Guard Hosts Unmanned Aircraft Master Trainer Course

Tennessee hosts first unmanned aircraft master trainer course

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

Guard Hosts Unmanned Aircraft Master Trainer Course

JULY 6, 2026 — Twelve Tennessee Army National Guard Soldiers became the first graduates of the Tennessee Army National Guard’s inaugural Small Unmanned Aircraft System Master Trainer Course at the Volunteer Training Site in Smyrna, June 29, establishing a new capability to expand unmanned aircraft expertise across the force. Conducted by the 1st Battalion, 117th Military Police Regiment, the two-week pilot course prepared experienced SUAS operat…