A one, two punch

Staff Sgt. Marcus Blue, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, throws a punch toward Senior Airman Aldo Felici, 2 SFS, during expandable baton training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. The class familiarized Airmen with the baton in order for it to be used effectively while on duty if the situation called for it. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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...and the master

Tech. Sgt. Heather Geer, 2nd Security Forces Squadron unit training instructor, assists Tech. Sgt. William Townsend, 2 SFS unit training instructor, don his protective gear prior to beginning the application of force section of expandable baton training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. After instructing the students in techniques and procedures, Geer and Townsend played out various scenarios using the strikes taught. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Demostrating the proper technique

Tech. Sgt. William Townsend, 2nd Security Forces Squadron unit training instructor, demonstrates techniques with an expandable baton during training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. The class taught multiple techniques such as a variety of strikes while armed and unarmed and how to disable an assailant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Get down on the ground!

Staff Sgt.'s Jimmie Stewart and Joshua Johnson, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, engage a gunman simulated by Tech. Sgt. William Townsend, 2 SFS unit training intstuctor, during the practical portion of expandable baton training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. After the classroom portion was completed, Airmen were challenged with various scenarios in which they had to use the techniques learned during the class. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Subduing the perpetrator

Senior Airmen Mauricio Esteves and Aldo Felici, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, apply what they learned from their expandable baton training course on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. After the classroom portion was completed, Airmen were challenged with various scenarios in which they had to use the techniques learned during the class. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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The student...

Staff Sgt. Raymond Perry, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, dons protective gear prior to beginning the application of force section of expandable baton training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. After being taught striking techniques and proper draw of a baton, Airmen in the class applied what they learned by sparring against each other. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Using what you've learned

Staff Sgt. Justin Sandoval, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, practices strikes with a baton during training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. The class taught multiple techniques such as a variety of strikes while armed and unarmed and how to disable an assailant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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When push comes to shove

Staff Sgt. Bryan Dickerson, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, demonstrates an upper chest strike against Senior Airman Cody Rothery, 2 SFS, during expandable baton training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. Along with learning a variety of strikes and techniques with the baton, Airmen learned unarmed techniques in the event they are unarmed or are unable to draw their baton. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Fight or flight? 2 SFS Airmen learn to use the baton

Published Feb. 20, 2013

A one, two punch

...and the master

Demostrating the proper technique

Get down on the ground!

Subduing the perpetrator

The student...

Using what you've learned

When push comes to shove