Yokota trainers instruct CQC tactics

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Cordova, 374th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of training, shares tactical points with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 34th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, during close-quarters combat bilateral training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. The 374th SFS trainers welcomed members of the JGSDF to embed into multiple training situations to help strengthen combined operation between U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force solider assigned to the 34th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division gives hand signal to his members before conducting a room clearing during during close-quarters combat bilateral training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. The 374th SFS trainers welcomed members of the JGSDF to embed into multiple training situations to help strengthen combined operation between U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Bryon Robinson, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, center, clears a stairway during close-quarters combat bilateral training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. The 374th SFS trainers welcomed members of the JGSDF to embed into multiple training situations to help strengthen combined operation between U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Pollux Nelson, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, center, and Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 34th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, stack up as they prepare to conduct a room clearing during close-quarters combat bilateral training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. The 374th SFS trainers welcomed members of the JGSDF to embed into multiple training situations to help strengthen combined operation between U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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U.S. Air Force Angelochard Gascon, 374th Security Forces Squadron training instructor, demonstrates tactical movement to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 34th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, during close-quarters combat bilateral training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. The 374th SFS trainers welcomed members of the JGSDF to embed into multiple training situations to help strengthen combined operation between U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 34th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, open a room during close-quarters combat bilateral training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. The 374th SFS trainers welcomed members of the JGSDF to embed into multiple training situations to help strengthen combined operation between U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Pollux Nelson, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 34th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division storm a room during close-quarters combat bilateral training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. The 374th SFS trainers welcomed members of the JGSDF to embed into multiple training situations to help strengthen combined operation between U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 34th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, conduct a room clearing during close-quarters combat bilateral training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. The 374th SFS trainers welcomed members of the JGSDF to embed into multiple training situations to help strengthen combined operation between U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Staff Sgt. Charles Jaunich, 374th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, gives feedback to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 34th Infantry Regiment, 1st division during close-quarters combat bilateral training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. The 374th SFS trainers welcomed members of the JGSDF to embed into multiple training situations to help strengthen combined operation between U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chase Cottrell, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, listens to feedback during close-quarters combat bilateral training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. The 374th SFS trainers welcomed members of the JGSDF to embed into multiple training situations to help strengthen combined operation between U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Yokota trainers instruct CQC tactics

Published July 8, 2021
By Yasuo Osakabe
374th Airlift Wing public affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Cordova, 374th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of training, shares tactical points with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 34th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, during close-quarters combat bilateral training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. The 374th SFS trainers welcomed members of the JGSDF to embed into multiple training situations to help strengthen combined operation between U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)