9th SFS uses one shot Artificial Intelligence

The sighting device attaches to the weapon and locks on then fires to neutralize its target.

Security Forces

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Staff Sgt. Colton Becker, 9th Security Forces Squadron training flight, controls a drone takeoff while Chief Master Sgt. Dustin Hall, 9th Reconnaissance Wing command chief, charges his weapon and sets his sights using the Smart Shooter sighting device during a demonstration at Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 14, 2019. The 9th SFS Airmen have been using off the shelf commercial technology to help train and improve how their missions are conducted to protect the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes). By Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes , 9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs / Published August 21, 2019.



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Security Forces

A M4 Carbine rifle donning the Smart Shooter sighting device lays next to drones that will be used as moving targets for 9th Reconnaissance Wing leadership at Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 14, 2019. The sighting device attaches to the weapon and locks on then fires to neutralize its target with or without movement. The device is also being used to limit friendly fire as the weapon cannot be fired unless it is purposely locked on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Security Forces

Chief Master Sgt. Dustin Hall, 9th Reconnaissance Wing command chief, receives instruction on how to use the Smart Shooter sighting device from Staff Sgt. Colton Becker, 9th Security Forces Squadron training flight, during a demonstration at Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 14, 2019. The 9th SFS Airmen have been using off the shelf commercial technology to help train and improve how their missions are conducted to protect the installation and the Beale AFB mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Security Forces

Staff Sgt. Colton Becker, 9th Security Forces Squadron training flight, controls a drone takeoff while Chief Master Sgt. Dustin Hall, 9th Reconnaissance Wing command chief, charges his weapon and sets his sights using the Smart Shooter sighting device during a demonstration at Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 14, 2019. The 9th SFS Airmen have been using off the shelf commercial technology to help train and improve how their missions are conducted to protect the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Security Forces

Chief Master Sgt. Dustin Hall, 9th Reconnaissance Wing command chief, receives instruction on how to use the Smart Shooter sighting device from Staff Sgt. Colton Becker, 9th Security Forces Squadron training flight, during a demonstration at Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 14, 2019. The 9th SFS Airmen have been using off the shelf commercial technology to help train and improve how their missions are conducted to protect the installation and the Beale AFB mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Security Forces

Staff Sgt. Colton Becker, 9th Security Forces Squadron training flight, controls a drone takeoff while Chief Master Sgt. Dustin Hall, 9th Reconnaissance Wing command chief, charges his weapon and sets his sights using the Smart Shooter sighting device during a demonstration at Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 14, 2019. The 9th SFS Airmen have been using off the shelf commercial technology to help train and improve how their missions are conducted to protect the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

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