Career field overview Flashcards
In 1943 as a result of the reorganization of the War Department, what were the Army Air Force military police companies renamed?
Army Air Force base security battalions
When did the designation “Air Police” come into effect?
November 1948
Why was base defense training discontinued in 1956?
Was not making significant headway
When and to whom was the first Air Police shield issued?
1959, brigadier general r.f burnham the Air Provost Marshal
When was our current shield adopted?
1966
Primarily, why do SF members wear distinctive uniforms?
So personnel can identify SF in a crisis
In the initial stages of the Korean War, why did American and South Korean forces fall back?
Were ill prepared and forced to pull back hurriedly in the face of the communist onslaught
Based on the experience of Korea, the Air Force was led to make what base defense decision?
Needed to develop a more extensive base defense capability by concentrating on the training of air police
In the 1960s, why was the name Air Provost Marshal dropped in favor of Director of Security and Law Enforcement?
Title reflecting actual responsibilities involved in the job
Explain Operation Safe Side?
An effort to bolster protection of air bases by training SP in light infantry tactics and special weapons
What career field milestone occurred in November 1971?
12 female airman entered law enforcement specialist training at the security police academy
What is the purpose of the shift commander program, and in what year was it introduced?
1975, to provide continuous support by an SP commissioned officer to security polices on duty
During GLCM deployments, what role did security police play?
Pivotal element for safety and protection of this important weapon system
What event found SP units involved in war on a large scale on foreign soil for the first time since the Vietnam conflict?
Operation desert storm
After Khobar towers, what action did the Air Force direct to ensure force protection changes were instituted?
On October 31, 1997 security specialists, law enforcement specialist, and combat arms training and maintenance career fields merged into one career field renamed security forces
After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, what heightened security levels placed heavy demands of SF personnel?
Increased installation patrols, identification checks, and vehicle checks
What unit conducted the career fields first combat parachute assault?
786th SFS
Where is the integrated defense applications of active and passive defense measures employed?
To protect, defend, and fight to enable Air Force joint and coalition mission
What year was the defensor fortis emblem and motto adopted?
1997
What do the crossed runways on the SF flash represent?
All bases and Air Force operations
What are the dfc responsibilities?
Total execution of the ID mission, personnel management, and sustainment of ID forces
What are the duties of the S-1?
Responsible for all DFC plans, estimation, reports and requests as they relate to personnel and administrative matters. Maintenance of unit strength, personnel management, development of maintenance of moral, decoration and awards, health services maintenance of discipline and headquarters management
What sections comprise the S-2 branch?
Antiterrorism, force protection, and investigations section
What type of duties do combat arms personnel perform?
Provide instructions for installation personnel concerning safety and qualifications on small arm weapons, weapon inspections, repair, maintenance, manage unit ammo, weapons accounts, and provide overwatch and direction to units armory
