Block 2 SF Tech School Exam
Q’s with Complete A’s
Gen. Henry H. Hap Arnold - -established office of the air provost marshal
head chief during ww2
named AAF security battalions ( what spawned Security Forces)
-National security act of 1947 - -Created the USAF
-1948 General Order No.1 - -designated units and individuals serving under
as "air police"
established air force provist marshalArmy MP eventually becomes USAF
security forces
-Why was the "Whole Base" protective system needed during the Vietnam
Conflict? - -A "whole base" protective system was needed, rather than one
centered solely on weapons systems. There were no front lines, no clearly
defined battle zones, and no safe "rear areas.
-What were the two main mission elements of "Security Police"? - -Security
and police functions.
-What Korean War experiences led to the establishment of the "Air Base
Defense School" at Parks AFB, California? - -American and South Korean
forces were ill prepared and were forced to fall back hurriedly in the face of
the communist onslaught. Air bases in forward areas found themselves
suddenly overrun by the enemy. In many instances, Air Police were the only
armed force on the base available to provide defenses.
-What was the key career field reaction to the Khobar Towers Bombing? - -
The key reaction was the restructure of security police and the
consolidation of three distinct career fields, law enforcement, security,
and combat arms specialties. They all became one specialty in Oct
1997, hereafter collectively being known as "Security Forces."
-What important career field milestone resulted in formal training for
"Security Police"? - -In March 1971, the enlisted career field was divided into
two separate
specialties, security and law enforcement. Prior to this time, graduates
from basic military training could be assigned to SP units without any
technical training. After the split of the career field, security police were
designated as a "Category A" career field, which required formal training.
Q’s with Complete A’s
Gen. Henry H. Hap Arnold - -established office of the air provost marshal
head chief during ww2
named AAF security battalions ( what spawned Security Forces)
-National security act of 1947 - -Created the USAF
-1948 General Order No.1 - -designated units and individuals serving under
as "air police"
established air force provist marshalArmy MP eventually becomes USAF
security forces
-Why was the "Whole Base" protective system needed during the Vietnam
Conflict? - -A "whole base" protective system was needed, rather than one
centered solely on weapons systems. There were no front lines, no clearly
defined battle zones, and no safe "rear areas.
-What were the two main mission elements of "Security Police"? - -Security
and police functions.
-What Korean War experiences led to the establishment of the "Air Base
Defense School" at Parks AFB, California? - -American and South Korean
forces were ill prepared and were forced to fall back hurriedly in the face of
the communist onslaught. Air bases in forward areas found themselves
suddenly overrun by the enemy. In many instances, Air Police were the only
armed force on the base available to provide defenses.
-What was the key career field reaction to the Khobar Towers Bombing? - -
The key reaction was the restructure of security police and the
consolidation of three distinct career fields, law enforcement, security,
and combat arms specialties. They all became one specialty in Oct
1997, hereafter collectively being known as "Security Forces."
-What important career field milestone resulted in formal training for
"Security Police"? - -In March 1971, the enlisted career field was divided into
two separate
specialties, security and law enforcement. Prior to this time, graduates
from basic military training could be assigned to SP units without any
technical training. After the split of the career field, security police were
designated as a "Category A" career field, which required formal training.
