 Navy personnel play a vital role in guarding military property and the preservation of peace for many bases here in Japan. We do a multitude of different training items. We do non-lethal weapons, unarmed self-defense, weapons and tactics, IED training, watch standing duties and tactical team movements. It's important because it augments our permanent security force with non-deployable sailors from different commands. Upon completion from the ASF Academy, they'll go and they'll have two watches per month for sustainment as well as a training day to make sure they're keeping up on their qualifications and their training. It benefits us because we utilize them to heighten our security posture to make sure that we're keeping our assets and personnel protected. ASF duties are not only vital for maintaining the peace on an installation but they also are important for sustaining a healthy relationship with our host nation. Petty Officer William Bergsteiner, Masawa Air Base, Japan.