/r/securityforces
For those of us who serve in the rain, snow, heat, wind, and cold. For those of us who love Air Base Defense or Police Work. For those of us who hate Air Base Defense or Police Work. This is a subreddit to share some love, some hate, some pics, some stories, perhaps a video, and most importantly a bond that no other group of men and women can relate to.
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I'll be heading to kirtland in April. Any info would help on what to expect an what type of work I'd be doing. I can't tell if it's just LE or LE and nukes. Still in tech too
From the research I've done the schools around base and in Albuquerque in general suck. As well as the crime rate being pretty high. Other than that I've heard it's LE heavy and haven't heard about any other squadrons.
Anyone at the 822 that recently PCS'd there? I got my assignment rip today. Got a few questions regarding the PPCs when I reviewed them.
Just got Notified I’m going to Spain, just wanted some insight on the mission, housing and stuff like that, I know this is all stuff I could get from a sponsor, but I’ve had horrible sponsors in the past and don’t want to risk my wellbeing because of their incompetence, so if anyone has anything, it’s really appreciated
Just got orders to buchel air base over in Germany and I got assigned to the 702 munitions squadron. Does anyone have any insight on the area, mission, and overall experience?
So I hit my retirement date on 30 Nov but my CAC expiration date is 31 Jul 26. When they scan it at the gate what will happen. Will they see that I’m retired and then confiscate it and tell me to go get a retiree card?
I got a AMC base super happy about that I been at a AMC base for a minute now and wanna go Raven I have been to the gym a lot and running but I don’t know what routines to specifically do I heard you don’t wanna lift weights and every time I ask someone how to prepare they say “run a lot” or lots of calisthenics” pretty vague answers anyone have good routines broke down I could follow appreciate the replies!
Just curious how many security forces members have seen any UFO/UAP around base? News seems full of reports stating weird things happening around air force bases all over the world
Current enlisted here over at 3E0 Power Engineering. I initially wanted to go SecFo when I first enlisted as I have a bachelors in Criminal Justice from one of the larger Criminal Justice focused Universities. Couldn't because I lacked US citizenship but have since been naturalized when I attended BMT at Lackland (Dual US-Canadian citizen now)
I attended a Squadron-held OTS briefing from a Major who was prior enlisted recently and now both my commander, the major, and the base education office are seriously pushing me to consider throwing my hat into the ring for a 31PX officer slot during the next fiscal year officer selection boards.
Plainly speaking, what should I expect if I get granted the amazing opportunity to commission into this career field? Law Enforcement was kind of my area of study when I was in college and it's something I've always been interested in. I actually really enjoy being in the military so being able to use my degree while staying in the Air Force would be a great opportunity.
Any insight y'all can offer, both Pros and Cons would be greatly appreciated!
I’m in a lucrative career field that is part of the MSG. Yet, now that I’m a reservist I really would like my military career to be more engaging. I am a Cyber O and will remain in Cyber for the sake of income on the civilian side.
That being said I really despise cyber and would be willing to take a cross training billet for 31P if some unit would offer it to me. The pay is the same and I’ve earned enough experience that my Cyber military experience is kind of capped. If I started looking now could I reasonably expect a transition into the career field? There is a professional nexus at the Mission Support Group and I can continue to take cyber assignments.
Do SF ever get to ride helicopters/planes? I want to join and Im just wondering if I get to see the cool views a like a loadmaster would see.
Is it common for SF guys to go a government agency after their contract is up? I want to do so, no high desire to stay for 20 years. I'm mainly talking like FBI, CIA, DEA. Really anything DoD.
Hey. I plan on enlisting for SF here in a few months. I hear that only some squadrons do actual Law Enforcement / Patrol duties. What are some bases / squadrons that have a heavy law enforcement force? Wondering for a dream sheet and also just cus i want to be informed.
Please save the “don’t do SF” stuff, it’s not your job to decide it for me.
if i see one more beret that looks like a chef hat or a bonnet im gonna lose my mind.
Where is this located?
I am enlisting soon into SF and the main reason I plan on choosing SF was to be a raven. Does anyone know how that process works and when you become eligible for it? All the responses are appreciated. Thanks.
I shot quite alot before joining, so I acquired a sizeable amount of kit that I'm pretty familiar with. Any point in brining them with me when I PCS from tech? Trying to see what stuff I should keep and what I should get rid of. It's mostly mag pouches and holster mouting points that I have a strong preference for (them drop legs here suck lol).
So im graduating on january, after that i got until march something to go to osan, im from Puerto Rico and wanted to see my fam, do i need to buy the tickets and the AF reimburse me? Whats the process?
Even if it’s not a perfect job, if only working part time would it really be that bad? I’m looking to be police officer after military, and would love to be the dog handler in the Air Force. Not asking if you think I’d like it, asking for your personal opinions. Thank you
Im a tech, just check base assignment and got Korea🙏
cliff notes: im 41 going into the ANG been considering CE or SF can anyone lend me their thoughts on which AFSC to choose?
EDIT: I will be in the Guard not active duty
If I put Minot down as my #1 would I likely get it?
So I leave for BMT next tuesday and am supposed to graduate Dec 5th. I know Tech school won’t start till the 9th, but i’m trying to figure out my tech school grad because we (my family) have some things going on mid february, which i think that’s when i’m supposed to graduate. However, I’ve seen on google that weekends don’t count towards the 65 days and during christmas time there’s an “exodus” thing. Obviously that would interfere with my expected graduation date. I would greatly appreciate anyone who knows to inform me. 🙏🏼
I’ve also tried to ask my recruiter but we both don’t know really know forsure.
Long story short I’m a Prior Service guy now AF reserves been in almost ten years and was a civilian cop but don’t have a ton of “tactical” experience, regarding all things combat. I’ve already completed tech school and I enjoyed Bullis quite a bit. I felt like I had performed pretty well but that doesn’t mean much. It’s a 3 level course and I’m an adult. What resources, literature, YouTube channels, ANYTHING can help me get up to speed? I have a ranger handbook. But I feel like I don’t know shit. Im planning to go to IDLC soon but once again, that’s a very basic course. Also, my unit doesn’t really do any LEO shit. Yes I know I should be asking dudes at my unit but I just got there and I’m a TR. THANK YOU
Hey Guys! I ship out Nov. 19th for SF. How much free time did anyone who recently graduated have in tech school? What were you allowed to have? Wondering if I'm allowed to ship my xbox or tablet with me to use on my down time. Thanks!
I need to learn SSI, SSG, Read DAFI 36-2903 and chain of command, how is the test? I’ve arrived here on friday and i haven’t had time to study so im a little nervous of failing the test tomorrow.
anyone have any info on spangdahlem? if the leadership is good/bad, anything at all would help! just got orders over there