SF Block 2 test (GUARANTEE PASS!!)

SF Mission

Security Forces protect, defend, and fight to enable Air Force joint and coalition missions.

SF Vision

Organized, trained and equipped to deliver enduring Integrated Defense against threats to the AF, Joint and Coalition missions.

Recognized and respected for our air-centric expertise.

SF Mission Essential Tasks

Form the foundation upon which we train and are the cornerstones of our strength as an organization.

What are 5 tasks that Security Forces provide and conduct?

1.) Provide Installation and Asset Protection

2.) Provide Security and Protection for Nuclear Assets

3.) Conduct Law and Order Operations

4.) Provide training and maintenance of small arms and light weapons

5.) Provide Military working dog support

In 1941, the Army Air Force(AAF) established MP companies still fell under...

Army Provost Marshal

What year is considered "Security Forces" birth date?

March 29, 1943

National Security Act of _____ authorized the creation of the United States Air Force. This took Over personnel, aircraft, and the mission of the AAF (including MP) which eventually became Security Forces

1947 (July 26)

Jan 2, 1948 HQ USAF General Order No.1 designated all prior MP and personnel serving under them as "______"

Air Police

During the Korean War Era (1950s), American and South Korean Forces were ill prepared, which led to the decision that the Air Force needed to develop a more ______

Extensive Base defense

Year the name of the Career field changed from Air Police to Security Police

1966

Sept 1, 1950 the first Air Police School was established at ______

Tyndall AFB, FL

Air Police School was moved to Parks AFB, CA in 1952 and was re-designated as the ______

Air Base Defense School

Oct 13, 1956 Air Police Training was transferred from Parks AFB to _____

Lackland AFB TX

1967 Operation SAFE SIDE was created to bolster protection of Air Bases. It Trained Security Police in light ______ and _______.

Infantry Tactics, Special Weapons

Which Squadron was formed to train for deployment to Southeast Asia. (1967)

1041st Security Police Squadron (Test)

Tan Son Nhut AB was attacked by a force totaling more than 2500 enemy troops. A 5-man team positioned in _______ and held off enemy assault until backup forces responded.

Bunker 051

Of that 5 man team, 4 were killed in action (Sgts Louis Fischer, William Cyr, Charles Hebron, and Roger Mills). What was the name of the lone survivor?

Sgt Alonzo Coggins

(Btw all 5 men were awarded the Silver Star)

In March 1971, Security Forces career field was split into what two separate functions?

Law Enforcement Specialist and Security Specialist

What was significant about November 1971?

12 female Airman entered Law Enforcement Specialist training

100 Female Volunteers were selected for Security Specialist training in what year?

November 1976

1981-1989, ______ were developed (GLCM)

Cruise Missiles

SS Mayaguez was a merchant ship that was seized by communist forces. This was the first time Security Police was tasked with _________. (May 1975)

High priority rescue mission

(One rescue helicopter crashed after take off and 18 security policemen, 1 linguist, and a crew of 4 all died)

1987, Air Base Ground Defense School was moved from Camp Bullis TX to ______

Ft Dix, NJ

What was Operation JUST CAUSE (Panama) [December 1989]

Security Police was tasked with securing landing strips. They also participated in a drug interdiction.

Defense of Saudi Arabia in wake of Invasion of Kuwait by Iraq

Operation DESERT SHIELD (August 1990)

Secuirty Police conducted convoys and acted as a peacekeeping force

Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR (Bosnia) [December 1995]

Objective was to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation

Operation DESERT STORM (January 1991)

What year did Air Base Defense Training move back to Camp Bullis TX under USAF control?

August 1995

In June 1996, _____ was bombed in Saudi Arabia

Khobar Towers

What year did the Career Fields (Law Enforcement Specialist, Security Specialist, AND Conbat Arms) merge into one field? (Now called Security Forces)

October 31, 1997

What event changed how Security Forces conducted home station and deployed missions?

Terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001

What was formed during Operation DESERT SAFESIDE and what was their mission? (Jan 1, 2005)

Task Force 1041.

To stop the individuals/groups responisble for the attacks of Balad AB

March 26, 2003 was the first Air Force ______

Combat Parachute Assault

During Operation ENDURING FREEDOM/ Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, Security Forces provided...

Force Protection, Counter insurgency operations, developed rapport with the villagers, secured airfields, AND assisted Army and Marines

Jan 2005 to Dec 2009, SF tasked in jointed effort at ________ housing over 20,000 detainees, provided security and provided tactical response

Camp Bucca

What happened in the Summer of 2008 for Security Forces?

332nd Expeditionary SF Group stood up at Balad AB, Iraq. (Most important hub for air activity in Iraq Theater of Operations)

Since Sept 11 2001, ____ SF members lost their lives in the Global War on Terror

15

Who are the Only 2 Air Force Recipients in SF history?

Capt Reginal Maisey

Capt Garth Wright

What is the Department of Energy? (Doe)

Oversees tech research, and development of programs that maintain and sustain nuclear warheads

What part does the US Navy have in nuclear operations?

Provide security for nuclear weapons on Naval Installations

What does the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) do?

Enables the DoD and USG to counter and deter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and emerging threats.

What are the current threats to the USA in the nuclear arena?

1.) China

2.) Russia

3.) North Korea

4.) Iran

5.) India & Pakistan

Who are the 2 nuclear capable allies to the USA?

France and United Kingdom

AF Global Strike Command mission

Provide strategic deterrence, global strike, and combat support.

Global Strike Command Vision

Innovative leaders providing safe, secure and lethal combat ready forces for nuclear and conventional global strike...today and tomorrow.

What does METT-TC stand for?

Mission, Enemy, Time, Terrain, Troops, Civilian Consideration

What is Global Thrunder?

annual command and control exercise designed to train all US strategic command forces' readiness as a strategic deterrant force.

What are the 3 parts of the Nuclear Triad?

Land Leg, Air Leg, Sea Leg

What are Security Forces Ethics?

They are the Rules of Behavior understanding what's morally good vs. morally bad

What does a well trained "Warrior" mindset give defenders?

the confidence to handle and situation and believe they will have a positive outcome

Defensor Fortis (Our motto)

Our mission is Force Protection

What does the SF uniform provide?

Provides a deterrent to those who seek to violate the law. It is also worn for identification and as evidenve of authority

SF shield symbol

Symbol of authority, responsibility, and public faith to each member

When is it inappropriate to wear the SF Beret?

When performing base details such as picking up trash

SF Flash meanings on symbol

Blue means the sky.

Yellow means the sun and excellence.

Crossed runways represent all bases and AF operations.

The Falcon is swooping down on prey symbolizing force protection.

Defensor Fortis on lower portion of Flash

True or False: You should post something that is questionable and may reflect negatively on the Air Force

False

True or False: If unsure if you are allowed to repost publicly released information, contact supervisor to discuss post.

True

What is Personnel Reliability Assurance Program (PRAP)

An overarching designation for the Air Force's two nuclear programs, Personnel Reliability Program and Arming Use of Force

What is the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 (1996)

Makes it a crime for any person subject to a restraining order to possess a firearm or ammunition.

What is considered a Joint Operation?

composed of two or more Military Departments operating under a single joint force commander

The 4 Primary Force Protection Areas

Active Defense.

Passive Defense.

Application Of Technology and Procedures.

Emergency Management Response.

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What is Force Health Protection? (FHP)

Compliments Force protection by promoting, improving, or restoring the mental/physical wellbeing of service members

Defensive Counter Air (DCA) supports using both _____ and ____ missile defense measures

active, passive

What protects personnel and equipment from and effects of electromagnet spectrum (EMS) that degrade or destory friendly combat capability.

Defensive Use of Electronic Warefare (EW)

Personnel Recovery (PR) missions are to...

recover and reintegrate isolated personnel.

Why is CBRN Defense important?

Preparation for potential enemy use of CBRN weapons against us.

Administrative Control (ADCON)

Direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations in respect to administration and support.

Operational Control (OPCON)

The authority to perform functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission.

Tactical Control (TACON)

Command authority over assigned or attached forces or commands, or military capability or forces made available for tasking, that is limited to the detailed direction and control of movements or maneuvers.