 Mixed group of Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines all serve as part of a force protection team which provides one of the first lines of defense for the base. The senior members of the team are sharing their skills with junior members to help everyone become even more effective in close quarters combat. Each one of us throughout Force Protection Bravo brings a different skill set to the team and all I was doing was lending my part in it to what I've gained throughout the years. Even with their shared backgrounds and experiences it seems new members of the team were able to pick up techniques while solidifying shooting fundamentals. The first thing that comes to mind is getting used to that safety. I mean when we're at the range back home I mean it's very safe very risk averse but here I mean you know we're going from target to target and that's something that you need to practice is being able to switch between safety and fire. The movement under fire was enjoyable it was relaxing I just don't really get to do that on a normal range I mean it's nice to you know actually get hands on of what you might actually be doing. The most difficult technique is honestly moving your safety. A lot of times soldiers want to just go to fire and leave it there and then they'll continue walking down the street or start maneuvering down highways or hallways and not actually go back to safe and that's when you start having your negligent discharges that injure somebody and that's just one thing we really don't want to see at all. One safety topic that seemed to be on everyone's mind. Muscle awareness. Muscle awareness. Muscle awareness. It's being aware of it all times where your muzzle is facing. Being able to move your body with your muzzle to both engage targets and remain safe at the same time. With safety in mind the team was able to try a few new drills while learning new techniques from senior members. Whichever area you may be assigned to as a military member if your particular fob has a force protection team or you want to get more involved I'll encourage it. Not a bad way to spend the first seven hours of the day. Marine Staff Sergeant Jason Price Kabul Afghanistan.