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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 Test Block 1 Guide Practice 2026 1943 General Henry Hap Arnold - GORRESTANSWER Established office of the Air Provost Marshal Army Air Force (AAE) and military police combined Renamed AAF Security Batallions National Security Act of 1947 - GORRECTANSWER Created the USAF Army Air Force MP eventually became the USAF 1948 General Order No. 1 - CORRDCTANGWER)-Designated units and individuals serving under them as “air police” Established the Air Provost Marshal Ist Air Provost Marshal - GORRECTANSWER! Colonel Joseph V Dillon Korean War Era 1950 - CORRECT ANSWER -Air police were the only “armed” force on base AF needed to develop a more extensive base defense * unpreparedness of Korean War led to development and training of all AF members 1950 - GORREGHANSWER| First Air Force police school was established at Tyndall AFB in Florida 1952 - GORREGHANSWER) Air Base Defense School was developed at Parks AFB in California 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 | 1956 - CORRECT ANSWER -Air Police Training transferred to Lackland AFB in Texas 1960s Vietnam and Air Base Defense - GORREGINANSWER)-The name of the "Air Provost Marshal” changed to the Director of Security and Law Enforcement 1965 - CORRECTANSWER) First Air Policeman killed in action in Vietnam 1966 - CORRECT ANSWER -Career field name changed from Air Police to Security Police 1967 - GORRECTANSWER. Operation SAFE SIDE formed 104 1st SP Squadron * test squadron to deploy co Southeast Asia Battle of Son nhut - CORRECT ANSWER-[an 31 1968 Vietnam Tet defense offensive - biggest rest of combat effectiveness ~ bunker 051 5 man team held off assault long enough to wait for back up - attacked by a force of over seven Viet cong army battalions 2,500 enemy troops - it was a Vietnamese holiday so it wasn't expected - blew a hole in the west dense and penetrated the base - four of five men were killed Louis fisher, William cyr, Charles Hebron, Roger mills, Alonzo Coggins (the only survivor) - managed to take back the bunker and all five men were awarded the Silver Star for their defense of bunker O51 Lessons Learned From Battle of Son Nhut- CORRECT ANSWER -Air Base defense policy needed revision “Whole Base” Concept - needed security guarding all points of the base 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 Operation Desert Shield - CORRECTNSIWER-August 1990 objective was the defense of Saudi Arabia in the wake of the invasion of Kuvwaie by Iraq. ~ was the first time we went to war on foreign soil since the Vietnam conflict Operation Desert Storm - GORRECTANSWER Objective was to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. Security personnel were tasked with securing Air Force bases, providing dignitary support, securing classified information and resources and counter-terrorism. Also to secure air strips. Bombing of Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia - CORRECT ANSWER -June 1996 - staff sergeant Alfredo Guerrero, Senior Airman Corey Grice, and AlC Christopher Wager were on sentry duty on top of the roof of a dormitory - noticed a suspicious vehicle pull up outside the compound, and then the occupants ran away. - sounded the alarm and warned everyone - vehicle exploded 19 airmen dead and more than 260 injured in its wake - saved numerous lives and helped evacuate and tend to victims and earned airman’s medal - incident led to major force protection changes 1997- GORIRESANGIWER Finally became SF - security specialist, law enforcement specialists, and combat arms training and maintenance all combined together * NEW MISSION WAS FORCE PROTECTION CORRECT ANSWER -23,733 total sorties in defense of air space - enhanced security of military Operation Noble Eagle cilities - heightened security level placed heavy demands on SF Personnel due to increased installation patrols, identification checks and vehicle checks. 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 Operation Enduring Freedom - GORRECTANS WER) P residenc Bush declared war on Afghanistan because the Taliban was harboring the terrorists who carried out 9/11 Operation Iraqi Freedom - G@@RREGIANSWERL Operation where U.S. troops invaded Iraq and Saddam's forces collapsed almost immediately. Baghdad fell, and Saddam and other Iraqi leaders went into hiding. In the months that followed Saddam and many of his supporters were captured - SE members helped by securing Air fields around the world while some prepared to enter Iraq itself Camp Bucca - @ORRECIANSWERLA detention cencer used by the U.S. Military during the Iraq war. - over 20,000 detainees - ensured food, water, and medical care were available ~ SF tasked to train and deploy a police transition team to Baghdad and the goal was to help take back some of three cities that had been taken over by insurgents - trained Iraqi correctional officers - helped provide security for the compound Air Force Cross Recipients - G@ORRE@MANSWERI-Only ovo in USAF history - capt Reginald Massey - capt Garth Wright Camp Bullis - GORRECTANSWER Began training all AF members - weapons use, tactics, maneuvers, and small unit and leadership skills to prepare them for convoy escort duties Operation DESERT SAFESIDE - CORRECT ANSWER Jan Ist launched this 60 day operation to kill or capture insurgents that had bombarded the base at Balad with mortars some with up to a 6.5 kilometer range. 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 Personal Attitude - G@ORRECHANSWERL Will mosc likely determine the positive or negative outcome of any situation. SF will perform duties in an impartial, just, friendly, and helpful manner. Discrimination based on race, color, sex, or disabilities will not be tolerated. Assistance to others - CORRECT ANSWER -A major role for any police force. SF must render assistance to the public and most of all promptly assist any injured or ill individuals. Attention to Duty - CORRECT ANSWER -Do not consume any form of intoxicant while on duty or within eight hours of a duty tour. Remain alert and vigilant on post at all times. Seek Favors - CORRECT ANSWER -Do not seek personal advantage, gratuity or reward for performing official duties. Do not try to gain favor or popularity by showing favoritism, overlooking violations, and or failing to enforce laws. Punishment of Offenders - CORRECT ANSWER -This carry out. SF may correct, caution, or warn someone for minor violations and will not admonish or not authorized for security forces members to reprimand. SF duty during apprehension of suspects is to protect the health and welfare of the apprehended suspect. - do not show disregard for suspects belongings or physical well being - avoid verbal and physical fights with intoxicated individuals Off duty Conduct - SORREGINAINSWWERE E ncompasses how defenders act, SF isa highly visible career field and you must remain above reproach at all times. Munition Storage Sites (MUNSS) - CORRECTANSWER) Geographically separated units are located on NATO main operating bases throughout Europe. - tasked to receive, store, maintain, and account for US nuclear munitions and to provide those munitions to NATO strike wing commander when directed, 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 | - SF maintains custody and control of munitions assigned to NATO. - Host nation is responsible for external security around storage structures, aircraft, flight line areas and all Law Enforcement functions, rapid engineer deployable heavy operational repair squadron engineer ( RED HORSE) - CORRECT ANSWVERISF provide force protection, leadership, and expertise to assigned forces and are responsible for instructing all these personnel on force protection procedures. They will act as force protection Advisor to the deployed commander, provide anti-terrorism/FP level T and other mandatory deployment briefings. They will also maintain Resource Protection/Physical Security Program. 820th Base Defense Group - GORRECTANSWER! Created for a Air Base Ground Defense, these squadrons deploy to operations at airbases where the threats are considered "high". The units are small, highly trained, mobile fighting force and are based in Moody AFB GA. Contingency Response Forces (CRG) - GORRECTANSWER Deploys as all or pact of a 120 person team with no more than 12 hour notice and are based in eight different CONUS/OCONUS locations. Select ones may also train and deploy with a US Army Rapid Port Element as part of a Joint Task Force. Phoenix Raven Program - GORRECTANSWER Provide close-in security for aircraft where security is unknown or additional security is required. They advise aircrew on FP measures and conduct airfield assessments. SF Personnel deploy as teams of two or si and attend the three week training course is conducted at the AF Expeditionary Center at JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. Fly Away Security (FAS) - GORRECTANSWER! Provides discrete, low visibility for aircraft where security is unknown or deemed inadequate, Designed to detect attempts to access or damage aircraft, they provide integrated defense advice to aircraft commanders. FAS teams defend AF Aircraft and personnel (anti-hijack role) from terrorist, criminal and foreign intelligence threats. Tactical Security Elements (TSE) - GORRECTANSWER!-TSE provides security for airmen outside the Base Perimeter, bur within the Base Security Zone (BSZ) and support counter-threat operations. This is a team isa highly mobile, tactical maneuver element designed to provide "overwatch" of airmen and conduct 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 MWD Support - GORRECTANSWER! Equip, train, and manage MWD section to support DoD Defenders Edge - CORRECT ANSWER -Take a multi-layered effort towards helping the career field forge and sustain Defender Athletes across the diverse SF mission now and in the future, it is pact of a larger effort to promote defender performance optimization to forge and sustain life as a defender. - resist the negative impact of operational duties and recover quickly. - builds offensive and defensive skills in both the combat and operational environment to strengthen the defender athlete as well as the tools to support a quick recovery. DPO - GORRECTANSWER Includes tactical thinking, nutrition, sense of purpose with a winning mindset and mental toughness. Sympathetic Nervous System - CORRECT ANSWER - Prepares for action - adrenaline and cortisol - when released it increases blood sugar, blood pressure, and heart rates, etc. - positive and negative effects - SNS sends oxygen and blood to muscles in order to fight or flee CORRECT ANSWER -~ prepares body for rest and recovery - decreases blood pressure and heart rate, Breathing returns to normal Para Sympathetic Nervous System Performance Zones - GORRECTENGWER Charging/parked Ready Engaged Overdrive 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 Breathing Techniques - GORRECTANGWER Fou count method and longer exhale method Four count method - CORRECT ANSWER-Take four counts of deep belly breaths by inhaling in through the nose, hold about four seconds then exhale out through the mouth for four breaths Longer exhale method - CORRECT ANSWER -This method is the same as the four count method except the exhale is longer. Inhalation should take four to five counts hold for three to four counts then exhale five to six counts General law and order - GORRECIINSWERL Law and order operations consist of measures necessary for the SF to enforce laws, Maintain active law and order of operations to prevent crimes from happening. SF Investigations - CORRECT ANSWER -Can take control of crime scenes and collect all case data and prepare case report and testify in court as needed Anti-terrorism and force protection - CORRECT ANSWER - Creates random patrols and measures to be implemented on installations to enhance law and order. Also disseminates information to subordinate units for practical use. Crowd control/riot control - CORRECT ANSWER -Uses proper riot control devices to assist with situations. Actions should be taken to resolve situation as soon as possible. US customs operations - GORRECTANSWER Inspect luggage and vehicles for contraband and contaminates to ensure individuals had proper documents for cravel. Use of MWDs - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be used as a force multiplier and should be used as much as possible. They are able to detect explosives, controlled substances that humans cannot 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 Directed Patrols - CORRECT ANSWER -Are assigned to a specific building or location for a specified amount of time - radar - walking of presence patrol - building check - heath and wellness check Squadron or wing level leadership cypically assigned directed patrols - SORREGIANSWVER! Based on current time and statistics and can integrate other duties in with assigned patrols - ID checks - restricted area badge check - vehicle inspection Presence Patrols - CORRICTANSWER Typically used in populated living or duty areas such as housing complex, parks, walking trails, school zones, offices, and shopping areas. Interaction with defenders, actively being out in the public to deter crime. Personnel on duty complete building checks - CORRECT ANSWER -Walk through can be conducted and acts as a presence patrol. It allows officers a chance to see faces and building layout during peak duty hours. Personnel Off Duty Patrol - CORRECT ANSWER -Make sure buildings are locked up and secure. Check for break ins and any unauthorized personnel in area. Unconscious Bias - GORRECTANSWERL Involv: individuals form. They don’t show outward bias. It is unaware to the person. Developed based on influences s stereotypes about certain groups of people that and experiences. 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 Implicit bias - CORRECTANSWER-Women aren’tas strong as men, all Americans are arrogant, all airmen are dumb. Perception - SORREGHANSWTERI How we see people and recognize reality Attitude - CORRECTANSWER)-How we react towards certain people Behovior - GORREGHANSIER! How receptvelltiendly we are towards certain people Attention - GORRECTANSWER! Which aspects of a person we may pay attention to the most Listening skills - GORRECTANS WER) How much we actively listen to what certain people say Conformity Bics- QGRIREGINANSWER!-When a person goes along with the majority whether or noc i's right Affinity Bias - GORRECIANSWER! When we have something in common with another person and tend to side with them on issues and situations Halo Effect - GORRECTANSWER) When we see that a person does good things and let that influence our perception of them Horns Affect - CORRICTANSWERL When we see one bad thing about a person and let it could our judgement about a person Confirmation Bias - CORRECTANSWER) Make a judgement about a person and look evidence up to back up our own opinions 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 Goal of Use of Force - CORRECT ANSWER -I's gain control of the situation or individual encountered while using only the force that is necessary to accomplish their duties. - use of force does not solely apply to firearms and deadly force confrontations but all applications of lethal and less-lethal force. Forces must be 3 things - SORRIECIVANSIWER)-Reasonable in intensity duration and magnitude based off of totality of circumstances. - deadly force should only be used when lesser means fail or are not feasible Security forces liability standards - CORRECT ANSWER -SF members require routine monitoring for reliability. The member, supervisors, medical personnel and peers provide this information needed. Essential Elements CORREGTANSWER, Muse 2 US Citizen Maintain active security clearance Completion of security forces technical training Continuously monitored by commander, medical staff, peers, and members - at risk conducted weekly by commander - first sergeant military teaining flight, supervisors, others deemed appropriate review at risk members for suitability co bear arms SF members Responsibilities - GORRECTANSWERL Nocify chain of command when you feel you or your wingman seem to be physically, emotionally, or mentally unfit to bear arms - inform medical personnel - medications need to be taken accordingly - alcohol and any medication that would hinder your ability to work should stop 8 hours prior to shift - may cause negative impact of not reported 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 Behavioral/personalicy factors (referring to bearing arms) - GORRECHANSWERLDuration Frequency Intensity No magic number of factors suggests personality disorder is present - drinking too much - depression talks of suicide - changes in behavior - mood swings ROE - GORRECTENSWER Directives issued by competent authority, which outline limitations under which US forces will initiate or continue combat engagements. Depending on the mission these can be adjusted to be restrictive or permissive Two types of ROE - CORRECT ANSWER -Self defense and mission accomplishment ROE/METT-TC Mission Requirements GORRECTENGWER Policy Legal Military Policy - CORREGTPANSWERLL xecutive Order 11850 prohibits first use of riot control agents without president approval Legal - SORREGIANSWER)-Hospitals, churches, shrines, schools, or other historical sites will not be engaged unless for self defense 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 Procect - GORRECHANSWER!H uman life and property with necessary deadly force METT-TC - GORRECTANSWER Mission Enemy Troops Time Terrain Civil Concern Group A (Authority co Bear Arms) - GORRECTANSWER! Consists of DoD military, civilian and contract personnel performing law enforcement, security of force protection duties or personnel serving in an AFSC that specifies qualification to bear firearms as part of their officials duties IAW AFI 36-2654, combat arms program, or as identified in the Air Force Officer Classification Directory our Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory. Group B (Authority to Bear Arms) - CORRECTANSWER) Consists of members other than those in the other group who are required to be armed or designated by deployment orders to meet Air Force War and Mobilization Plan of Air Expeditionary Force Unit Type Code deployment requirements and have no I'm garrison of peacetime arming requirements . Who can authorize assigned personnel to openly bear and use firearms? Centers, numbered Air Force, direct reporting unit or wing commanders etc, Who can authorize the ability co bear concealed firearms? - GORRECTENSWER Installation commanders, defense force commanders, occasionally OST if we have to assist them Dury assignment command post and operations center controllers - missile combat crews and nuclear payload transporters - munitions maintenance - SF augmentees as designated by their applicable commander/arming authority - battlefield airmen - aircrew members may be armed in peacetime for protection of Air Force assets and personal defense - aircrew flight equipment personnel - CORREGHANSWER:s}cOM, bua ee ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee eee eee eee “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 Temporary withdrawal to bear firearms - CORRECT ANSWER -Less than 72 hours can be a verbal notification from the responsible commander or from the duty roster authentication individual. This notification will be made it the servicing armory and the individual. They will ensure a weapon is not issued to the person. It is updated within 24 hours of notice on a DNA roster. Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act - (QRRECIANSWERL W riccen notice will be issued to individual about their inability to bear a firearm. This happens when it longer than 72 hours and will be issued by the commander, Individual must acknowledge withdrawal and receive copy. If they are on the written list for longer than 180 days their entire job will be re-evaluated. Reasons for immediate withdrawal of firearms - GORRECTANGWER Identified substance abusers, emotionally unstable, suffering from alcohol abuse or dependence, taking prescriptions that impairs ability to use firearm, relieved of duty for disciplinary reasons, removed from duty pending a use of force review board. Permanent withdrawal goes through the defense force commander and if so must document it via AF Form 590 (withdrawal or reinstarement) Intermediate use of force - CORRECT ANSWER -The level of force used to gain subjects compliance and is not likely or intended to cause death. Less than lethal weapons are designed to incapacitate personnel on material, minimize fatalities, prevent permanent injury, and prevent target from functioning. Other uses include the avoidance of undesired damage to property and environment. Less than lethal weapons - GORRECTMNSWER Expandable batons, OC Spray, tasers, MWD, and handcuffs. OC Spray - CORRECT ANSWER -Aids in keeping hostile subjects from close reach. Safe way to subdue subjects without permanent injury. One employed handcuff as quick as possible. Effects Involuntary eve closure, burning sensation, inflammation of eyes, excessive discharge from nose and eyes, and shortness of breath. Includes anxiety, change in breathing, panic, possible anxiety attack. 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