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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony De La Cruz, 35th Security Forces Squadron point and range official, reviews a firing target score sheet with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Belcher, 35th Maintenance Group quality assurance weapons inspector, during an M-4 Carbine qualification assessment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2014. As part of the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance team, De La Cruz is responsible for evaluating an Airman’s score sheet and discussing ways to improve target shooting if need be. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kendrick Brooks, 35th Security Forces Squadron range official, scores a firing target sheet during a firearms qualification course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2014. Brooks tallies points on the score sheet and provides feedback to the shooters to help them improve accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo)

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Airmen assigned to the 35th Maintenance Group review their firing target sheets with 35th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors following a qualification assessment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2014. Airmen must meet Air Force firearm qualification standards as part of a job requirement or deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony De La Cruz, 35th Security Forces Squadron point and range official, tallies up points on a shooting range score sheet during an M-4 Carbine qualification course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2014. De La Cruz is part of a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance team that ensures Airmen are adequately trained and qualified on weapon usage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony De La Cruz, 35th Security Forces Squadron point and range official, hands out target sheets to Airmen undergoing a qualification course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2014. As a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance team member, De La Cruz ensures the safety of the base shooting range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo)

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Published March 26, 2014
By Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 35th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance are charged with ensuring Airmen are adequately trained and qualified at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Upon evaluating a shooter's score, instructors often provide feedback to help improve accuracy if necessary. The CATM team ensures firearm qualification standards are met by all required members.