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“1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I al Security Forces Block 1 Study Guide 2026 Exam Who established the Office of the Air Provost Marshall (APM)? - GORRECTANSWER) General Henry H Harp Arnold on March 29, 1943 Performance zones - SORREGANSWER! Reconsticuting - peak physical/mental recovery Defending - operate during on duty Responding - increased pain tolerance/alertness Surge - tunnel vision, appetite stops, max pain tolerance President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947 into law. - CORRECT ANSWER July 26 1947 Creation of the AF - GORRECTANSWER Nacional security act of 1947 September 1, 1950 - CORRECT ANSWER -Fitse Air Police School on Tyndall AFB, Fl. 1950s Korean War - CORRECT ANSWER -Air bases in forward areas found themselves suddenly overrun by the enemy, In many instances, Air Police were the only armed force on the base. These experiences led to the decision that the AF needed to develop a more extensive base defense capability by concentrating on the training of Air was adopted, and every AFSC was trained in armed combat. Police who would then train other members of the AF. The "soldier October 13, 1956 - CORRECT ANSWER-Air Police training transfered to Lackland AFB, TX. r I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L “1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I al 1960s Vietnam - CORRECT ANSWER -Air Base Ground Defense gaps were identified when 3 consecutive successful attacks on U.S Air Bases occurred. These attacks identified a critical need for better Air Base Ground Defense capabilities, Staff Sergeant Terrance Jensen - CORRECT ANSWER -Firs: Air Policeman KIA during Vietnam Conflict on July 1, 1965, Viemam war opecstieu _- CORRECT ANSWER. Sale vile This was an effort to bolster protection of air bases by training Security Police in light infantry tactics and special weapons. Through Operation SAFE SIDE, the 104 1st Security Police Squadron (SPS) (Test) was formed to train for operational deployment to Southeast Asia and to acquire the experience necessary to develop AF doctrine on base defense. Battle of Tan Son Nhut. CORRECT ANSWER -The biggest test of Security Police combat effectiveness came during the Vietnam Tet Offensive on January 31, 1968, the day Tan Son Nhut Air Base was attacked by a force of over seven Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army Battalions, totaling more than 2,500 enemy troops. 1966 - GORRECTANS WER In 1966, the name of the career field was changed from Air Police to Security Police. This term was considered descriptive, concise, and uniformly applicable; it combined the ove main mission elements; police and security functions. 11 CORRECT ANSWER Law Enforcement. This concept provided specialized training and the use of specific abilities. This resulted in enlisted career field was divided into nwo separate specialties, Security and the establishment of Security Police as a Category A career field for formal training requirements. This r I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L “1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I al U.S. invasion of Panama in December 1989, was a quick and decisive end to the dictatorial regime of General Manuel Antonio Noriega, the country's political strongman and commander of the Panamanian Defense Forces (PDF). thereby providing the U.S. military its first significant experience since Vietnam 1990s - CORRECT ANSWER -The 1990s pointed out the need for a highly trained and mobile expeditionary force capable of deploying anywhere at any time to defend AF personnel and resources. October 31, 1997 - CORRECTANSWER Security Specialist, Law Enforcement Specialist and Combat Arms Training and Maintenance career fields merged into one career field called, Security Forces. Operation desert storm - GORRECTANSWER! Operation DESERT STORM found Security Police involved in war on a large scale on foreign soil for the first time since the Vietnam conflict. Identified forces needed to be capable of deploying anywhere in a short period of time. Desert shield - CORRECTANGIWER objective was the defense of Saudi Arabia in the wake of the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. In January 1991, DESERT SHIELD turned into Operation DESERT STORM with the objective of liberating Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. During Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM Security Police personnel were tasked with securing air bases, providing dignitary support, securing classified information and resources, and counterterrorism Kobar towers - desert shield - GORRECTANSWER! October 31, 1997, the Security Specialist, Law Enforcement Specialist and Combat Arms Training and Maintenance career fields merged into one career field called Security Forces (SF). The SF career field merger was necessary because the previous organizational design was for a situation that no longer existed: The Cold War. Security forces year - GORRECTANGWER! October 31, 1997, the Security Specialist, Law Enforcement Specialist and Combat Arms Training and Maintenance career fields merged into one career field called Security Forces (SF). r I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L “1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I al Ethics - GORRECIANSWVER! Rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad. SF Code of Conduct - S@ORRIEGINANSWERI-(1 1) - Exercising Authority: accept your authority (Impartial, Firm, Respect from Public) ~ Professional Demeanor and Military Bearing: treating everyone in a dignified ans respectful manner. - Personal Appearance - Personal Attitude ~ Assistance to others - Attention to duty: do not consume any form of intoxicant while on duty or within eight hours of a duty tour. - Punishment of offender: is not authorized for SF members to carry out. - Dealing with Intoxicated Persons: SF will apprehend individuals that appear to be intoxicated (make every effort to avoid verbal and physical fights). - Off duty Conduct: how defenders act - Protection of Privacy: do not discuss offenses or incidents, except on the line of duty. RED HORSE CORRECTANSWER) Provide force protection, leadership and expertise to assigned forces. Advisor to the deployed commander, provide Antiterrorism/ FP level I. Maintain Resource Protection/ Physical Security. 820th Base Defense Group - GORRECTANSWER Deploy to operations at airbases where the threats are HIGH. this are small units, highly trained, mobile fighting force based in Moody AFB, GA. Phoenix Raven Program - GORRICTANSWERL Provide close-in security for aircraft where security is unknown or additional security is required. r I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L “1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I al MILITARY AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION - G@RREGHEINSWERI-UCMI give Security Forces authority to apprehend any person subject to trial by court-martial if the Security Forces member is executing security/law enforcement duties. Members with authority to administer oats to suspects, subjects, witnesses and victims subject to the UCM] include - GORRECTENGWER Officers, Noncommissioned officers (NCOs). On-duty Defenders, SF augmentation duty personnel. Security Forces have four authorities: - CORRECT ANSWER -to detain, apprehend, report, and correct Defenders Edge - GORRECIAINSIVERI ic is part of a larger effort to promote Defender performance, optimization to forge ans sustain life as a Defender. Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) - CORRECT ANSWER -- Prepares for action - SNS sends oxygen and blood to muscles in order to fight or flee Para Sympathetic Nervous System (PSNS) - CORRECT ANSWER -- Preparea body for rest/ recovery - Decrease blood pressure and heart rate. General Law and Order - GORRECTANSWER consise of measures necessary for SF to enforce laws, AFIs and UCM]. Types of Patrol - GORRECIANSWERI— Law and Order (LO) Pacrols - K9 Patrols - Directed Patrols - Presence Patrols r I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L “1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I al - Building checks Law and Order Patrols - SGIRREGIISINSWWERL-mo:e proactive approach co correcting offenses on base and are typically conducted to change driving behaviors. K9 Patrols - GORRECTANGWER) conducted by on duty K9 personnel assigned to flight or section, Directed Patrols - GORRECHANSIWER assigned to specific building or location for a specified amount of time e.g (Radar, stop sign, seat belt, etc.) Presence Patrol - CORRECT ANSWER-used in populated living or duty areas such as housing complex, parks, walking trails, etc. Unconscious Bias - SORREGINANSIVER! social stereorypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness, Mental Traps (unconscious bi GORRDCIANSWER— Perception: how we see people and recognize reality - Attitude: how we react towards certain people - Behavior: how receptive/ friendly we are towards certain people - Attention: which aspects of a person we pay most attention to - Listening Skills: how much we actively listen to what certain people say Type of bias - SORRECGIANSWER)— Conformity bias: when a person goes along with the majority whether or not it is right - Affinity bias: have something in common with another person and tend to side with them r I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L a | PRAP review - SQRREGHANSIVER! ac cisk seviews conducted weekly by Commander Rules of Engagement (ROE) - CORRECTANGWERL-Directives issued by competent military authority which delineate the circumstances and limitations under which US forces initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered. ROEs can be.. CORRECTING WER adjusted to be restrictive or permissive Authority to Bear Firearms (Eligibles) - GORRECTANGWER Group A- DoD military, civilian and contract personnel, ete. Group B- member other then those in Group A who are required to be armed as designated by deployment orders. Temporary withdrawal co bear Firearms - CORRECT ANSWER -~ Jess than 72 hours is verbal - more than 72 hours is written - CORRECT ANSWER -OC, baton, electronic control device, MWD and Less than Lethal Weapons handcuffs MWD is considered... - GORREGMANSWERa force multiplier and controlled aggression. UCM) - SGRREGIANSWVERProvides all branches of the military wich a common system of milicary justice, bua ee ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee eee eee eee Ds ce eee ee ee es “1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I al Manula for Courts-Martial (MCM) - GORRECTANSWER) Designed as the authority for implementing the UCM] and Consolidates military justice while meeting practical needs Rule 302(b) (1) MCM - GQRREGIANSWERD is who has authority, eg Military law enforcement officials, Officers, warrant officers and ncos Article 7(b) UCM] - GORRECTANSWER Gives SF (regardless of rank) authority to apprehend offenders. Four SF authorities - -- Detain - Apprehend - Report - Correct Detain - GORREGIANSWER) term used for dealing wich civilians or other personnel not subject to Article 2 of UCM] Apprehension - GORRECTANSWER equivalent to “arrest” or to take into custody Report - GORRECTANSWER prepare an official detailed account of violations of the UCM] to the proper authorities Correct - GORRECTANGWERL Warn offenders for minor infractions of laws and regulations SF have authority to enforce other aspects of federal law not covered by UCM] - SORREGHEINS WER Internal security Act of 1950 r I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L a | Ds ce eee ee ee es and the ability to try chem in a court and make a final determination of their case through courts of appeal (prosecutorial jurisdiction). Examples which outline the installation commander's responsibility for protecting personnel and property under their jurisdiction include: - GORRTCTANSWER-Under UCM] - The Internal Security Act of 1950 - Title 10 and Title 18, United States Code, Section 1382 - Assimilative Crimes Act: Makes criminal and adopts state criminal laws for areas of exclusive or concurrent federal jurisdiction, provided federal criminal law, including the UCMJ, has not defined an applicable offense for the misconduct committed — the UCMJ, Article 7 (b) authorizes SF members to apprehend offenders — The UCMJ, Article 92, authorizes Security Forces members to give lawful orders in the execution of their duties Types of jurisdiction - GORREGTIANSWERY-Subject-matver-jurisdiction Personal jurisdiction Legislative jurisdiction Subject-matter-jurisdiction - SORREGIANSWERL is the jurisdiction of a legal authority, such as a commander legal authority over or a court, over the offense./For example, a magistrate court would not have subject matter offender lacused jurisdiction over an offense of insubordination because it is not an offense prohibited by the federal criminal code or any state or local code that can be assimilated, A court-martial, by contrast, would have subject matter jurisdiction over this offense; as such, the conduct is prohibited by the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Personal jurisdiction - GORREGIPANSWER| Is the jurisdiction of the legal authority over the offender or the accused. The personal jurisdiction of the armed forces is status-based. For example, offenders are not subject to the jurisdiction of the armed forces once they are no longer in an active status. For a court-martial bua ee ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee eee eee eee a | to have jurisdiction, the offense must have been committed in an active military status and che member must be in active status at the time of trial. Legislative jurisdiction - G@ORREGMANSWERI-determines the limits of the power of the court with regard to the physical location of a crime or event. In some criminal cases, there may be a question concerning what level of government or sovereign (state, federal including militaryl), or host nation has authority over specific personnel or violations. At times, concurrent jurisdiction may be in effect, meaning that multiple governmental authorities may have jurisdiction or exclusive jurisdiction by one governmental authority. Legislative jurisdiction types- SORRECGHANSWER)-[xclusive Jurisdiction Concurrent Jurisdiction Proprietary Jurisdiction Reciprocal Jurisdiction CORRECT ANSWER -this type of legislative jurisdiction gives the federal government sole authority to legislate. The federal government has total or complete jurisdiction of offenses Exclusive Jurisdiction occurring on federal lands. Exclusive jurisdiction gives the federal government the exclusive right to prosecute offenses occurring therein. If persons commit an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, they are tried solely by the military, unless the crime also violates some other federal statute. Concurrent Jurisdiction - CORRECTANSWER-Both the federal and state overments retain all their legislative authority. If there is a potential conflict regarding exercise of jurisdiction, the federal government prevails under the Supremacy Clause listed in Article VI of the United States Constitution Security Forces should consult their Staff Judge Aavocate office for additional guidance Proprietary Jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWER -The military exercises the rights of a property owner only. The only federal laws that apply are those that do not rely upon federa jurisdiction, ¢-s, spionage, bank robbery, tax fraud, counterfeiting etc., however, the installation commander can still exclude civilians from the area pursuant to the commander's inherent authority. bua ee ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee eee eee eee Ds ce eee ee ee es “1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I al + Reestablishment of a shattered economy + The protection of life and property There are owo types of martial law: - GORRIBCIMSINSNVER! Qualified Martial Law Absolute Martial Law alified Marcial Law: - C@RREGIANSWERI- Civilian government continues to control its functions - This includes the courts and public utilities Q - Security Forces only have the authority to detain civilians, not apprehend them Absolute Martial Law: - CORRECT ANSWER - Military authority must cotally replace civil authority, absolute martial law is declared * This means the military would control all civil government functions, including the courts + For this to happen, the situation would have to be so urgent as to leave no other choice * Defenders would have complete authority to apprehend ALL OFFENDERS and prosecute them in military court Rules of Evidence - (ORRECIVANSWER)-For evidence to be admissible ina court or a hearing, you must lawfully obtain it. As prescribed in the Fourth Amendmen Hearsay - GORRECTANSWER)" Hearsay" is a statement, other than the one made by the declarant while testifying at the crial or hearing, offered in evidence co prove the truth of the matter asserted Search - search is ar examination of a person, property, or premises to uncover evidence of a crime or criminal intent, such as stolen goods, burglary cools and weapons r I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L “1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I al Search warrant - Q{ORREGINAINSWWER search warrant is an express permission to search and seize isued by competent civilian authority. Because search authorizations and search warrants refer co different concepts and are subject to different rules, personnel must maintain the distinction between them, the terms are not interchangeable Probable cause to search - CORRECT ANSWER -This exists when there is a reasonable belief the person, property or evidence sought is in the place or on the person to be searched and a search authorization may be based upon hearsay evidence in whole or in part Search Affidavit - CORRECT ANSWER -searcht affidavit is a statement of Probable Cause” supporting the request for authorization co search and seize Evidence collection - GCORRECTANGWER) [Evidence is collected and annotated on the AF Form 52, Evidence Tag This needs to be completed as soon as possible after collecting items of evidence. When accomplishing the AF Form 52 evidence must be thoroughly described and chain of custody recorded. FORM 52 Multiple and varying types of evidence may be consolidated onto one AF Form 52, provided: (and if multiple forms used?) - CORRECT ANSWER -The evidence is collected by the -same person Same place -Part of the same case If multiple AF Form 52 are used ensure: Number the evidence tags consecutively (e.g., | of 3, 2 of 3, etc.) + Be sure to maintain chain of custody Mark each item of evidence with the: CORRECT ANSWER. Das r I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L a | Civil Law is the - CORRECT ANSWER -the body of laws of a state or nation regulating ordinary private matters as distinct from laws regulating criminal, political, military matters. An example would be a Dispute over borrowed money. Secutity Forces would not be involved unless a ctiminal offense occurs Federal Tort law is a - CORRECT ANSWER -body of rights, obligations, and remedies applied by courts in civil proceedings to provide relief for persons who have suffered harm from the wrongful acts of others. Tort Law is a civil lawsuit (not criminal) which may resule in compensation. Ic is filed by private citizen(s) when an injury or damage caused by wrongful acts occur. three elements in every tort action: - CORRECT ANSWER -1. The plaintiff must establish the defendant was under a legal duty to act in a particular fashion 2. The plaintiff must demonstrate the defendant breached this duty by failing to conform their behavior accordingly 3. The plaintiff must prove he suffered injury or loss as a direct result of the defendant's breach Search and Seizure authorization procedures - CORRECT ANSWER. Tt describes procesures (conched including but not limited to: Persons, Place or Things, Search and Seizure is to bizations will also describe the specific should be shown to the concerned parties. A search authorization is completed on an AF Form 1176, When conducting a search authorization on base _ - GORRECTANSWER Squadron Commanders may authorize a search that is within their respective units. To obtain search anywhere on che installation you must consult with che Installation Commander and Military Judge. To conduct a search authority off base it must be obtained and executed by the following individuals: - CORREGHANSWERE Civil Auchovces bua ee ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee eee eee eee Ds ce eee ee ee es a | + AFOSI Agents (In some circumstances) * Defenders if requested by civil authorities and is within the limitation of Posse Comitatus Act * Defenders can conduct a search of military members quarters off base without a warrant if consent is given by the member and is documented on the AF Form 1364, Consent for Search and Seizure When to seize GORRECTANSWER! Plain View Not in plain view Exigent Circumstances ANSWWERE-Criminal Investigations - Take control of crime scenes and collect all case data. Prepare case Defenders conduct multiple law and order operations, some of these operations include: report and testify in court. Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection (AT/FP) - Create random patrols and measures to be implemented on installations to enhance law and order: Disseminates AT/FP information to subordinate units for practical use, Crowd Control/Riot Control - Use proper riot control devices to assist with situations, Actions should be taken to resolve situations as soon as possible. U.S Customs Operations - Inspect luggage and vehicles for contraband and contaminates. Ensure individuals have proper documents for travel. Military Working Dogs (MWDs) - MWD are a force multiplier. They are able to detect and deter explosives and controlled substances humans cannot. Traffic Investigator Trained personnel who respond to major vehicle accidents and are able to accurately recreate and determine various facts about a crash or incident. Law and Order opetations are applied worldwide and should be actively practiced overseas and in deployed locations. Air Force Justice Information System (AJIS) - GORREGIANSWERI developed primarily to meet the Congressionally mandated bua ee ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee eee eee eee Ds ce eee ee ee es