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No. 3 Security Forces Squadron
BranchRAAF
Part ofCombat Support Group
Garrison/HQRAAF Base Edinburgh
Motto(s)Resolute in Defence

No. 3 Security Forces Squadron (3SECFORSQN) is an RAAF Security Forces unit, whose mission is to provide security in support of air and space power assets and infrastructure.

Originally designated No. 3 Airfield Defence Squadron (3AFDS), the squadron was disbanded in the mid-2000's and its resources dispersed between No 1AFDS (RAAF Edinburgh) and No 2AFDS (RAAF Amberley).[citation needed]

On 4 July 2013, the RAAF's security capability was reorganised.[1] Subsequently, No. 3 Security Forces Squadron was formed, with its headquarters based at RAAF Base Edinburgh.[2][3][4]

The unit comprises personnel from the following Air Force categories and musterings:

  • Ground Defence Officer
  • Security Police Officer
  • Personnel Capability Officer
  • Logistics Officer
  • Airfield Defence Guard
  • Air Force Security (Security Operations)
  • Air Force Security (Military Working Dog Handler)
  • Airbase Protection
  • Personnel Capability Specialist
  • Supply

Squadron structure

  • Squadron Headquarters. Based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia.
  • RAAF Edinburgh Security Flight.
  • Rifle Flight Group, comprising HQ, Rifle Flight x 2 and C4ISR Flight. Based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia.
  • Airbase Protection Flight (Reserve personnel). Based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia.
  • RAAF Pearce Security Flight. Based at RAAF Pearce, Western Australia.

References

  1. ^ "1 Security Forces Squadron". RAAF Base Wagga Magazine. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Structure of the RAAF". Royal Australian Air Force. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  3. ^ "No.1 Combat Communication Squadron to relocate to Amberley". The Queensland Times. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  4. ^ "RAAF Base Edinburgh". Royal Australian Air Force. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
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