The resulting investigation revealed serious deficiencies in the way small arms training was perceived and carried out in the Air Force. Prior to the Korean War, no formal program of weapons training existed. One result was the inability of the majority of personnel at Kimpo to successfully defend themselves and the base.
The subsequent inquiry highlighted substantial issues with how small arms training was perceived and implemented in the Air Force. Before the Korean War, there was no formal program for weapon training. Consequently, most of the personnel at Kimpo struggled to defend themselves and the base.