Moody Airmen participate in M18 training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jamarcus Bell, 41st Rescue Generation Squadron weapons journeyman, cleans an M18 Modular Handgun System after a weapons qualification class at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 5, 2022. Standard gun cleaning brushes, a cloth and lubricant are all used to brush away debris so the weapon can function smoothly. The main type of lubrication used to wipe down the weapon is cleaner lubricant preservative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Coates)

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Moody Airmen participate in M18 training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Herbert, 23rd Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor, counts the bullet markings on a practice and qualification target after an M18 Modular Handgun System qualification class at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 5, 2023. To qualify for marksmanship, Airmen need to have 41 shots on the target, 25 must be to the chest and six must be to the head. To pass without marksmanship, Airmen need to strike anywhere on the target at least 35 times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Coates)

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Moody Airmen participate in M18 training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Petrella, 23rd Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor, assists Staff Sgt. Igor Ganchenko, 41st Rescue Generation Squadron HH-60W Jolly green II crew chief, during an M18 Modular Handgun System qualification class at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 5, 2023. Combat arms instructors are qualified to oversee seven Airmen at a time while at the range. Instructors are there to answer any questions during the class and to qualify the Airmen on the applicable weapon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Coates)

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Moody Airmen participate in M18 training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Moody Air Force Base, get into a firing position before shooting an M18 Modular Handgun System at Moody AFB, Georgia, Jan. 5, 2023. Up to five different firing positions are taught during the M18 MHS class, requiring Airmen to fire 3-6 rounds in each position. The positions are; weaver stance, strong side barricade, support side barricade, over barricade and kneeling barricade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Coates)

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Moody Airmen participate in M18 training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Smith, 41st Rescue Generation Squadron avionics maintainer, collects 90, 9mm fringe bullets to load into magazines before qualifying on an M18 Modular Handgun System at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 5, 2023. During the M18 MHS class, 990 rounds were fired. Depending on their career field, Airmen can shoot between 90 and 266 rounds each during training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Coates)

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Moody Airmen participate in M18 training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Moody Air Force Base, position their practice and qualification targets in the outdoor gun range at Moody AFB, Georgia, Jan. 5, 2023. For an M18 Modular Handgun System, each Airman must fire rounds at seven and 25 meters. The 25-meter target is positioned at a simulated 300 meters because the bullet impact is the same at 25 meters as it is 300 meters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Coates)

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Moody Airmen participate in M18 training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Hyde, 41st Rescue Generation Squadron avionic specialist, deconstructs an M18 Modular Handgun System during Combat Arms Training and Maintenance class at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 5, 2023. Airmen are taught how to disassemble and reassemble the weapon during the course. The proper understanding of each piece of the weapon is essential to understanding how the weapon works and how to address malfunctions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Coates)

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Moody Airmen participate in M18 training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Clay, 41st Rescue Generation Squadron aircraft electrical and engineering specialist, left, and Staff Sgt. Joshua Smith, 41st RGS avionics maintainer, participate in an orientation and mechanical training during an M18 Modular Handgun System qualification class at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 5, 2023. The Airmen were taught the proper loading and unloading of magazines for the weapon. The knowledge of the proper way to rapidly unload and reload is important for real-world environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Coates)

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Moody Airmen participate in M18 training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nolan Pharris, 23rd Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor, conducts an M18 Modular Handgun System qualification class at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 5, 2023. Qualification classes are held every day Monday through Friday. CATM can qualify Airmen on six different weapons; the M4 Carbine, Beretta M9, M18 MHS, Remington M870 shotgun, M240 machine gun and the M249 light machine gun. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Coates)

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Moody Airmen participate in M18 training

Published Jan. 6, 2023
By Senior Airman Rachel Coates
23rd Wing Public Affairs

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Moody Air Force Base, participate in M18 training at Moody AFB, Georgia, Jan. 5, 2023.

Airmen are taught how to disassemble and reassemble the weapon during the course. The proper understanding of each piece of the weapon is essential to understanding how the weapon works and how to address malfunctions.