13 WSEP

Capt. Michael Schmidt, 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa, Japan, fires an AGM-65h Maverick air-to-surface missile while participating here for Weapon System Evaluation Program, commonly known as Combat Hammer. The WSEP program, run by the 53d Weapons Evaluation Group, is used to evaluate the effectiveness and suitability of combat air force weapon systems. The evaluations are accomplished during tactical deliveries of fighter, bomber and unmanned aerial system precision guided munitions, on realistic targets with air-to-air and surface-to-air defenses. For many of the aircrew participating in WSEP, it is the first time employing live weapons. This provides a level of combat experience many units face during combat. (U.S. Air Force photo)

13 WSEP

Capt. Michael Schmidt, 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa, Japan, fires an AGM-65h Maverick air-to-surface missile while participating here for Weapon System Evaluation Program, commonly known as Combat Hammer. The WSEP program, run by the 53d Weapons Evaluation Group, is used to evaluate the effectiveness and suitability of combat air force weapon systems. The evaluations are accomplished during tactical deliveries of fighter, bomber and unmanned aerial system precision guided munitions, on realistic targets with air-to-air and surface-to-air defenses. For many of the aircrew participating in WSEP, it is the first time employing live weapons. This provides a level of combat experience many units face during combat. (U.S. Air Force photo)