010727-F-7372C-003. Complete Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Shawn Partington, USAF, (left), 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, instructs Apputanto Scelto Stefano Ghirigatto, Italian Air Force Carabinieri, how to repel down a 4-story building during Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. Operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. This weeklong course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force personnel and 31st Security Forces members. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE