CATM team makes impact by decreasing splash back

The shooting range at Schriever Air Force Base has made a comeback, following a six-month hiatus, by denying its bullets’ ability to do the same.

After six months of closure, the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance team officially reopened the CATM shooting range July 24.

The range was originally shut down due to safety issues, splash back to be exact.

“The rounds were going down range and instead of being absorbed into the berm, they were actually bouncing back at the shooters,” said Tech. Sgt. Jason Smith, NCO-in charge of combat arms.”
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