Members of the Deutsche Bundespolizei, German Federal Police, practice shooting an H&K MP5 sub machine gun during a training session between members of the 86th Security Forces Squadron and the Deutsche Bundespolizei, in Bexbach, Germany, Jan. 11, 2013. The training session was a unique opportunity given to members of the 86th SFS to become more familiar with German weapons systems and tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux) Polizeihauptmeister Bernd Scherer, Bundespolizei head police instructor, aims his weapon at the target during a training session between members of the 86th Security Forces Squadron and the Deutsche Bundespolizei, German Federal Police, in Bexbach, Germany, Jan. 11, 2013. The training session was a unique opportunity given to members of the 86th SFS to become more familiar with German weapons systems and tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux) A member of the Deutsche Bundespolizei, German Federal Police, practices shooting a P-30 pistol during a training session between members of the 86th Security Forces Squadron and the Deutsche Bundespolizei, German Federal Police, in Bexbach, Germany, Jan. 11, 2013. The training session was a unique opportunity given to members of the 86th SFS to become more familiar with German weapons systems and tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux) ZB6 Marco Lorenz, 86th Security Forces Squadron, shoots a P-30 pistol while Polizeihauptmeister Bernd Scherer, Bundespolizei head police instructor, assesses his technique during a training session with the Deutsche Bundespolizei, German Federal Police, in Bexbach, Germany, Jan. 11, 2013. The training session was a unique opportunity given to members of the 86th SFS to become more familiar with German weapons systems and tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux) A member of the 86th Security Forces Squadron shoots a P-30 pistol during a training session with the Deutsche Bundespolizei, German Federal Police, in Bexbach, Germany, Jan. 11, 2013. The training session was a unique opportunity given to members of the 86th SFS to become more familiar with German weapons systems and tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux) Shooting for security, trust by Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs 1/15/2013 - RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Six Airmen from the 86th Security Forces Squadron participated in a live-fire training event with the Deutsche Bundespolizei, German Federal Police, in Bexbach, Germany Jan. 11. "It gives us a chance to familiarize ourselves with their weapon system and tactics especially as it pertains to high risk responses," said Tech. Sgt. Eric Fritz, 86th SFS assistant NCOIC of security forces training. Airmen were selected for the training by their flight chiefs because of their recent work performance. The Airmen shot the H&K MP-5 submachine gun and P-30 pistol. They were tested from a range of three-to-50-meters. "We shot standing up, from behind a barricade and in the kneeling position," said Senior Airman Emilio Montez, 86th SFS. "It was a great opportunity to see how we are able to fire their weapons so we can be prepared for possibly working with them in the future." Each weapon's magazine held a dummy round to simulate a malfunction and test the shooter's ability to perform immediate actions. During training, both sides were giving tips and tricks to help one another, as well as sly comments to add to the competition. Training with the German Police isn't just about getting to know systems and tactics; it also helps improve joint force. "We have a mutual aid agreement with the German Police and there may come a time or situation when we respond as a team here on Ramstein," said Fritz. "The first time we work together shouldn't be during a real world response." This was as much of a learning experience for the Bundespolizei as it was for the security forces Airmen. "It gives us a better relationship while gaining trust on both sides," said Polizeihauptmeister Bernd Scherer, Bundespolizei head police instructor. "If we have a crisis it's important to trust one another and these trainings help us become more efficient." All members qualified on both weapons and were invited to return in April for a two-day shooting event.