No. 1 Security Forces Squadron RAAF
1 Security Forces Squadron | |
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Air Force Infantry | |
Part of | Combat Support Group |
Garrison/HQ | RAAF Base Williamtown |
Motto(s) | "First to Defend" |
No. 1 Security Forces Squadron (1SECFOR) is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military unit whose primary role is to protect and secure airfields, buildings, equipment, and personnel.
Crest
The squadron's crest comprises a crossed rifle and sword surmounted by a crocodile. The crocodile is symbolic in that it aggressively defends its territory against all intruders and can strike quickly to disable any aggressor. The symbolism of the crocodile aligns with the protective role of Airfield Defence Guards and the aggressive patrolling and decisive actions performed providing security to otherwise vulnerable air bases.
History
Formed on 1 October 1942, as Security Guard Unit RAAF (SGU) at Livingstone Airfield, Northern Territory, Australia.[1][2] All guards at operational bases, advanced operational bases, radio stations and non-operational units were assigned to this Unit from 5 October 1942. Their role was to provide personnel to defend airfields and their assets against Japanese attacks.[citation needed]
SGU was then relocated to
On 23 September 1945, the unit was moved to Winnellie, Northern Territory and was disbanded on 19 November 1945. 1AFDS Reformed at RAAF Base Mallala, South Australia in 1950, to provide training to National Service personnel in airfield defence duties. Renamed No. 1 Aerodrome Defence Squadron (1ADS) on 25 June 1951 and was disbanded in March 1953.[4]
The unit was again reformed on 1 July 1992 at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory. Initially formed to provide the training under the Ready Reserve Scheme, however, this was amended to the ground defence, protection and security of RAAF installations, assets, facilities and personnel on 30 June 1992.[citation needed]
On 1 January 1999, No. 1 Airfield Defence Squadron (1AFDS) was relocated to
In 2010, 1AFDS was moved to Amberley and expanded to full-time service members working with reserve flights.[citation needed]
On 4 July 2013, following a re-organisation of security forces within the RAAF, 1AFDS was re-roled as No. 1 Security Forces Squadron,
Operations
- World War II
- East Timor
- Iraq War
- Afghanistan War
- 2001–present
Structure
- Headquarters
- Rifle Flights x 5
- Security Flights x 5
See also
- No. 2 Airfield Defence Squadron RAAF
References
- ^ "Airfield Defence Guard – Formation of ADG's". Royal Australian Airforce. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ^ "1 Airfield Defence Squadron". Digger History. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ^ "Airfield Defence Guard – ADG's in World War 2". Royal Australian Airforce. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ^ "RAAF Security Guard Unit Later No. 1 Airfield Defence Squadron in Australia During WW2". Oz at War. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ^ "Airfield Defence Guard – ADG's in East Timor". Royal Australian Airforce. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ^ "1 Security Forces Squadron". RAAF Base Wagga Magazine. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Airfield Defence Guard". Defence Jobs. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Air Force Security". Defence Jobs. Retrieved 13 January 2018.