MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- Singing cadence in a formation run throughout the Station is a common scenario for physical training here.
But now, is PT limited to a three-mile run, crunches and traditional pull-ups.
That was the case for the six teams who participated in the annual Unit PT Paintball Challenge.
Twelve teams stepped out onto the paintball field with one thing in mind-beating the rest of the opponents and becoming paintball challenge champions of the year.
Only one team's goal was met as, the Provost Marshal's Office was crowned this years Paintball Challenge champion.
The competition consisted of eight-man teams. Safety was a key concern for players as masks were issued, paintball markers and ammunition.
To some paintball enthusiasts this was just another chance to relieve mounted stress built up from the everyday bump and grind.
"This is a nice and safe way to take out a little aggression while having fun at the same time," said David Haess, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Squadron player.
The Station Paintball Range, though small in size, still provides an accurate account for a typical paintball session.
"I have played before and this field is very nice for the number of people on the field and the available running space," said Heiss.
Heiss described the scenario before being eliminated, preventing him to help the rest of his team abolish the opposing team.
"I crossed the benjo ditch and hid behind a wall of logs. Then I leaned out and as I did that, I got lit up with paintballs."
For players, safety goggles here provided to the players preventing any injuries from the oil based paintballs.
Weapons firing at 220 feet per second are available adding another safety feature to the paintball experience.
"A weapon with capabilities above 300 feet per second or higher can be harmful to those participating," said Payton.
For first timers, only $20 are needed for one session. The $20 will provide goggles, air markers and a full air tank.
The paintball range is available Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 10 a.m. through 4 p.m.
For more information or to reserve a paintball session during the weekday, contact 253-3822.