118th and 164th Security Forces Squadrons complete cold-weather training (preview)

Security Forces

FT. MCCOY, Wis — Security forces airmen from the 164th Airlift Wing and 118th Wing recently completed 14 days of training that included improvised shelter building, skiing, snowshoeing, and more in Fort McCoy Cold-Weather Operations Course (CWOC). This was the very first time Air Force Airmen have attended and completed this course.

This class of CWOC students includes Marines, Soldiers, and Air Force Airmen.



“The 164th and 118th Security Forces Squadrons were honored to have been the first Airmen to complete the CWOC,” said Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Harvey, Security Forces Manager. “I believe that courses like CWOC are vital to the Adaptive Operations concept and the Air Force’s ability interoperate with our joint partners.“

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