United States Air Force Security Forces

Air Force Security Forces
File:Sflogogun.jpg I am a security force member. I hold allegiance to my country, devotion to duty, and personal integrity above all. I wear my shield of authority with dignity and restraint, and promote by example high standards of conduct, appearance, courtesy, and performance. I seek no favor because of my position. I perform my duties in a firm, courteous, and impartial manner.I strive to merit the respect of my fellow airmen and all with whom I come in contact.
Date 1947– ? Location US Air Force Result AF Code -3P0X1

Air Force Security Forces, 3P0X1 - Security Forces is the military police and base infantry branch of the United States Air Force.

Duties

Air Force Security Forces members provide resource protection for vital national security assets, including fighter jets, bombers, nuclear bombs and nuclear missiles. Their main function is protection for all Air Force personnel, property, and operations. They are well trained in ground combat skills, including land navigation, crew served weapons systems, claymore mines, fragmentation hand grenade use, "LAWS" (light anti-tank weapon) deployment, hand and arm signals, squad movement, and many other skills. The Air Force Security Forces also provide the law enforcement function on all US Air Force bases to include response to emergencies, response to building alarms, traffic direction, traffic regulations enforcement, initial investigations, and crime scene securing for major crimes.

Specialty Summary:

Leads, manages, supervises, and performs security force (SF) activities, including installation, weapon system, and resource security; antiterrorism; law enforcement and investigations; military working dog function; air base defense; armament and equipment; training; pass and registration; information security; and combat arms/ Airman infantry. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup: 070.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leads, manages, supervises, and performs force protection duties, including use of deadly force. Protects nuclear and conventional weapons systems and other resources. Performs air base defense functions contributing to the force protection mission. Controls and secures terrain inside and outside military installations. Defends personnel, equipment, and resources from hostile forces. Operates in various field environments, performs individual, and team patrol movements, both mounted and dismounted, tactical drills, battle procedures, convoys, military operations other than war, antiterrorism duties, and other special duties. Operates communications equipment, vehicles, intrusion detection equipment, crew-served weapons, and other special purpose equipment.Supports Air Force Fire Fighters with self-aid buddy care, life saving procedures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, as first responder to accident and disaster scenes.

Provides armed response and controls entry. Detects and reports presence of unauthorized personnel and activities. Implements security reporting and alerting system. Enforces standards of conduct, discipline, and adherence to laws and directives. Directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Investigates motor vehicle accidents, minor crimes, and incidents. Operates speed measuring, drug and alcohol, and breath test devices. Apprehends and detains suspects. Searches persons and property. Secures crime and incident scenes. Collects, seizes, and preserves evidence. Conducts interviews of witnesses and suspects. Obtains statements and testifies in official judicial proceedings. Responds to disaster and relief operations. Participates in contingencies.

Develops plans, policies, procedures, and detailed instructions to implement SF programs. Plans, organizes, and schedules SF activities. Provides oversight, guidance, and assistance to commanders with the application of information, personnel, and industrial security programs. Operates pass and registration activities. Supervises and trains SF augmentees. Provides on-scene supervision for security forces. Inspects and evaluates effectiveness of SF personnel and activities. Analyzes reports and statistics.

Provides guidance on employment and utilization of military working dog teams. Ensures proficiency training and certification standards are maintained. Employs military working dogs to support worldwide security force operations and executive agency requirements. Ensures health and welfare of military working dogs. Trains handlers and military working dogs on all aspects of military working dog training. Acts as an intruder in dog bite and hold training. Reports and reacts to dog alerts. Maintains dog training and usage records. Responsible for storage, handling, and security of drug and explosive training aids.

Leads, manages, supervises, and implements ground weapons training programs. Operates SF armories. Controls and safeguards arms, ammunition, and equipment. Instructs ground weapons qualification training. Provides guidance on weapons placement to security forces and ground defense force commanders. Inspects ground weapons and replaces unserviceable parts. Analyzes malfunctions by inspection and serviceability testing. Uses precision gauges, testing instruments, and special tools to adjust parts and operating mechanisms. Function-fires weapons for accuracy and serviceability. Controls and operates firing ranges and associated facilities to include supervising construction and rehabilitation.

Knowledge

Knowledge is mandatory of: Weaponry, laws, directives, programs, policies, and procedures governing SF activities; installation security; weapon system and resource security; anti-terrorism; law enforcement and investigations; military working dog function; air base defense; armament and equipment; training; pass and registration; information security; and combat arms.

Education

For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in government, behavioral science, computer, and communicative skills is desirable.

Advancement and Specialties

Members in this career field can later move on to other specialties like the Phoenix Raven program, consisting of highly trained Airmen who secure air strips in dangerous or combat zones that do not already have adequate security. Security Forces also deploy close precision engagement teams, also known as counter-snipers, who go through an extensive close precision engagement course (cpec) by US Army training personnel at Camp Robinson. A large section of the US Air Force Security Forces consists of Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) personnel who train base personnel in the use of small arms weaponry and maintain and repair all of the bases' weaponry. The Military Working Dog (MWD) program is another program available to members in this career field. Military Working Dog teams deploy explosive detection and narcotics detection dogs throughout the base. Also, a limited number are accepted into other training programs like the US Army's Air Assault School, the US Army's Airborne jump school, and the US Army's pre-Ranger and Ranger school training. Security Forces members can also go through advanced training in investigations or advanced driving school training by the Air Force Office of Special Investigation (AFOSI).

Members of the Air Force Security Forces can be seen on an Air Force base wearing their navy blue berets. Most bases have an Emergency Services Team, which is closely modeled after civilian police department SWAT teams. They work closely with the USAF Fire Protection Squadron which also responds to emergencies, accidents, and terrorist attacks.

Phoenix Raven/Raven Specialties Programs

Air Mobility Command Phoenix Raven program, implemented in 1997, consists of teams of specially trained security forces personnel dedicated to providing security for AMC aircraft that transit high terrorist and criminal threat areas.

Mission

The Phoenix Raven program ensures an acceptable level of close-in security for aircraft transiting airfields where security is unknown or additional security is needed to counter local threats.

Concept of Operations

Teams of two to four specially trained and equipped security forces personnel deploy as aircrew members on AMC missions as designated by the AMC Threat Working Group. The Raven teams help detect, deter and counter threats to AMC aircraft by performing close-in aircraft security; advising aircrews on force protection measures; conducting airfield assessments; and assisting aircrews in the performance of their duties when not performing their primary security duties. Phoenix Raven teams work on all types of AMC airlift

Missions including theater support missions, contingencies, exercises or deployments. Other Air Force major commands, including Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Combat Command, Air Education and Training Command, Pacific Air Forces and U.S. Air Forces in Europe have sent a select number of security force members to AMC�s Phoenix Raven training course. In addition to those missions specifically identified by the AMC/TWG, wing commanders may also direct Phoenix Raven teams accompany home-station airlift and tanker missions. Ultimately however, a Phoenix Raven team on an airlift mission is an assigned aircrew member and reports to the aircraft commander.

Security Forces Training

Air Force Security Forces Training now lasts 65 (academic) days instead of 51, and teaches security forces students about missile security, convoy actions, capture and recovery of nuclear weapons, law enforcement, directing traffic and nonlethal tactics such as Weapons Retention, PART (Physical Apprehension Restraint Techniques) and pressure points on a body, As well as Airman infantry skills. These new training guidelines were implemented by Brig. Gen. Mary K. Hertog, after witnessing Security Forces Airmen in the field in Iraq, and realizing that more training would need be carried out to perform their mission. Included in the training was extended ground combat skills, convoy protection training, and grenade throwing.

Some of the standard training aspects remain, but the new course increases a student’s proficiency level. It also eliminates the computer-based training students were required to take at their first duty station, allowing the students to get actual hands-on experience while at the Air Force Security Forces Academy at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

A new officer course lasting 78 (academic) days instead of 60 began Aug. 26 (2004).

“The course was lengthened post-9/11 to make sure the security forces had all the skill sets they needed to do the job they’re doing.

Security Forces Images

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Security Forces Prayer

Lord, you have called us to be guardians of a nation founded on your principles. Whatever our tasks as Security Forces men and women, we do them to serve you and our nation. We are proud to accept the responsibility of this high calling. We dedicate ourselves to our vocation, and ask for guidance and courage in aiding our people to live with dignity, in safety and peace. We know that true security comes from your presence, so we pray with the psalmist: You bless those who obey you, Lord; Your love protects them like a shield. Use us, O Lord, as shields for your people, reflecting your security and peace. Amen.

The Blue Beret

The Army has it's claim to fame;

The Airborne Rangers, the Green Berets.

The world knows the Navy Seals;

Life of Danger, Men of Steel.

The Corps have their elite too;

Recon Patrol, the Proud, the Few.

But when it comes to us, not much is heard;

We're just the Cops who guard the birds.

In Vietnam, through toil and strife,

We gave it all, our hearts, our life.

A page in history, A chapter in time;

We fought for freedom, yours and mine.

We stayed vigilant through cold and rain,

and bear the fatigue, hardship, and pain.

This piece of ground, we will defend,

side by side 'til the bitter end.

So fear not pilot, you can fly all day,

this base is guarded by the Blue Beret.

Security Forces Creed

I am a security force member. I hold allegiance to my country, devotion to duty, and personal integrity above all. I wear my shield of authority with dignity and restraint, and promote by example high standards of conduct, appearance, courtesy, and performance. I seek no favor because of my position. I perform my duties in a firm, courteous, and impartial manner.I strive to merit the respect of my fellow airmen and all with whom I come in contact.

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Security Forces Three General Orders

1) I will take charge of my post and protect all property and personell for which I am responsible until properly relieved.

2) I will report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce and contact my supervisor in any case not covered by instruction.

3) I will sound the alarm in case of disorder or emergancy.