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What is the significant of 29 March 1943

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SF birthday

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When did the designation air police come into effect

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Nov 1948

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Why was base defense training discontinued in 1956

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When it became evident that the program was not making headway

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In the initial stages of the Korean War why did the American and South Korean forces fall

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Were ill prepared

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Based on the experience of Korea the Air Force was led to make what base defense decision

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Develop a more extensive base defense

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On the 60 why was the name air provost Marshall dropped in favor of director of security and law enforcement

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It was a name that reflected the actual responsibilities of the job

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In 1943 as a result of the reorganization of the war department what were the army Air Force military police companies renamed?

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AAF base security battalions

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Explain operation safe side

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Effort to bolster protection of air bases by training SF police in the light infantry tactics and special weapons

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What career field milestone occurred in November 1971

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Females allowed in law enforcement

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What year was the shift commander introduced

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1975

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During GLCM deployments what role did security police play

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The pivotal element for Saftey and protection of this important weapon system

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What event found SP units involved in war on a large scale on foreign soil for the first time since the Vietnam conflict

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Operation desert storm

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After kobar towers what action did the Air Force direct to ensure force protection changes were instituted

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Security specialist, law and combat arms were merged creating one security forces

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In what way did air mobility command adopt the “first in” security force concept

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The Phoenix Raven program

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After sep 11 2001 what heightened security levels placed heavy demand of SF personnel

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Increased installation patrols, ID checks and vehicle searches

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What was operation desert safe side

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60 day operation to kill or capture insurgents that had bombed the base at balad with mortars

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What is the security forces mission

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To protect, defend and fight to enable Air Force, joint, and coalition missions

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What must every airman be knowledgeable of

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Basic police and ground combat skills

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What year did the defensor fortis emblem and motto adopted

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1997

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When and to whom was the first air police shield issued

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1959 to brigadier general R.F. Burgman, air provost marshal

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When was our current shield adopted

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1966

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Why do SF members wear distinctive uniforms

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Distinguish from other career fields, personnel can readily identify SF in crisis situation, symbol of truth, trust and responsibility

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When and what two distinctive symbols where given to the career field to identify your specialized mission

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1975, force protection qualification badge and SF beret

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What agency publishes the SF career field education and training plan

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The HQ Air Force security forces center

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SF must possess what skill level prior to entering the MWD handler apprentice course
AFSC 3P051
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What AFSC is awarded I pin completion of the combat arms apprentice course
3P031B
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What are the training requirements for awarding of the 3P051 skill level
Completion of journeyman CDCs
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What are the requirements to attend airman leadership school
Ssgt selects or SrA with 48 months of total active federal military service
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What must be completed prior to assuming the tank of MSgt
Complete NCO academy
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Who is the code of conduct applicable to
All military personnel regardless of duty position or branch of service
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Which article of the code of conduct would you violate if you have information harmful to your fellow prisoners
Article 4
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As a POW what information are you required to give when questioned
Name, rank, service number and date of birth
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What are your actions according to general order number 2 if you cannot contact a superior
Exercise discretion and act according to their training, best judgment and common sense
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What general conduct guideline would you violate if you consumed alcohol within 8 hours prior to duty
Attention to Duty
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What are your guidelines for exercising authority
Punishment of Offenders
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What is the primary responsibility of a security forces investigator S2I function
Investigating crimes and incidents requiring more detailed and specialized analysis than you were used to conducting while on flight
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What is the primary role of the training S3T section
Ensure the readiness of your unit to meet the war time tasks and home station skills required in AFI 36-2225 and AFI 10-249
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The military working dog S3T function manages the MWD program and provides
The capability to enforce military laws and regulations, suppress illegal drug use, detect explosives and protect the installation and its resources
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What is the biggest task of the mobility and readiness S4M function
Tasking orders and deploying your troops in support of the various ongoing operations throughout the world
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What is the responsibility of the vehicles S4V function
Maintaining the fleet of vehicles assigned to the unit
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Who monitors the missile flight area and what do these people provide
Monitored by personnel assigned to a site security control center. They provide overall control of security forces personnel and monitor the security and activity of the LF, convoys and other security activities assigned in their area of responsibility
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Why was the SFMIS (S4M) developed
Primarily to meet the Congressional-mandated Defense incident based reporting system (DIBRS) requirements and improve day-to-day operations of the Air Force security forces
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Because of their relative isolation and distance from a support base LFs hardened to protect against what
An attack and to offer significant delay features
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What is the significance of the FSC directing the response to an alarm
To ensure sufficient response forces are dispatched and tactically employed to defeat the adversary prior to them gaining access to the weapon
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Who may enter LFs
Personnel who have a valid need to enter the area
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As a result of the reorganization of the war department in 1943 which office was established
Air provost marshal
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After the air police school transferred to parks AFB California it was redesigned as which defense school
Provost Marshall
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On 1 September 1950 which organization was established at Tyndall AFB Florida
Air police school
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What happened to the air bases located in the forward areas during the Korean War
Were suddenly overrun by the enemy
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When was the ban lifted on women entering the security field
Jan 1985
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On October 1997 the specialists, law and combat arms and maintenance career fields mergers into one that
Was renamed security forces
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Which operation was launched against the Taliban in December 2001
Enduring freedom
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You may display the security forces emblem and shield together when
Doing so enhances the career field image
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Which statement describes our security forces symbol
Falcon over crossed runways
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In what year was the first trial issue of the shield approved
1957
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Security forces members wear distinguishing uniform items because
Other personnel need to readily identify SF members during crisis
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As a part of a more distinctive uniform SF personnel wear a beret wth a defensor fortis flash which
Identifies SF as an elite group charged with protecting the Air Force worldwide
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The beret is properly worn when the headband is straight across the forehead and
1 inch above eyebrows
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What Air Force specialty code is awarded to SF member upon completion of the military working dog handler apprentice course
3PO31A
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What course is mandatory for award of the Air Force specialty code 3PO51
SF journeyman career development course
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You just complete airman leadership school prior to
Assuming the rank of Ssgt
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The code of conduct is a guide for action during
War and as a POW
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Which article of the code of conduct states I will never surrender of my own free will
Article II
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Which code of conduct article are you continuously attempting to escape when captured
Article III
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Your conduct when apprehending a suspect should be in accordance with
AFI 31-207 Arming and use of force
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Which section acts as a liaison between the unit, base supply, hazardous materials, general devices admin and defense reutilization marketing office
S4S supply
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When providing missile field security how often do you test the alarm systems to ensure operational capabilities of the security system
As necessary
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When the LF is penetrated or unlocked, or a pay loader with a weapon is present the LF is designated as
A limited area
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What is the meaning of military jurisdiction
It's the authority, capacity, power and right of the military to police their own
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What source of military jurisdiction provides the president with the title of commander in chief
The constitution
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What does the SOFA agreement spell out
Through SOFA nations spell out what authority visiting military forces exercise while operating in the host nations territory
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What does article 5 of the UCMJ state
States that the UCMJ applies everywhere
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Define exclusive jurisdiction
Federal gov has sole authority to enforce the law on the installation
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Define concurrent jurisdiction
Both the state and federal gov have authority to enforce the law on the installation
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Define partial jurisdiction
Both state and federal gov have some legislative authority but neither has exclusive power
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Define proprietary jurisdiction
The fed gov has the same rights as any property owner
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When overseas where does the commanders rights to exercise authority come from
Comes from US laws applying in overseas areas and from bilateral and multilateral agreements between US and host countries
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Define an occupied territory
An area not located in the US or one of its possessions
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When martial law is declared what does it provide
Provides for the relief and rehabilitation of the people, resumption of industrial production, reestablishment of a shattered economy and the protection of life and property
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Who does the UCMJ apply to
It applies to all members of the armed forces
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US marshals normally receive civilians detained for on base offenses under what jurisdiction
Title 18, section 1382 USC
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Who signed into law the department of defense authorization act and what did it add
On 1 December 1981 Reagan signed and it added a chapter titled Military cooperation with "civilian law enforcement officials" or CLEA to title 10
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What US code title directly affects the Air Force
Title 10
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What is the greatest advantage of MWD teams
Their superior ability to detect individuals, particularly during periods of limited visibility
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How do we make MWDs more visible to the public
By holding periodic MWD demonstrations making them as realistic as possible, publicizing them well and planning them so large numbers of people can attend
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Who provided specific guidance on using MWDs to conduct searches on base
The base SJA will provide guidance
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In the CONOUS, MWDs are normally used to inspect or search what items or areas
Inspect or search military aircraft, cargo, household goods and baggage
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In what three general functions are MWDs used effectively
A units security, law and contingency operations
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Drug detection dogs are appropriate for what types of searches
Buildings, vehicles, baggage, packages, aircraft during threats, protection details or other routine sweeps
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Drug detection dogs help support what AF goal
The AF goal of a drug free environment
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During security operations what is the MWDs primary mission
To deter, detect and detain intruders in areas surrounding AF recourses
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Where would you position MWDs when conducting dismounted combat patrols in a village
In the middle of patrol
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How are MWD EDD teams utilized during SENEX/BIP operations
Searching and clearing aircraft, motorcade vehicles, VIP quarters and conference locations
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ROEs fall into one of two categories what are they
Self defense or mission
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Define hostile force
Any civilian, paramilitary, military force or terrorist with or without national designation who has committed hostile acts, exhibited hostile extent or had been declared hostile by appropriate authorities
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Define self defense
The inherent right to use all necessary means available to take appropriate actions to defend oneself, a unit and other US forces from a hostile act or demonstrated hostile intent
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Explain necessity and proportionality as elements of self defense
Necessity exists when a hostile act occurs or when a force or terrorist exhibits hostile intent Proportionality is used to counter a hostile act or demonstrated hostile intent
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What are the 5 Ss and their definitions
SHOUT- attempt to verbally control and de escalate the situation SHOW- clearly establish who is in control and that you are willing to escalate or de escalate your level of force to meet the situation. SHOUT- challenge and verbally manipulate the situation until you regain control SHOOT-if authorized and appropriate to meet the level of force being brought to bear against you, fire warning shots. SHOOT-if necessary to counter hostile threat, shoot to eliminate the threat
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What is a written order issued by a competent authority called
A search authorization
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Who is not considered an impartial party and cannot authorize search and seizure
CSF or the SJA
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Probable cause searches are covered under what legal manual
Rule 315 MCM
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Define authorization to search
Expressed permission, written or oral, issued by competent military authority

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