Security Forces - Block 2 Practice Questions & Answers (RATED A+)
General Henry H. Hap Arnold - (ANSWER)Established Air Provost Marshal. First major milestone in the
history of our career field.
The history of the United states Air force began in - (ANSWER)1947
National Security Act of 1947 - (ANSWER)On july 26 1947 President Harry Truman signed. Authorized the
creation of the Air Force
September, 1, 1950 - (ANSWER)The first Air police school was established at Tyndall AFB, FL.
1952 - (ANSWER)Air Council approved the development of an air base defense capability to be placed
under the direction of the APM.
October, 13, 1956 - (ANSWER)Air police training transferred to Lackland AFB, TX. Where it became home
to security police training and continues to this day as the SF academy.
1960 - (ANSWER)The name APM was dropped in favor of Director of security and law enforcement.
Staff Sergeant Terrance Jensen - (ANSWER)July, 1, 1965 was the first Air Policeman killed in action
during the Vietnam Conflict, While supervising flight line security at Da Nang Air Base.
1966 - (ANSWER)The name of the career field was changed from Air police to security police
Operation SAFE SIDE - (ANSWER)The 1041st Security police squadron was formed to train for
operational deployment to southeast Asia and acquire the experience necessary to develop Air force
doctrine on base defense.
Battle of Tan Son Nhut - (ANSWER)The biggest test of security police combat effectiveness came during
the Vietnam Tet offensive on January, 31, 1968
, Security Forces - Block 2 Practice Questions & Answers (RATED A+)
Bunker 051 - (ANSWER)A five man team positioned held off the enemy assault long enough for back up
forces to respond and prevent further penetration of the base. The five man team consists of Sergeants
Louis Fisher, William Cyr, Charles Hebron, Roger Mills and Alonzo Coggins (the only supervisor).
March 1971 - (ANSWER)The enlisted career field was divided into two separate specialties, Security &
Law Enforcement.
November 1971 - (ANSWER)When 12 female Airmen entered Law enforcement specialist training at the
Security Police Academy at Lackland AFB, TX.
November 1976 - (ANSWER)100 females volunteers were selected for security specialist training in a
test to determine the suitability of employing women in combat related jobs.
May 1975 - (ANSWER)The first time security police were tasked with a high priority rescue mission.
When the S.S. Mayaguez merchant ship was seized by Khmer Rouge communist forces in Cambodia.
1981 to 1989 - (ANSWER)Ground Launched Cruised missiles were developed staged and deployed
throughout Europe.
1983 - (ANSWER)Operation URGENT FURY kicked off in Grenada.
OPERATION JUST CAUSE - (ANSWER)The U.S. invasion of Panama in December 1989, brought a quick
and decisive end to the dictatorial regime of General Manuel Antonio Noriega, the country's political
strongman and commander of the Panamanian Defense Forces. Also participated in drug interdiction
and Humanitarian relief.
August of 1990 - (ANSWER)Operation Dessert Shield began.
Operation Desert Storm and desert shield - (ANSWER)Security police personnel were tasked with
securing air bases, providing dignitary support, securing classified information and resources and
counter terrorism.
General Henry H. Hap Arnold - (ANSWER)Established Air Provost Marshal. First major milestone in the
history of our career field.
The history of the United states Air force began in - (ANSWER)1947
National Security Act of 1947 - (ANSWER)On july 26 1947 President Harry Truman signed. Authorized the
creation of the Air Force
September, 1, 1950 - (ANSWER)The first Air police school was established at Tyndall AFB, FL.
1952 - (ANSWER)Air Council approved the development of an air base defense capability to be placed
under the direction of the APM.
October, 13, 1956 - (ANSWER)Air police training transferred to Lackland AFB, TX. Where it became home
to security police training and continues to this day as the SF academy.
1960 - (ANSWER)The name APM was dropped in favor of Director of security and law enforcement.
Staff Sergeant Terrance Jensen - (ANSWER)July, 1, 1965 was the first Air Policeman killed in action
during the Vietnam Conflict, While supervising flight line security at Da Nang Air Base.
1966 - (ANSWER)The name of the career field was changed from Air police to security police
Operation SAFE SIDE - (ANSWER)The 1041st Security police squadron was formed to train for
operational deployment to southeast Asia and acquire the experience necessary to develop Air force
doctrine on base defense.
Battle of Tan Son Nhut - (ANSWER)The biggest test of security police combat effectiveness came during
the Vietnam Tet offensive on January, 31, 1968
, Security Forces - Block 2 Practice Questions & Answers (RATED A+)
Bunker 051 - (ANSWER)A five man team positioned held off the enemy assault long enough for back up
forces to respond and prevent further penetration of the base. The five man team consists of Sergeants
Louis Fisher, William Cyr, Charles Hebron, Roger Mills and Alonzo Coggins (the only supervisor).
March 1971 - (ANSWER)The enlisted career field was divided into two separate specialties, Security &
Law Enforcement.
November 1971 - (ANSWER)When 12 female Airmen entered Law enforcement specialist training at the
Security Police Academy at Lackland AFB, TX.
November 1976 - (ANSWER)100 females volunteers were selected for security specialist training in a
test to determine the suitability of employing women in combat related jobs.
May 1975 - (ANSWER)The first time security police were tasked with a high priority rescue mission.
When the S.S. Mayaguez merchant ship was seized by Khmer Rouge communist forces in Cambodia.
1981 to 1989 - (ANSWER)Ground Launched Cruised missiles were developed staged and deployed
throughout Europe.
1983 - (ANSWER)Operation URGENT FURY kicked off in Grenada.
OPERATION JUST CAUSE - (ANSWER)The U.S. invasion of Panama in December 1989, brought a quick
and decisive end to the dictatorial regime of General Manuel Antonio Noriega, the country's political
strongman and commander of the Panamanian Defense Forces. Also participated in drug interdiction
and Humanitarian relief.
August of 1990 - (ANSWER)Operation Dessert Shield began.
Operation Desert Storm and desert shield - (ANSWER)Security police personnel were tasked with
securing air bases, providing dignitary support, securing classified information and resources and
counter terrorism.
