Clute's Own Master Sgt. Chaney Leads Crucial Combat Arms Training Program in San Antonio

Master Sgt. Tanisha Chaney, from Clute, Texas, manages the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Program (CATM) at the Air Force Security Forces Center in San Antonio. Chaney's team sets training standards for small arms and light weapons. They create training programs, write lesson plans, handbooks, and guides for training courses at various sites. They also support career field managers with training development.

The team plays a key role in the CATM enterprise, providing realistic training for all warfighters. Their work will influence the next 20 years of firearms training for the Air Force. Chaney is motivated by the knowledge that her team's work will have a real impact on people in the field.

The CATM team is essential to the Air Force and Space Force enterprise. They manage all training, range, Automated Readiness Information System, and ongoing evaluation for the CATM Small arms/light weapons program. Their work affects every Airman and Guardian who uses a weapon, which will soon include nearly everyone as the Air Force Force Generation progresses. Their work has a global reach.

Recently, the team developed a training plan for all skill levels of CATM instructors, a task not undertaken in over 30 years. They are also improving the ARIS platform, which tracks weapons training, including ranges and instructor evaluations.

The CATM team's work aligns with the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's (AFIMSC) strategic priorities. They train warfighters to use small arms in offensive and defensive roles. Their goal is to provide realistic training to enhance the readiness of all warfighters. As the Air Force's mission evolves to meet new threats, Chaney's team ensures that weapons-carrying members have the necessary tools and training to ensure their safety and the nation's.

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