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Two U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron carry a simulated casualty from an extraction point during the Combat Leader Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 17, 2026. Pararescuemen are required to use a combination of leadership skills while in a high-stress environment in order to ensure mission success. (U.S. Air Force by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron provides medical care to a simulated casualty during the Combat Leader Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 17, 2026. CLC is an intensive training event that develops Pararescuemen’s advanced rescue tactics and leadership skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron assesses the wounds of a simulated casualty during the Combat Leader Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 17, 2026. During the scenario, Pararescuemen responded to a mass casualty event before providing tactical combat casualty care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron provides medical care to a simulated casualty during the Combat Leader Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 17, 2026. CLC places Pararescuemen in realistic, high-stress scenarios designed to strengthen decision-making during rescue missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron provides medical care to a simulated casualty during the Combat Leader Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 17, 2026. CLC is designed to test the decision-making skills under duress to ensure mission success in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron provides medical care to a simulated casualty during the Combat Leader Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 17, 2026. The CLC is a rigorous training course that helps Pararescuemen hone skills key to success under duress in combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 355th Medical Group assess the wounds of a simulated casualty during the Combat Leader Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 17, 2026. Pararescuemen assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron handed off the simulated casualties for medical treatment before moving to another location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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Combat Leader Course Triage

Published April 21, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd, Airman Najzee Kuzu
355th Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Two U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron carry a simulated casualty from an extraction point during the Combat Leader Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 17, 2026. Pararescuemen are required to use a combination of leadership skills while in a high-stress environment in order to ensure mission success. (U.S. Air Force by Airman Najzee Kuzu)