Colonel Hadjis said the training was designed to improve competencies in essential combat skills.
"The training is built on 41 individual tasks and nine collective tasks -- tasks an Airman would do as part of a team," the colonel said. "They're centered around competencies and warrior skills like shooting, communicating, taking care of your buddy and surviving, dealing and negotiating in the culture you're going to be in."
Colonel Hadjis said the training exemplifies the concept of taking care of people, as servicemembers face non-traditional combat environments with "no front lines."
"I think it's the best possible example of taking care of folks," he said. "Because we're making them as ready as they possibly can be to succeed at their mission, safeguard their people and come home in good shape."
General Gould said he applauds the adaptability of today's Airmen in overcoming the challenges of ever-changing combat environments.
"Today, more than ever, our Airmen are warriors," the general said. "I am proud to be associated with Air Force people who are so devoted to defending our great nation while being true team players, even when it means stepping outside their normal duties and specialties."
