Twelve Tennessee Army National Guard Soldiers Graduate First Unmanned Aircraft Master Trainer Course

The Tennessee Department of Military has announced that twelve Tennessee Army National Guard Soldiers became the first graduates of Tennessee’s new Small Unmanned Aircraft System Master Trainer course led by the 1-117th Military Police Battalion at Smyrna’s Volunteer Training Site.

The course was held the last two weeks of June and prepares experienced operators to become instructors and advisors for their units.

The 1-117th Military Police Battalion plans to host another Master Trainer Course in 2027, pending National Guard Bureau evaluation of the pilot program and approval.