter successfully graduating the initial beta class, Tech. John Colby was selected to be part of Air Force Reserve Command’s new Integrated Defense Leadership Course. By Andre Trinidad, 943rd Rescue Group Public Affairsħ20th Security Forces Squad Leader Technical Sgt.
