CDC Study Flashcards
Testing
1943: Army AF military police companies renamed to?
Army AF base security battalions
When did Air Police come into effect?
Nov 1948
Why was base defense training discontinued in 1956?
Not making headway
When and to whom was the first Air Police shield issued?
In 1959, Vice Chief of Staff General LeMay issued to Air Provost Marshal Brig Gen Burnham
When was current shield adopted?
1966
Korean War: why did American and S. Korea fall back?
Ill prepared
Korea: AF made what decision?
develop more extensive base defense capability, to train Air Police who would train AF members
1960s: why was the name Air Provost Marshal dropped in favor of Director of Security and Law Enforcement?
the title reflected the actual responsibilities of the job.
Explain Operation Safe Side.
An effort to bolster protection of air bases by training SP in light infantry tactics and special weapons.
Career milestone in Nov 1971?
12 female airmen entered LE Specialist training at SP Academy, Lackland AFB.
Purpose of Shift Commander Program and year it was introduced?
To provide continuous support by an SP commissioned officer to SP on duty; 1975.
During GLCM deployments, SP role?
element for safety and protection for important weapon
What event found SP units involved in war on a larger scale on foreign soil for the first time since the Vietnam Conflict?
Operation DESERT STORM
After Khober Towers, what action did the AF direct to ensure force protection changes were instituted?
Oct 1997: Security Specialists, LE Specialists and Combat Arms Training and Maintenance career fields were merged into one career field and renamed SF.
In what way did Air Mobility Command adopt the “first in” security force concept?
Phoenix Raven Program
After the terrorist attacks on Sept 11, 2001, what heightened security levels placed heavy demands on SF?
Increased installation patrols, identification checks, and vehicle checks.
What unit conducted the career fields first combat parachute assault?
786 SFS
Where is the integrated defense applications of active and passive defense measures employed?
To protect, defend, and fight to enable AF, Joint, and Coalition missions.
What year was, Defensor Fortis emblem and motto adopted?
1997
What do the crossed runways on the SF Flash represent?
All bases and AF operations
What are the DFC responsibilities?
total execution of ID missions, including tactical employment, training, admin, personnel management, and sustainment of ID forces.
What are the duties of the S-1?
Maintenance of unit strength such as loss estimates and personnel reports and records, personnel management, development of maintenance of morale, decorations and awards, health services, maintenance of discipline, law and order, and HQ management.
What sections comprise the S-2 branch?
Antiterrorism, force protection, and investigation.
What type of duties do combat arms personnel perform?
Provide instruction for installation personnel concerning safety and qualification on assigned small arms weapons. They perform weapons inspections, repair, and maintenance of all installation weapons. Manage the unit ammunition and weapons accounts and provide oversight and direction to the unit’s armory.
