Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM), or simply Combat Arms, are United States Air Force Security Forces personnel who train base populace on the use of small arms, oversee, maintain and repair all small arms in the U.S. Air Force inventory. [1]

Dec 8, 2022 · CATM is integral for all Airmen to maintain their small arms qualifications in order to deploy or have a permanent change of station. To enhance mission capabilities, career fields such as Security Forces, Explosive Ordnance Disposal and others demand yearly testing to maintain the weapon qualifications their specific fields require.

The CATM program is responsible for providing specific training, qualification, and sustainment for combat arms personnel. They ensure individuals are proficient with weapons, tactics, and the use of force necessary to accomplish their mission.

Feb 13, 2025 · JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The Air Force Combat Arms Training and Maintenance career field achieved a significant milestone Feb. 4 with the graduation of the first CATM instructor course.

Aug 12, 2020 · CATM is a wing-level program, derived from Security Forces, set to train military personnel on the use, safety, and maintenance of firearms. "Our goal is to make sure that any Airman deploying is capable of defending themselves with a firearm,” said SSgt. William Deitt, a Combat Arms Instructor at the 509th Security Forces Squadron here.

Apr 30, 2024 · Air Force Security Forces is looking to strengthen the combat arms training and maintenance community while also delivering better training opportunities for Airmen and Guardians.

May 9, 2024 · Today, every Airman with a weapons training requirement must attend a CATM course to meet mission objectives. Since February 2024, all Airmen with a tasking of weapons qualification are required to learn Limited Visibility Engagement techniques.