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!

  • A person teaches a class.
    A person teaches a class.
  • People in uniform stand in a field together
    People in uniform stand in a field together
  • A man in uniform watches over a field.
    A man in uniform watches over a field.
  • A man in uniform watches over a field
    A man in uniform watches over a field
  • Two men in uniform talk to each other.
    Two men in uniform talk to each other.
  • Two men in uniform talk to each other.
    Two men in uniform talk to each other.
  • Two men in uniform talk to each other
    Two men in uniform talk to each other
  • Men in uniform talk to each other.
    Men in uniform talk to each other.
  • Two Airmen take cover behind an orange barricade.
    Two Airmen take cover behind an orange barricade.
  • An Airman falls to the ground.
    An Airman falls to the ground.
  • An Airman takes cover behind a tree.
    An Airman takes cover behind a tree.
  • An Airman puts his fist in the air in celebration.
    An Airman puts his fist in the air in celebration.
  • An Airman stands in a group.
    An Airman stands in a group.
  • A group of Airmen put up a tent.
    A group of Airmen put up a tent.
  • An Airman sits in a HUMVEE.
    An Airman sits in a HUMVEE.
  • An Airman stands in a group with his weapon.
    An Airman stands in a group with his weapon.
  • Two Airmen carry another Airman.
    Two Airmen carry another Airman.
  • Two Airmen carry another Airman.
    Two Airmen carry another Airman.

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