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
What functions fall under S-5/ plans and programs branch?
Pass and IDs, reports and analysis, plans, installation security, resource protection, police services, and maintaining the security forces management information system (SFMIS)
What agency publishes the SF career field education and training plan(CFETP)?
The Air Force security forces center
What knowledge is mandatory for the apprentice 3-skill level?
SF weaponry, laws, directives, programs, policies, procedures governing SF activities, installation security, weapon system and resource security, antiterrorism, law enforcement, investigations, MWD, air base defense training, pass and reg., civilian work force and combat arms
What skill level must an SF member possess prior to entering the MWD handler apprentice course?
AFSC 3PO51
Personnel in 3PO51A who are awarded the 7-skill level and attain the rank of TSgt are awarded what SEI?
SEI 311
To whom does the code of conduct apply?
All military personnel regardless of duty position or branch of service
What are your actions according to general order number 2, if you cannot contact a superior?
They must exercise discretion and act accordingly to their training, best judgment and common sense
As on-duty SF member what are your guidelines for exercising authority?
Your duty to accept the authority entrusted to you and to carry out this important trust impartially, firmly, and in a manner, that commands respect from the public
What general conduct guideline would you violate if you consume alcohol within 8 hours prior to duty?
Attention to duty
What is the SF pledge?
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, irrespective of a persons color, race, religion, national origin, or sex. I strive to merit the respect of my fellow airmen and all with whom I come in contact.
What are examples of vehicle pursuit extreme situations?
Vehicle containing material dangerous to others such as, nuclear, biological, or chemical munitions. As well as suspects involved in an incident that authorizes deadly force
What factors should you consider during a vehicle pursuit?
Mission impact, local policy, danger to public, danger to self and fellow patrols, experience and training, weather and road conditions, time of day, facilities located along route
How long does it take to become acclimated to the heat and humidity in the area of operation (AO)
3 to 5 days
Depending on the heat and your activity level, how much water should you drink per hour?
1/2 to 1/4 quarts
What are two types of cold injuries?
Freezing type and non freezing
What is the safety distance an SF member must maintain while working around MWDs?
10-foot
What organization determines protective standards for dealing with blood borne pathogens?
OSHA
What is a blood borne pathogen?
Microorganisms present in the blood and cause disease
What protective measures should SF focus on when dealing with HIV, HBV, and HCV?
Preventing exposure to blood as well as receiving the HBV vaccination
What is the universal approach to infectious disease control?
Is to presume all human blood and bodily fluids are infected
Why should you never reuse or wash gloves?
Washing gloves can damage them and cause “wicking” thereby increasing the flow of liquid through undetected holes in gloves
What are the guidelines if you suspect you have been exposed to blood borne pathogens
Immediately wash infected area and other skin and report it immediately to supervisor. Apply bandage to wound and on duty hours go to medical if not on duty hours go to emergency room
What is the aim of resiliency training?
Creating the most resilient defenders able to thrive in a complex, high-tempo operational environment as well as in their personal lives
How can resiliency and performance be enhanced?
By focusing on physical, social, spiritual and mental fitness
What are the consequences of long-term sympathetic system activation?
High blood pressure, chronic fatigue, immune deficiency chronic digestive problems, sleep disorders, psychological injuries sexual dysfunction
When faced with a stressful situation, what are the four initial reactions?
Thoughts, behavior, physical reactions, emotions
Who are our closest allies to strengthen resiliency?
Team members
Where was the military police aviation training camp established in 1942?
Camp ripely, MN
Air police security battalions were designed to protect against all of the following except?
Light tanks
On September 1 1950 what was established at Tyndall AFB, Florida
Air police school
In what year did the Air Force approve the first trial issue of the security police shield?
1957
The security forces beret with the defensor fortis flash does?
Identifies SF as an elite group charged with protecting the Air Force worldwide
In what year was the name of the career field changed from air police to security police?
1966
The success of what special unit in Vietnam led to the development of ground combat skills training for security police?
The 1041st SPS (Test)
The Vietnam conflict pointed out the need for a revised doctrine, specifically one based on?
Whole-base protective system
In 1971 security police was split into two separate functions; what were these?
Law enforcement and security specialties
Which operation provided the US military its first significant experience in urban operations since Vietnam?
Operation JUST CAUSE
What was the first in security forces concept adopted by air mobility command in 1997?
Phoenix raven program
The military operation launched against the Taliban in December 2001 was called?
Operation ENDURING FREEDOM
During the global war on terrorism, assisting sister services brought about a new non traditional SF task of convoy
Escort duty
What sf unit conducted the career fields first combat parachute assault?
786th SFS
The mission of all security forces is to?
Protect, defend, and fight to enable af, joint and coalition mission success
Which description correctly describes our SF symbol?
Falcon over crossed runways
In the SF unit S-function structure which branch is typically the largest?
S-3/ operations
In SF unit S-function structure which branch maintains the security forces management information system (SFMIS) ?
S-5/ plans and programs
What course must a trainee attend for awarding of the 7-skill level, Air Force specialty code (AFSC) 3PO71?
SF craftsman resident course
As a SF member adhering to what systems of guidance ensures mission accomplishment?
Code of conduct and general orders
Dealing with offenders in a dignified manner adheres to which conduct guideline?
Fulfilling the mission
You have failed to follow what general conduct guideline if you issued a traffic ticket based on the violators race?
Personal attitudes
Your conduct when apprehending suspects should be according to?
AFI 31-117, arming and use of force by Air Force personnel
Which base agency is responsible for routinely testing firing range for amounts of lead?
Bioenvironmental engineering section
What is the single most important source of viruses in the workplace?
Blood
Specific procedures you must follow on the job to reduce your risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens is?
Employee work practices
When conducting individual searches, what essential step should you take to protect yourself from exposure to blood or other body fluids?
Always, conduct a precautionary check prior to searching
Defenders edge training was developed by?
Defenders for defenders
The stress response system is composed of the?
Sympathetic and parasympathetic system
