JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas –
Soldiers assigned to Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters, Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston challenged their marksmanship abilities on the Engagement Skills Trainer on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 22. Soldiers practiced firing and qualifying with the M9 pistol and M16 rifle to ensure every Soldier was familiar with the weapons. Once complete with qualification, Soldiers engaged in shoot/don't shoot scenario based training. Using the EST. simulator has benefits of allowing shooters the opportunity for increased training without the added cost of ammunition and other logistical requirements.