It's hot & humid operating in the #ArabianSea—like egg-frying on the flight deck kinda hot & the air is moist. (we don't use that word lightly). And if that isn't enough our Sailors go through Security Reaction Force-B’s OC-spray course. Yep, they get pepper sprayed. A thread.
OC stands for oleoresin capsicum, a safe, water-activated, deterrent for aggression. Symptoms include irritation of the eyes & skin and increased mucus production. Sailors must power through the discomfort and demonstrate situational awareness before starting the next challenge.
Next, the Sailors must show proficiency in a mechanical advantage control holds, which is used to help secure aggressors. (And at this point Sailors are questioning their life choices).
Sailors must then demonstrate, through a series of challenges, expertise with baton strikes and blocks. This is often described as the most tiring part of the course.
Finally, the most daunting challenge—fighting the Red Man. This is where Sailors test their grit and show their skills in hand-to-hand combat, baton strikes and baton retention.
They must also do a final mechanical advantage control hold takedown using the baton before they can start decontamination and qualify as a member of the Security team. #GreaterEachDay #WeLikeIke #ForceProtection

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