BLAC ICE - Battlefield Leaders Assaulter Course, Integrated Combat Essentials

U.S. and European security forces discuss their strategy prior to breaching a hardened facility during a combat training course on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 30, 2015. Battlefield Leaders Assaulter Course, Integrated Combat Essentials -- or BLAC ICE is designed to teach security forces members from multiple countries advanced tactics and shooting skills for use in the event of a base security breach. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)



By Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane Ramstein Air Base, Germany Jun 02, 2015
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