Security Forces Culture of Defending the Base

Security Forces has a strong culture and history of "Defending the Base." The AF/A4S has implemented the Reconstitute Defender Initiative to enable Defenders to be more lethal and more capable of completing mission sets. Hear directly from Lieutenant General Cooper, AF/A4, and Brigadier General Tullos, AF/A4S, on how your leadership is working to modernize training, weapon systems, and resources. While these and other initiatives aim to enhance your capabilities, it is equally important that you understand your core responsibilities, get back to the basic fundamentals, and build future Defenders. Defensor Fortis.
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[@5point0h67]

As a USAF Firefighter that wanted to be security forces I can honestly say this was an awesome and very informative video! Aim high

[@philipastore7706]

I became a Civilian Firefighter when I separated. Security Forces when in... Great Lines of work!

[@stevenhall9762]

I was an Air/Security Policeman, 1966-1970. I have followed the career field with the help of my membership in the Vietnam Security Police Association. The training and job descriptions have taken on huge, positive changes since Vietnam. The Officer and NCO corps is top notch. The training is in-depth, continuous and excellent, especially compared to what I and most of my contemporaries received. There are many challenging specialties within the SF career field that can be achieved if you have the drive and determination to succeed. My son-in-law was in the Army in Iraq and he said the SF troops went "outside the wire" right along side the Army troops during searches. If you want deployments and action, your best choice would be to qualify for assignment with the 820th Base Defense Group. This unit deploys as a unit much like Army units, with it's own HQ, medical personnel, cooks, etc. Their history dates back to the Safeside units that were trained in the mid to late 60's for deployment to Vietnam. Security Forces today is a far, far better organization than it was during the Vietnam War. The leadership, training and equipment are the best the Air Force has to offer.

[@atvlifefam2424]

My son is security forces so proud of him

[@107Suavee]

People in other branch’s don’t give the airforce enough credit. But they are pretty badass if you ask me .

[@Xpistos510]

Rj The SMK, they act like the Air Force never engages in combat. Sure, it’s true that the culture is “more relaxed”. But they’re not any less efficient, effective, or combat ready. ...Especially Security Forces and Special Operations.

[@skyggekriger]

Don't get it twisted. If you aren't infantry, you're more than likely put down irregardless of branch. There are a few exceptions but otherwise, no one forced you to choose the branch and mos you chose

[@emilymarie6518]

My dream job! Im enlisting in just about a year and a half and i cant wait🇺🇸✈

[@ChaosCrafter1000]

Emily Pelfrey I'm enlisting in 2 years, straight out of college. See you there!

[@nickyb6657]

How is it

[@Mitch-uu4fk]

Just know if you plan on getting into this career field embrace the suck, it sucks sometimes but I still love it, btw OC spray sucks and yes you will have to get sprayed in the new security forces tech school course.

[@nickyb6657]

TheAllAmericanKayaker how long are the hours typically bc I would like to have free time when I enlist lol

[@milkmonitor807]

@@nickyb6657 you'll have plenty of time off. The best schedule I have ever worked was the panama schedule. You Litteraly work 15 days out of the month.

[@sramoore0075187]

Right on boys!!! Keep kicking ass!

[@WootTootZoot]

I was SP from 71-75. I know guys I worked with that would have loved to get this kind of support back in the day.

[@cmcer1995]

Ditto 1972-1976 SP

[@bassproshophat8999]

6:33 my boy made a 9mm look like a 44mag 😂

[@SnowDeemy]

with a heavy gun lmao

[@jamesfair9540]

Thanks for you all service it is much needed 1983 to 2005 to 2010 to 2021

[@rashidapowers2306]

I’m tearing as I watch this video. I want and will be an Air Force Defender! It’s in my blood.

[@SpeakMusic25]

good luck see you in fox hole battle battle

[@eddiemelon9780]

I server 12 years as USAF/SP 1980-1992: Good times with assignments in Puerto Rico, Utah, United Kingdom, Italy & Kansas. Things have changed. SP wasn’t given the credit, training and equipment it deserved back in those days, but it was still fun. For what I have seen, those have greatly improved. This generation should build on it and enjoy it.

[@MOAONAABE]

I was at carswell afb from 74-78 with an off base weapons storage area and humongous B52 patch. Im 65 and still a BMF from my experience in the 7th SPS, 7th Bomb Wing, 7th Combat support group. and of course the 2nd and the EIGHTH AIR FORCE!

[@valhalen0435]

Good luck and god bless anyone who wants or is in this job! This is my future job to

[@tmoss1900]

Excellent experience, 82/90 Dyess AFB 96th Security Police Squadron, which is now 7rh Security Forces. My experience in the SP career field lead to my successful career in Civilian Law Enforcement. I am now retired and still keep in touch with with all I served with. 81170.

[@Narutoex0]

This makes me want to re-enlist

[@summerrosesutton3073]

As a Retired AF SP Senior NCO; I would like someone to please explain to me when the Beret is now worn. I thought the Beret was the Official headgear for the SP/SF career field; at least it was when I retired in 1987. We did not have the Flash on the Beret at the time, we did have the Command or Numbered Air Force crest pin on it however. When it was approved, we wore it with ALL uniforms, and the White Hat went away (at least for us in Law Enforcement). Lately however, I notice that the two NCO SF personnel standing at the foot of the steps for Air Force One are always wearing the AF Blue Hat and not a Beret. Why is that? Further I want to salute all those who are now serving in the SF field and helping to keep the AP/SP/SF career field and Ideals going. DEFENDING THE FORCE.

[@fomda1912]

The beret is still worn with all uniforms, although if Air Force One is involved its gotta be Andrews, and from talking to some friends I've gathered that they have some instructions regarding a more formal appearence in some cases.

[@summerrosesutton3073]

@@fomda1912 Thank you for your reply, it really helped me. THANK YOU FOR SERVICE.

[@haasjean-clara2889]

Heritage? What Heritage? MP, AP, SP, SF, which one?

[@daveygravygaming]

im gonna take my asvab soon and im gonna join the airforce security forces

[@SRTFYDGaming]

This gets me hyped! I’m currently going through tech school. #DEFENDERS

[@ralphbranham8663]

I was Security Police from 1978 to 1983 . You guys make me Proud as shi# , when I was discharged in 1983 I was a Fire Team Leader as a Buck Sargeant all I ever did was Nuclear Weapons Security .

[@johnpearson3517]

I was a Security Policeman in the USAF from 1976-80. A lot of this stuff looks very familiar …😊

[@UltamateSacrifice]

Well you could do the simple thing and teach your CATM instructors to teach proper pistol grip first...

[@karlzimmer683]

Funny how the recruiting ads don’t show CE fixing potholes or cutting weeds.

[@heremyjogan]

still waiting on 8hr shifts. lol

[@necromanteerrante8095]

Can you be ROTC and join SF?

[@infamoushedeghog]

I’m leaving Dec 11 !

[@ivansalgado35]

Josh Brightmon me too

[@infamoushedeghog]

Ivan Salgado we would have to link up then

[@ivansalgado35]

Josh Brightmon for sure. There’s a an app in the App Store called GroupMe, I’m in a group chat with 32 others shipping the same day if you’re interested in joining lmk

[@enriquecorona9056]

Ivan Salgado hows it going so far

[@Mitch-uu4fk]

Josh Brightmon good luck with the oc spray lol it sucked but you’ll get through it.

[@colterrobertson9221]

I’ve chosen to become a Security forces officer and I have a long road ahead of me I’d just like to know if anyone could help me better understand exactly what I’ll be doing as an officer rather than enlisted. Because out of the Air Force I’d like to be a U.S marshal and I need to know if being an officer would better equip me for law enforcement operations such as that.

[@oscarwildeghost]

In a word, no. Most of your AF training will not be counted towards Federal law enforcement requirements.

[@fomda1912]

@@oscarwildeghost This is incorrect, both the enlisted tech school and officers tech school are both FLETA accredited courses.

[@samdamanforman7870]

Colter Robertson I’m sixteen and this is what I wanna do no doubt about that. After that I do several years, I’m gonna get out and be a 👮

[@michaelmorris8066]

So much better training than the one i had in the late 70s!

[@dennisbrucemasayon786]

They are like the MP's but airforce!

[@DavidBarryOfficial]

8 hour shift schedules? Yeah fucking right. Wait at the gate and check those IDs for 13 fucking hours until your coverage Airman arrives two hours late 😂

[@8888chandler]

1971-1975. They called us Security Police back then. It wasnt one force. You were either in Law Enforcement or Security. Law Enforcement were your patrolman and worked the gates, no civilians allowed. Security worked the ramps, or flight lines and the Silos. E-4 was a Buck Sgt then. I was Desk Sgt my last year. Once the USAF was done with me (Vietnam was winding down and they were massively reducing personnel) I was out in the cold just in time for the 1975 recession. Being out of USAF was a shock. Barely managed to get a job as a security guard which I found humiliating. Moral of this story is dont waste your time while in and work on your future, cause they have no problem dumping you. Although I went on to become a Detective with a large West Coast Department, the 4 years as Security Police was a waste, had nothing to do with hiring process. Security Police and civilian law enforcement are two different animals., security forces may resemble Police work, but come on, lets be truthfull, its like one step above Security Guard. My experience was bitter sweet, some good times and some bad, especially when it came to the bitterness of some Lifers. Thery I dont miss, nor do I miss the pettiness of the military.

[@joecerklefskie5108]

Amen brother! SP 77-83.

[@slobama]

Yep, you're right! been there done that..

[@NicoleBermz]

What other advice would you suggest for someone going into SF in 2024? I'll be 25 years old and leaving my family in Miami, FL behind. Thx!

[@jakem7106]

I got a question thats been bothering me. Im being sent to BMT this Oct. but my accuracy is not to my liking due to me being right sided dominant but I am left eye Dom. and it hurts my accuracy. I may just need more practice which im sure I do, but how do I go about practicing it correctly?

[@LeonSPD]

I leave for basic in August. But to my understanding, if you got past MEPs with no problem... the Air Force will train you for the rest. Just make sure it's not the first time you're firing a firearm.

[@silaslopez7180]

You will do fine

[@beb0hh]

Oct 16th?

[@jakem7106]

Scummei Chan not certain yet, depends on how fast my paperwork gets sent thru and I get thru my testing

[@JPwithaBMWM5]

LeonSPD I never fired a fire arm before and I leave November 6th...

[@lyndonlonzanida]

how often will you shoot guns in this career field? any active, current, or veterans in this field can comment here.

[@japonte173]

Funni Asian Man quite often, as you are armed everyday as part of the job.

[@lyndonlonzanida]

japonte173 oh okay, from watching videos and reviews of Security Forces USAF, it looks like the beginning of Security Forces will be boring but as rank goes up and CDCs are complete, it looks more fun. I have a huge passion for firearms so I am thinking about going CATM. How many years have you done Security Forces? Also, thank you for the reply.

[@michaelchees]

As current Security Forces, You fire to Qualify every six months for M4/M9, but you also have to train on the M249 light machine gun, the M240B machine gun and the 203 grenade launcher. for the "heavy weapons " you fire to qualify once a year depending on the base or deployment you are on. anymore questions feel free to message me

[@lyndonlonzanida]

michaelchees on snap, I just saw your message now but thank you for the info. What about CPEC? I want to do CPEC but I heard its a rare thing to do. Also, any info I can get about 820th ID will be great too.. does 820th ID get deployed a lot? I want to fight for my country.

[@michaelchees]

@@lyndonlonzanida don't know anything about CPECc but the 820th is based out of Georgia and they are the security forces combat squadron so yes they are always being deployed. I have only been in two years and have already been on one deployment.

[@PygmyO]

Are these just MPs? They seem like MPs just with extra training. I've only ever seen a few overseas

[@ecxipse_2458]

Yes a lot of it is MP with some infantry type training, they do quite a bit of deploying though

[@cmoney2731]

Security forces is probably the worst job in the AF...also it is the least respected behind services. If you have no intentions of becoming a police officer after your enlistment is up, I suggest looking for another AFSC.

[@kev.in_5168]

Could someone help me decide between us army military police or usaf security

[@GodOfCodMW3]

ghostmaster security forces. Air Force gives the same training with better accommodations. I just enlisted as USMC Security Forces, definitely go SF

[@GodOfCodMW3]

Daleck Seck it is what you make it

[@maxcombs5274]

I'm on the same boat as you dude, but I'm thinking about SF

[@dennisbrucemasayon786]

Stick to the MP if you want bar fights and stick to SF if you want better pay

[@oscarwildeghost]

I wore the white ice cream hat before we went to the beret.

[@lvtuckerrvb]

So with that being said, trying to make Security Forces airmen the most lethal force, why is it taking so long to equip different components and commands with better gear, better weapons? I literally see reserve units with the most outdated hand me down vests that literally looks like early 2000s. Not only that I heard that the new IMR rifles and sig p320s wont even reach the reserves for another few years. Why is everything so late?

[@seansadventures7564]

SP/SF/CATM/IG 1990 - 2018

[@ralphbranham8663]

Back in the day we were not called Defenders , we were all just assh#$le especially when I was in Strategic Air Command , LOL

[@kezza3019]

Successful operations?

[@SPiderman-rh2zk]

Gen. Cooper sounds like Caesar from Fallout

[@Xpistos510]

1 Marine who’s jealous of the beret gave a thumbs down.

[@steelknight5052]

Jacob Serrano more like being jealous of living in high class dorms rather than shit ass bricks

[@anthonykrepps1624]

No one and I mean no one is jealous of that beret Coming from an Army Veteran. The only berets anyone is jealous or shows major respect for is the Special Forces Green beret or Airborne Red beret. But other than that we hate them

[@tkso.philly3879]

MY BOSS???-OR YOU SHOULD SAY,MY COMMANDING OFFICER-

[@hellsscoutact5379]

Detect, delay and defend. Hmmmm as a Security Specialist during my time it was Detect, Sound the Alarm and React to Neutralize. JMHO like my era better.

[@ice_swallow_come3815]

This might be my choice

[@slobama]

Been down that road, most boring job in the world!

[@Robotdad474]

Blue Falcons!

[@louiewatson9389]

This is cute... why just be a POG? When you can be a high speed POG!

[@nicktalley933]

Louie Watson why are you here if you are Infantry? Everyone who isn’t Infantry is a so called POG by the way ( persons other than grunt) but at the exact same time I know these so called POGS that have cabs and are legit bad asses.

[@harrisongreenberg4144]

Anyone leave October 30th?

[@JPwithaBMWM5]

Harrison Greenberg I leave Nov 6th! Good Luck man! Security Forces all the way brother!

[@harrisongreenberg4144]

XsceL thanks man you too!!

[@ralphbranham8663]

Security Police 1978-1983

[@Revencher]

Maybe you should teach your troops to properly ware their K-pots

[@id6584]

Are they reading a script on a screen

[@duaneacarterii]

Leave the fighting to the Devildogs

[@iTzHoku]

Just join the Infantry! 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@thegreatdogzilla5855]

how do you feel about combat medic. do they do the same training as infantry if they are with them. i cant decide 68w or 11b.

[@iTzHoku]

THE GREAT DOGZILLA Combat Medics are great guys, but in the Infantry you also can be CLS certified, Combat Lifesaver, which is pretty much a crash course in combat field aid. It’s up to you though.

[@thegreatdogzilla5855]

@@iTzHoku i want to help in medical and do infantry style training if that makes sense. i thought the 68W did whatever the 11b did or even with 19d if they are with them? whats your opinion?

[@shepdog231]

Why in the thumbnail is two stripes on the left and three on the right? Trolls.

[@arkhxm5216]

Look at these frickin POGs lmao

[@brandonmcginnis4610]

Basically just glorified USAF MPs to be honest.

[@SAR-MH53]

Where’s the video showing the CO of VAFB pulling all rifles from SF at the gates for…..public image. 😆🤣. Pathetic.

[@shatterdreamz2325]

probably the most delusional career field of all branches

[@ptownrat3811]

Is this like... you're something special because you secured BIOP, while the Army had 4 layers of FORCEPRO? I think you just didn't want anyone to see your DFAC and learn about your 6 month deployments.

[@jahnieldelvalle2058]

Did I just see a black female with a ear piercing.... I thought u weren’t allowed to wear jewelry in uniform

[@michaelchees]

Females can wear pearl ear rings only

[@morganbangs2969]

The Generals sound so damn boring.

[@louiewatson9389]

Chair force.... must be hard never leaving base.

[@noamavgar5719]

haha wannabe infantry. The Air Force is so cute.

[@oscarwildeghost]

Couldn't pass the part of entrance exam where you spell your own name?

[@DannyElias97]

Douglas Knudsen The Air Force recruiter must have took a look at your ASVAB score and directed you to the Army? Huh?😂

[@noamavgar5719]

haha no.i wanted a real man's job. I didn't join the military to take a bitch job

[@summerrosesutton3073]

@@noamavgar5719 So is this how you also think of the Army MP Corps? I would hazard a wild guess that if you made the same comments to them, you have your "A**" handed to you. Security Forces ARE the MPS of the Air Force. In my day, I started in the Air Police field, then in 1967 the title was changed to Security Police, then in the early 1990s again changed to Security Forces. Each title change was done to reflect the new additional responsibilities that came into and with the field. When I was in Vietnam, at Tan Son Nhut AB; I met many Army personnel, who when they were on our Base, or were serving on our base for their Army duties, were glad we were there guarding it for them to feel safe. The Security Forces field has a motto in Latin on their Blue Beret "Defensor Fortes" it means in English "Defenders of the Force" The Blue Beret and motto was EARNED in Vietnam and has been in practical application since then. Meaning that the job and duties are taken very seriously at all times. EACH and EVERY position in ALL Military Service Branches has their reason for being, so you should NEVER belittle any other persons position in a Branch of the Armed Forces. A Person/s assigned to these many varied positions try on a daily basis to do the very best they can within them; unless that person/s are simply slackers and nothing can change that. Are you or were you aware that behind each" front line war fighter" that it takes approx 50+ support personnel to make that happen? So just where would you or your brothers or sisters in arms on the line be without them behind you? By the way, since Vietnam; just where are the FRONT LINES? Today it is EVERYWHERE and IN ALL Countries, INCLUDING our own USA. Think about that sometime. You may sign me a Retired AF SrNCO (Security Police) 60-87

[@baker51516]

I’ve met so many guys like you and everyone of them are pussies in real life. What’s you’re MOS mr big talk?

[@gijoe5372]

Air force ahahaha its a joke

[@Sabot_Shell]

Gi Joe ???

[@Sabot_Shell]

??? Care to elaborate

[@lamadesurvivor5216]

Probably never even served

[@Sabot_Shell]

Lyndell Chambers Lol this guy will never respond to both of us due to him having no ground to stand on when it comes to his statment

[@Sabot_Shell]

Gi Joe you still have not answered the question lol. You keep avoiding it. Why is that?