The Career

Air Police were born from the separation of the Army Air Forces from the United States Army.  This formation took all Military Police who were with the Army Air Corps were assigned to the Air Force.  This separation occurred in September 1947 yet the creation of the Air Police designation did not occur until January 1948.  The main mission of the career field is to defend the air base. 
The Law Enforcement, Security, Combat Arms, and K-9 Career fields were combined in 1997.  With this merger of forces the name of the career field was changed from their respective names to Security Forces.  Security Forces troops are trained to perform both Law Enforcement and Security duties which allows for a broader more deployable force. 

Security Forces Academy "The Schoolhouse"

From AP to SP to SF many have gone through what would eventually become know as the academy. Others were trained via OJT straight out of basic in the early years of the career field. From Camp Gordon to Lackland, our training has a rich history. Not only the tech school but numerous other educational programs have been and remain a part of the Air Police/Security Police /Security Forces Academy.  This section has numerous academy class photos,  as well as those from the higher level courses.  View pictures >

Air Base Ground Defense Training 

The Air Base Ground Defense (ABGD) has been a right of passage for many. Training has been conducted in several locations including Camp Bullis and Ft Dix, NJ by Army cadre. View pictures >

Security Specialist

Security duties that have been performed by Air Police, Security Police and Security Forces include preventing unauthorized access to missiles in the missile fields and securing the aircraft assigned to their protection. 
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Law Enforcement

Air Police, Security Police and Security Forces perform law enforcement duties similar to the duties performed in civilian law enforcement.  Air Police, Security Police and Security Forces members perform duties such as patrols, traffic stops, bike patrol, issuing of tickets, gate duties, directing traffic, and responding to alarms.     View Pictures >

Military Working Dog Program

Military Working Dog teams are the team of the handler and the K-9 officer who is trained for either explosives or drugs detection.  There have been many tasks performed and assets protected by the Military Working Dog team.  Military Working Dog teams not only serve as a detection but also act as a deterrent.  View Pictures >

Combat Arms

Combat Arms are responsible to ensuring those who carry a firearm are trained to use the firearm.  All CATM instructors are able to lead and supervise firearms trainings.  The operation of firing ranges to include range safety.  CATM is considered the Air Force’s experts in firearms.  View Pictures >

Specialized Teams

From Emergency Service Teams to Headquarters Elite Guardsmen, specialized units within the career field have lead the way to new innovations and procedures. View pictures >

Vehicles and Equipment

Tools of the trade. Security Forces has depended on many different types of vehicles and equipment to complete the mission. From the Peacekeeper to the M-4, these are the tools of our trade. View Pictures > 

USAF Police Art

Competitions helped improve the career field by providing a test bed for new tactics and skills. View Pictures > 

Competitions

Artwork by our alumni. Poems paintings, drawings and more.