U.S. Air Force 820th Base Defense Group Airmen dressed as Afghan civilians protest a convoy at the military operations in urban terrain village at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 25, 2012. MOUT village is designed to portray a realistic setting for Airmen in training that depicts how an actual deployed setting might be seen by an outside observer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jason Crawford, 824th Base Defense Squadron, practices first aid on an Airman acting as an Afghan civilian at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 25, 2012. Airmen assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group conducted an operational readiness exercise to test their members’ ability to respond to threats effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group inspect the area for improvised explosive devices during an 820th BDG operational readiness exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 26, 2012. This ORE was the first for the 820th BDG and was conducted for a three-day period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paul Francis/Released)

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Sniper attack

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group check and secure an Airman with simulated injuries during the 820th BDG operational readiness exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 26, 2012. Members from the 820th BDG were evaluated on how they interacted with locals, responded to a sniper attack, and provided self-aid and buddy care procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paul Francis/Released)

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Locals

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group interact with a role player during the 820th BDG operational readiness exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 26, 2012. Interacting with locals was one of many scenarios to test the 820th BDG during the ORE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paul Francis/Released)

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Check the rear

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group observe and ensure their convoy isn’t being followed during the 820th BDG operational readiness exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 26, 2012. The 820th BDG was assessed on combat scenarios involving security and their ability to react to improvised explosive devices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paul Francis/Released)

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Clearing the way

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Rodriguez, 820th Base Defense Group, looks down a storm drain during an 820th operational readiness exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 27, 2012. During the ORE, the 820th BDG was evaluated on how well they detect and react to improvised explosive devices in a combat zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Douglas Ellis/Released)

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Calling in

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Toy, 820th Base Defense Group, uses a radio during an 820th operational readiness exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 27, 2012. Toy used the radio to communicate with other 820th BDG members to strategically advance their position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Douglas Ellis/Released)

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Taking aim

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Damian Anderson, 820th Base Defense Group, takes aim while participating in an 820th operational readiness exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 27, 2012. Anderson scanned his surroundings to ensure there were no hostile forces moving toward his position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Douglas Ellis/Released)

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820th BDG conducts first exercise

Published May 1, 2012

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Sniper attack

Locals

Check the rear

Clearing the way

Calling in

Taking aim