POTD: M4A1 Carbine With SIG Sauer Riflescope
Photo Of The Day and we see security forces airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Contingency Response Group, as they took part in a simulated attack at Amedee Army Airfield in California on August 24, 2024.
The exercise was part of a U.S. Transportation Command training event to revalidate the group’s ability to lead a Joint Task Force-Port Opening (JTF-PO) mission. JTF-PO is a joint operation focused on safely and efficiently delivering cargo and supplies to remote areas impacted by disasters or conflicts. Contingency response units are required to undergo recertification for this mission every three years.
Below: Responding to a simulated attack after donning a chemical warfare ensemble at Amedee Army Airfield, California.
Another carbine with the traditional Trijicon optic.
Fast and light versus heavy and armored vehicles. Perhaps the yellow smoke is to simulate mustard gas?
Images and captions: U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Joshua Horton
Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.
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For some reason the Air Force bought the Sig scopes & mounts for every Security Forces members M4s and dumped all the aim points and acogs. I remember trying to train them to shoot with aim points, that sucked, cant imagine how bad it was trying to train them to shoot with scopes that have eye relief after using aim points for years.
Navy and former JTF guy wondering why I'm seeing the Calico Jack. Always happy to see it donned by our boys regardless. Can't tell by this photo if it's the authentic design or the morale patch version sold at your local Army Navy surplus?