Security Forces — Block 1
SECURITY FORCES BLOCK 1 | COMPLETE EXAM PREP 2026/2027
| VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - COMPREHENSIVE
LATEST VERSION
SECURITY FORCES
BLOCK 1
1. What was the original name of the career field now known as Security
Forces?
A. Military Police
B. Air Police
C. Base Defense Corps
D. Air Provost Corps
ANSWER : B. The career field was designated 'Air Police' until 1966, when
it was redesignated 'Security Police,' and later became 'Security Forces' in
1997.
2. In what year was the career field officially redesignated from Security
Police to Security Forces?
A. 1991
B. 1997
C. 2001
D. 1985
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ANSWER : B. The redesignation to Security Forces took place in 1997 to
reflect an expanded combat and force protection role.
3. Who is considered the primary functional authority over Security Forces
career field standards?
A. The Wing Commander
B. The Air Force Security Forces Center (AFSFC)
C. The Judge Advocate General
D. The Provost Marshal
ANSWER : B. The Air Force Security Forces Center develops and maintains
career field standards, doctrine, and training requirements.
4. Which Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) identifies the Security Forces
career field?
A. 3P0X1
B. 2T0X1
C. 3D0X1
D. 1C3X1
ANSWER : A. 3P0X1 is the AFSC for Security Forces, covering law
enforcement and combat arms functions.
5. What is the primary mission of Security Forces?
A. Administer base billeting
B. Provide integrated defense and law enforcement to protect Air Force
personnel and resources
C. Manage supply chain logistics
D. Conduct aircraft maintenance inspections
ANSWER : B. Security Forces exists to protect personnel, information, and
resources through integrated defense and law enforcement operations.
6. Which office is responsible for overall functional management of Security
Forces at the MAJCOM level?
A. MAJCOM Director of Security Forces (A4/A7S equivalent)
B. MAJCOM Comptroller
C. MAJCOM Chaplain Corps
D. MAJCOM Surgeon General
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ANSWER : A. The MAJCOM Security Forces functional manager oversees
policy implementation and resourcing across the command.
7. At the installation level, who typically serves as the senior Security Forces
officer?
A. The Squadron Commander of the Security Forces Squadron
B. The Installation Commander
C. The Wing Safety Officer
D. The Chief of Protocol
ANSWER : A. The Security Forces Squadron Commander leads the unit and
advises the Installation Commander on force protection matters.
8. What title is given to the senior enlisted advisor within a Security Forces
Squadron?
A. First Sergeant
B. Squadron Superintendent
C. Flight Chief
D. Group Superintendent
ANSWER : B. The Squadron Superintendent is the senior enlisted advisor
to the Security Forces Squadron Commander.
9. Which flight within a Security Forces Squadron typically handles
investigations of minor on-base offenses?
A. Investigations Flight
B. Combat Arms Flight
C. Military Working Dog Flight
D. Reports and Analysis Flight
ANSWER : A. The Investigations Flight (or similarly titled section) handles
investigation of minor offenses not requiring OSI involvement.
10. Who has overall responsibility for Security Forces standardization and
evaluation programs at the squadron level?
A. Standardization/Evaluation (Stan/Eval) NCOIC
B. Unit Training Manager
C. First Sergeant
D. Resource Advisor
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ANSWER : A. The Stan/Eval section ensures members meet and maintain
proficiency standards through evaluations.
11. What document series governs most Security Forces publications and
instructions?
A. AFI 31-series
B. AFI 21-series
C. AFI 65-series
D. AFI 10-series
ANSWER : A. The 31-series Air Force Instructions cover security, law
enforcement, and corrections programs.
12. Which agency investigates felony-level crimes on Air Force installations?
A. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI)
B. Security Forces Investigations Flight
C. The Base Legal Office
D. Base Safety Office
ANSWER : A. AFOSI has primary jurisdiction over felony investigations,
counterintelligence, and fraud matters.
13. What is the primary role of the Security Forces Group?
A. Provide oversight and support to multiple Security Forces Squadrons
within a numbered air force or wing structure
B. Perform aircraft maintenance
C. Manage the base exchange
D. Oversee dining facility operations
ANSWER : A. Security Forces Groups provide command and oversight for
subordinate squadrons, especially in expeditionary and specialized units.
14. Which unit type provides expeditionary, high-threat security missions
such as convoy and forward operating base defense?
A. Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron (ESFS)
B. Civil Engineer Squadron
C. Logistics Readiness Squadron
D. Contracting Squadron
ANSWER : A. ESFS units deploy to conduct integrated defense in
expeditionary and combat environments.
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SECURITY FORCES BLOCK 1 | COMPLETE EXAM PREP 2026/2027
| VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - COMPREHENSIVE
LATEST VERSION
SECURITY FORCES
BLOCK 1
1. What was the original name of the career field now known as Security
Forces?
A. Military Police
B. Air Police
C. Base Defense Corps
D. Air Provost Corps
ANSWER : B. The career field was designated 'Air Police' until 1966, when
it was redesignated 'Security Police,' and later became 'Security Forces' in
1997.
2. In what year was the career field officially redesignated from Security
Police to Security Forces?
A. 1991
B. 1997
C. 2001
D. 1985
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ANSWER : B. The redesignation to Security Forces took place in 1997 to
reflect an expanded combat and force protection role.
3. Who is considered the primary functional authority over Security Forces
career field standards?
A. The Wing Commander
B. The Air Force Security Forces Center (AFSFC)
C. The Judge Advocate General
D. The Provost Marshal
ANSWER : B. The Air Force Security Forces Center develops and maintains
career field standards, doctrine, and training requirements.
4. Which Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) identifies the Security Forces
career field?
A. 3P0X1
B. 2T0X1
C. 3D0X1
D. 1C3X1
ANSWER : A. 3P0X1 is the AFSC for Security Forces, covering law
enforcement and combat arms functions.
5. What is the primary mission of Security Forces?
A. Administer base billeting
B. Provide integrated defense and law enforcement to protect Air Force
personnel and resources
C. Manage supply chain logistics
D. Conduct aircraft maintenance inspections
ANSWER : B. Security Forces exists to protect personnel, information, and
resources through integrated defense and law enforcement operations.
6. Which office is responsible for overall functional management of Security
Forces at the MAJCOM level?
A. MAJCOM Director of Security Forces (A4/A7S equivalent)
B. MAJCOM Comptroller
C. MAJCOM Chaplain Corps
D. MAJCOM Surgeon General
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ANSWER : A. The MAJCOM Security Forces functional manager oversees
policy implementation and resourcing across the command.
7. At the installation level, who typically serves as the senior Security Forces
officer?
A. The Squadron Commander of the Security Forces Squadron
B. The Installation Commander
C. The Wing Safety Officer
D. The Chief of Protocol
ANSWER : A. The Security Forces Squadron Commander leads the unit and
advises the Installation Commander on force protection matters.
8. What title is given to the senior enlisted advisor within a Security Forces
Squadron?
A. First Sergeant
B. Squadron Superintendent
C. Flight Chief
D. Group Superintendent
ANSWER : B. The Squadron Superintendent is the senior enlisted advisor
to the Security Forces Squadron Commander.
9. Which flight within a Security Forces Squadron typically handles
investigations of minor on-base offenses?
A. Investigations Flight
B. Combat Arms Flight
C. Military Working Dog Flight
D. Reports and Analysis Flight
ANSWER : A. The Investigations Flight (or similarly titled section) handles
investigation of minor offenses not requiring OSI involvement.
10. Who has overall responsibility for Security Forces standardization and
evaluation programs at the squadron level?
A. Standardization/Evaluation (Stan/Eval) NCOIC
B. Unit Training Manager
C. First Sergeant
D. Resource Advisor
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ANSWER : A. The Stan/Eval section ensures members meet and maintain
proficiency standards through evaluations.
11. What document series governs most Security Forces publications and
instructions?
A. AFI 31-series
B. AFI 21-series
C. AFI 65-series
D. AFI 10-series
ANSWER : A. The 31-series Air Force Instructions cover security, law
enforcement, and corrections programs.
12. Which agency investigates felony-level crimes on Air Force installations?
A. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI)
B. Security Forces Investigations Flight
C. The Base Legal Office
D. Base Safety Office
ANSWER : A. AFOSI has primary jurisdiction over felony investigations,
counterintelligence, and fraud matters.
13. What is the primary role of the Security Forces Group?
A. Provide oversight and support to multiple Security Forces Squadrons
within a numbered air force or wing structure
B. Perform aircraft maintenance
C. Manage the base exchange
D. Oversee dining facility operations
ANSWER : A. Security Forces Groups provide command and oversight for
subordinate squadrons, especially in expeditionary and specialized units.
14. Which unit type provides expeditionary, high-threat security missions
such as convoy and forward operating base defense?
A. Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron (ESFS)
B. Civil Engineer Squadron
C. Logistics Readiness Squadron
D. Contracting Squadron
ANSWER : A. ESFS units deploy to conduct integrated defense in
expeditionary and combat environments.
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