No. 3 Security Forces Squadron RAAF
Appearance
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No. 3 Security Forces Squadron | |
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Branch | RAAF |
Part of | Combat Support Group |
Garrison/HQ | RAAF 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 Security Forces Squadron". RAAF Base Wagga Magazine. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Structure of the RAAF". Royal Australian Air Force. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "No.1 Combat Communication Squadron to relocate to Amberley". The Queensland Times. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "RAAF Base Edinburgh". Royal Australian Air Force. Retrieved 13 January 2018.