Security Forces Exam 92 Questions with Verified Answers
Who is known as the father of the Air Force? - CORRECT ANSWER Gen Henry H. Hap Arnold
What
... [Show More] did Gen Henry H. Hap Arnold establish? What year did this happen? - CORRECT ANSWER Office of the Air Provost Marshal (APM) in 1943
In 1943, Army AF (AAF) Military Police (MP) Companies were brought together and named what? - CORRECT ANSWER AAF Base Security Battalions
What was the significance of 29 Mar 1943? - CORRECT ANSWER Colonel H.G. Reynolds was named the Air Provost Marshal, making what Security Forces celebrate as it's birthday
On what date did President Harry Truman sign the National Security Act of 1947? - CORRECT ANSWER July 26, 1947
What did the National Security Act of 1947 do? - CORRECT ANSWER It authorized the creation of the AF
On what date were all Army Air Corps officers and all MP officers serving in MP Aviation officially transferred to the Air Force? - CORRECT ANSWER September 26, 1947
What happened on 2 January 1948? - CORRECT ANSWER General Order No. 1, Headquarters AF designated units as Air Police and established the APM
Who was the first APM of the Air Force? - CORRECT ANSWER Colonel Joseph V. Dillon
About 22 MP companies were converted to Air Police, what month/year were their titles officially changed from Army MOS to AFSC? - CORRECT ANSWER April 1952
During the Korean War Era, what experiences led to the decision that the AF needed to develop a more extensive base defense capability? - CORRECT ANSWER Early in the war, American/South Korean forces were ill prepared and were forced to fall back, which left Air Police to be to only armed forces on the bases in forward areas
On what date was the first Air Police School? Where was it located? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 September 1950 at Tyndall AFB, FL
Where was the Air Police school transferred to from Tyndall AFB? - CORRECT ANSWER Parks AFB, CA
On what date was the Air Police training transferred to Lackland AFB, TX? - CORRECT ANSWER 13 October 1956
In the 1960's, the name APM was dropped in favor of what name? - CORRECT ANSWER Director of Security and Law Enforcement
Who was the first Air Policeman killed in action during the Vietnam Conflict? On what date did this happen? - CORRECT ANSWER SSgt Terrance Jensen on 1 July 1965
Describe how SSgt Terrance Jensen was KIA - CORRECT ANSWER At Da Nang Air Base in 1965 SSgt Jensen was conducting post checks on troops who were working isolated posts at night, when he and A1C Albert Handy were surprised by a small force of saboteurs. His death lead to canine teams being tested in the war
In what year was the name changed from Air Police to Security Police? - CORRECT ANSWER 1966
What was Operation Safe Side? - CORRECT ANSWER An effort to bolster protection of air bases in 1967 by training Security Police in light infantry tactics and special weapons. Many of the lessons learned during this time are the basis of today's Force Protection doctrine
What was significant about the 1041st Security Police Squadron? - CORRECT ANSWER Through Operation Safe Side, this squadron was formed to undergo extensive base defense training in SE Asia, and then were deployed to Phu Cat Air Base in Vietnam where they established posts, conducted recon and ambush patrols, and provided response forces
What date was the Battle of Tan Son Nhut? - CORRECT ANSWER January 31, 1968
Give a brief description of the Battle of Tan Son Nhut. - CORRECT ANSWER During the Vietnam war, on the Vietnam Tet Offensive holiday when absolutely no fighting was to be expected, 2500 enemy troops attacked Tan Son Nhut Air Base where they made entry through the west fence line, but were eventually made to retreat.
What was the significance of Bunker 051 in the Battle of Tan Son Nhut? - CORRECT ANSWER A 5 man team in Bunker 051 held off enemy assault long enough to backup forces to respond and prevent further penetration of the base. Four out of the five men died but saved countless others
Who were the 5 men of Bunker 051? - CORRECT ANSWER Sergeants Louis Fisher, William Cry, Charles Hebron, Roger Mills, and Alonzo Collins (the only survivor)
What did the Vietnam Conflict (and more specifically the Battle of Tan Son Nhut) point out the need for change in regards to base security? - CORRECT ANSWER A whole base protective system as needed, rather than one centered solely on weapons systems
When was the career field divided into 2 separate specialties? What were those 2 specialties? - CORRECT ANSWER March 1971; Security and Law Enforcement
When were the first women (12 of them) to enter the Law Enforcement Specialist Training at the Security Police Academy at Lackland AFB, TX - CORRECT ANSWER November 1971
When was the first high priority rescue mission Security Police were tasked with executing? What was the mission and what was the outcome? - CORRECT ANSWER May 1975; They were tasked to recapture the S.S. Mayaguez merchant ship which was seized by communist forces in Cambodia. The helicopter that was transporting them crashed and all 18 SP's were killed.
What were developed and staged throughout Europe during the period from 1981 to 1989? - CORRECT ANSWER Ground Launched Cruise Missiles (GLCM)
Give a brief description of Operation Urgent Fury. - CORRECT ANSWER In 1983, the Cuban government was using Grenada (an independent nation in the Caribbean Islands) as a holding place for arms and military equipment. The response was a multinational effort in which Security Police were tasked with securing landing strips and controlling Enemy Prisoners of War.
Give a brief description of Operation Just Cause. - CORRECT ANSWER U.S. invasion of Panama in December 1989 to bring an end to the nation's dictatorship. Security Police were tasked with securing landing strips, drug interdiction, and humanitarian relief.
When did Operation Desert Shield begin? What was the objective? - CORRECT ANSWER August 1990; The defense of Saudi Arabia in the wake of the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq
When did Operation Desert Shield turn into Operation Desert Storm? What was the objective? - CORRECT ANSWER January 1991; Liberating Kuwait from Iraqi occupation
What was the role of Security Police during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm? - CORRECT ANSWER Securing Air Bases, providing dignitary support, securing classified information, and counter-terrorism
What happened on June 25, 1996? - CORRECT ANSWER SP members SSgt Alfredo Guerrero, SrA Corey Grice, and A1C Chris Wager were on sentry duty in Saudi Arabia when they noticed a suspicious vehicle park next to a compound, in which the driver ran off. SSgt Guerrero suspect terrorist activity and ordered evacuation of the building but the vehicle exploded too soon, killing 19 airmen and injuring 260.
On what date did the Security Specialist, Law Enforcement Specialist, and Combat Arms career field merge into one career field called SF? - CORRECT ANSWER October 31, 1997
What was the main mission of SF members during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom>? - CORRECT ANSWER Securing air fields
On what date did Operation Iraqi Freedom begin? - CORRECT ANSWER March 19, 2003
What led to the creation of the AF's Basic Combat Convoy Course at Camp Bullis? - CORRECT ANSWER In 2004, the Army and Marines requested help from the AF to conduct ground convoy security
What was Operation Desert Safeside and when did it occur? - CORRECT ANSWER On 1/1/2005, this was a 60 day operation to kill or capture insurgents that had bombarded the base at Balad with mortars
Of the 14 fallen defenders, name all of them who held the rank of A1C - CORRECT ANSWER Elizabeth Jacobson, Leebernard E. Chavis, Kcey E. Ruiz, Jason D. Nathan
Of the 14 fallen defenders, name all of them who held the rank of SrA - CORRECT ANSWER Nicholas Alden, Nathan C. Sartain
Of the 14 fallen defenders, name all of them who held the rank of SSgt - CORRECT ANSWER Brian McElroy, John T. Self, Travis L. Griffin, Todd "TJ" Lobraico, Louis M Bonacasa
Of all the 14 fallen defenders, name all of them who held the rank of TSgt - CORRECT ANSWER Jason L. Norton, Joseph G. Lemm
Of all of the 14 fallen defenders, name the lone officer - CORRECT ANSWER 1LT Joseph D. Helton
Who are the only 2 SF Air Force Cross Recipients in history? - CORRECT ANSWER Capt Reginald Maisey (Tet Offfensive); Capt Garth Wright (Vietnam)
What is the definition of ethics? - CORRECT ANSWER Rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad
What is MUNSS? - CORRECT ANSWER Munition Storage Sites - Geograpically separated units (GSU) are co-located on North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) bases throughout Europe. SF maintains custody and control of US munitions assigned to NATO.
What does Red Horse stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer
What is SF's mission with Red Horse? - CORRECT ANSWER SF provide force protection and are responsible for instructing all Red Horse personnel on Force Protection procedures
Explain the 820th BDG - CORRECT ANSWER The 820th Base Defense Group are made up of squadrons that deploy to operations at airbases where the threats are considered high. They are small, highly trained units out of Moody AFB
What is the CRG? - CORRECT ANSWER The Contingency Response Forces deploys as all or port of a 120 person team with less than 12 hours notice. They may train/deploy with Army Rapid Port Element
What is the mission of Ravens? - CORRECT ANSWER Ravens provide close-in security for aircraft where security is unknown or additional security is required. They deploy as teams of 2 or six. Training is a 3 week course at JB McGuire
What the mission of FAS? - CORRECT ANSWER Fly Away Security proved discrete, low-visibility for aircraft where security is unknown or deemed inadequate. Very similar mission as Ravens
Explain what is TSE - CORRECT ANSWER Tactical Security Elements provide security for Airmen outside the Base Perimeter, but within the Base Security Zone and support counter-threat operations.
What does PSD stand for and explain what it is - CORRECT ANSWER Personnel Security Detail - SF Defenders assist OSI in protective services for AF High Risk Personnel usually as vehicle drivers
What is the Security Forces Mission? - CORRECT ANSWER To protect, defend, and fight to enable Air Force, Joint, and Coalition missions
What is another term for unconscious bias? - CORRECT ANSWER Implicit bias
When a person goes along with the majority whether or not it is right is known as what? - CORRECT ANSWER Conformity bias
When we have something in common with another person and tend to side with them on issues/situations is known as what? - CORRECT ANSWER Affinity bias
When we see a good or great thing about a person and let that influence our opinions of everything else is known as what? - CORRECT ANSWER Halo effect
When we see one bad thing about a person and let it cloud our opinion of that person is known as what? - CORRECT ANSWER Horns effect
Making a judgement about a person and looking for evidence to back up our own opinions is known as what? - CORRECT ANSWER Confirmation bias
What is an expression of disapproval or disappointment? - CORRECT ANSWER Reproach
What does DEFED stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Defender's Edge
Sympathetic Nervous System prepares the body for what? - CORRECT ANSWER Action
Para Sympathetic Nervous System prepares the body for what? - CORRECT ANSWER Rest/Recovery
What are the 4 performance zones? - CORRECT ANSWER charging/parked, ready, engaged, overdrive
What are the different types of patrols? - CORRECT ANSWER Law and Order patrols, K9 patrols, directed patrols, presence patrols
These types of patrols are more of a proactive approach to correcting offenses on base and are typically conducted to change driving behaviors. Typically use Radar and Lidar - CORRECT ANSWER Law and Order Patrols
These types of patrols serve as a good deterrent to local populace and SF units should have at least 2 per shift - CORRECT ANSWER K9 Patrols
These types of patrols are assigned to a specific building or location for a specified amount of time - CORRECT ANSWER Directed Patrols
These types of patrols are typically used in populated areas to allow base populace to interact with Defenders - CORRECT ANSWER Presence Patrols
What are directives issued by competent military authority, which outline limitations under which U.S. forces will initiate or continue combat engagements? - CORRECT ANSWER Rules of Engagement
What executive order prohibits first use of riot control agents without president approval? - CORRECT ANSWER Executive Order 11850
What buildings/sites will not be engaged according to the rules of engagement? - CORRECT ANSWER Hospitals, schools, churches, shrines, or historical sites
What does each letter in the acronym RAMP stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Return - return fire with fire
Anticipate attack - use force if indicators of hostile force
Measure - amount of force it takes to protect lives and accomplish the mission
Protect - human life and property with deadly force if necessary
Who does arming Group A consist of? - CORRECT ANSWER DoD military, civilian and contract personnel performing law enforcement, security or force protection duties, any AFSC that requires arming as part of their duties
Who does arming Group B consist of? - CORRECT ANSWER Members other than those in Group A
How long does a verbal temporary withdrawal to bear firearms last? - CORRECT ANSWER 72 hours
At what point must a written notification instead of a verbal notification to temporary withdraw to bear arms? - CORRECT ANSWER Over 72 hours
Give 5 examples of less than lethal weapons - CORRECT ANSWER OC spray, electronic devices (tasers), MWD, handcuffs, batons
What must you immediately do once you spray someone with OC spray? - CORRECT ANSWER Handcuff as quickly as possible and transport to medical facility
What must you immediately do once you use an electronic control device on someone? - CORRECT ANSWER Handcuff as quickly as possible and transport to medical facility
Where does Security Forces' authority to enforce laws and apprehend stem from? - CORRECT ANSWER Rule 302 of the MCM (Manual for Courts-Martial)
What does Article 7(b) give SF the authority to do? - CORRECT ANSWER To apprehend offenders
What are the 4 SF authorities? - CORRECT ANSWER Detain, Apprehend, Report, Correct
What article gives SF the authority to issue an order? (ex: "step out of your vehicle") - CORRECT ANSWER Article 92
What article allows SF members to administer oaths? - CORRECT ANSWER Article 136
What is the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878? - CORRECT ANSWER It outlaws the willful use of any part of the Army or Air Force to execute the law unless expressly authorized by the Constitution or an act of Congress
What are the 3 sources of Military Jurisdiction? - CORRECT ANSWER US Constitution
Federal Statues
International Law
Under military jurisdiction, which article applies to a person and which article applies to a place? - CORRECT ANSWER Person - Article 2
Place - Article 5 [Show Less]