Group photo in front of helicopter.

mission

Forging Team Little Rock's Combat Readiness

vision

Preparing today's Airmen for tomorrow's conflict

purpose

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  The WAR Center at Little Rock Air Force Base has solidified a training program dedicated to
   improving the combat readiness of our Airmen. Students receive the necessary training
  to not only be armed for the peer-to-peer conflict expected in the future,  but also the
  refinement of skills needed to prepare for current deployment taskings. Continuous
  process and lesson 
improvements enable the WAR Center the flexibility needed to execute 
  the "Accelerate Change or Lose" Action Order, 
shaping our current and future warfighters
       proactively verses reactively!

PROGRAM FOCUS

The program focuses on these major areas:

  1. Weapons Sustainment and Tactical Movement
  2. Tactical Combat Casualty Care
  3. Combatives
  4. SERE
  5. Base Defense
  6. Unexploded Ordnance (UXO/Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED)

cadre at the war center

weapons sustainment and tactical movement

Focus on proper weapon handling, clearing, and immediate action drills. Ensure student familiarity with radio etiquette and MEDEVAC procedures.

sere

Airmen in survival training

Students learn the Laws of War, basic navigation techniques, and the Military Grid Reference System (MGRS). This training develops foundational survival and evasion skills essential for operational readiness. 

tactical combat casualty care

Airmen carrying airmen in simulated combat

Understand care under fire, tactical field care, and tactical evacuation care procedures.

base defense

Airmen Defending a wall

Students learn fundamental strategies and tactics to protect military installations from potential threats. The training covers risk assessment, perimeter security, and coordinated response techniques to ensure mission readiness and safety.

USAF combatives


Two Airmen wrestling





Learn hand-to-hand combat skills, to react under pressure, develop self-confidence and demonstrate the mental toughness required to survive and prevail in unarmed or armed combat situations.

unexploded ordnance

Airmen standing around ordanance

Students learn to identify ordnance categories, recognized delivery methods, and perform immediate action drills. This training equips them with the skills to respond effectively.

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our focus

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registration and application forms

contact

19AW.WAR.CENTER@us.af.mil 

Officer in Charge (501) 533-4505

Superintendent (501) 533-4508