Security forces self test questions &
Answers(GRADED A)
In 1943, as a result of the reorganization of the war department, what were the Army Air Fore
military police companies renamed? - ANSWER AAF base security battalions
When did the designation "Air Police" come into effect - ANSWER November 1948
Why was base defense training discontinued in 1956 - ANSWER It became evident the program as
envisoned was not making significant headway
When and whom was the first Air Police shield issued - ANSWER 1959, Brigadier General R.F.
Burnham
When was our current shield adopted - ANSWER 1966
Why do SF members wear distinctive uniforms - ANSWER So personnel can readily identify SF
members in a crisis
In the initial stages of the Korean war why did American and South Korean forces fall back - ANSWER
Ill prepared
Based on the experience of Korea, the Air Force was led to make what base defense decision -
ANSWER Concentrating on the training of AP who would then train other AF members
In the 1960s why was the name Air Provost Marshall dropped in favor of Director of security and law
enforcement - ANSWER The title reflected the actual responsibilities involved in the job
Operation Safe Side - ANSWER Effort to bolster protection of Air bases by training SP in light infantry
tactics and special weapons
,Where is the integrated defense applications of active and passive defense measures employed -
ANSWER Protect defend and fight to enable AF Joint and coalition mission success
What year was, the Defensor Fortis emblem and motto adopted - ANSWER 1997
What do the crossed runways on the SF flash represent - ANSWER All bases and AF operations
DFC responsibilities - ANSWER Total execution of the ID mission, to include tactical employment,
training, administration, personnel management and sustainment of ID forces
Duties of S1 - ANSWER Maintenance of unit strength, personnel management, development of
morale, decorations and awards, health service, headquarter management
What sections compromise the S-2 branch - ANSWER Antiterrorism, Force protection and
investigation sections
Duties of combat arms personnel - ANSWER Perform weapon inspection, repair, and maintenance of
all installation weapons, manage unit ammo and weapons
What functions fall under the S-5 - ANSWER Pass and ID, reports &analysis, plans, installation
security, physical security, resource protection, police services and SFMIS
What agency publishes the SF CFETP - ANSWER AF Sf center
What knowledge is mandatory for Apprentice 3 skill level - ANSWER Weaponry, laws, directives,
programs, policies, security, antiterrorism, law enforcement, investigation, MWD
What skill level is required for MWD - ANSWER 5 level
What career field milestone occurred in Nov 1971 - ANSWER 12 female airman entered law
enforcement
What is the purpose of the shift commander and what year was it introduced - ANSWER Provide
continuous support by SP commissioned officers to SP on duty, 1975
, During GLCM deployments, what role did Security Police play - ANSWER Safety and protection of the
weapon system
What event found SP units involved in war on a large scale on foreign soil for the first time since
Vietnam - ANSWER Operation desert storm
After Khobar Towers, what action did the Air Force direct to ensure force protection changes -
ANSWER Security, law enforcement and combat arms merged into one (security forces)
After the terrorist attack on 9/11 what heightened security levels placed heavy demands of SF
personnel - ANSWER Increased installation patrols, ID checks and vehicle checks
To whom does the code of conduct apply - ANSWER all military personnel regardless of position or
branch
what are your actions according to general order number 2, if you cannot contact a superior -
ANSWER exercise discretion and act according to their training, best judgement, and common sense
as on duty sf member, what are your guidelines for exercising authority - ANSWER carry out the
manner in firmly that commands respect from the public
what general conduct guideline would you violate if you consumed alcohol within 8 hours prior to
duty - ANSWER attention to duty
what examples of vehicle pursuit extreme situationss - ANSWER pursuing vehicle with material
extremely dangerous to others and whose occupants are suspects in an incident authorizing use of
deadly force
what factors should you consider during a vehicle pursuit - ANSWER mission impact, local policy,
danger to public, danger to self, fellow patrols, weather, experience, ect.
depending on the heat and your activity leve how much water should you consume per hour -
ANSWER 1/2 to 1/4 quarts
what are the two types of freezing injuries - ANSWER freezing and nonfreezing
