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.
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.
Historyedit
A gunner from No. 1 Security Forces Squadron during an exercise in 2017
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 Nightcliff on 13 June 1943 and saw operational service during World War 2 in support of units throughout the South Pacific theatre of war. Of particular note are the services rendered by the Special Task Force that served under command Z Force,[3] with two members of the 1AFDS later being awarded MBEs. SGU was renamed No 1 Airfield Defence Squadron on 1 April 1945 but was disbanded on 19 November 1945 following the cessation of hostilities. The musterings that served in the Squadron were Airfield Defence Officers (ADO), Aerodrome Defence Instructors (ADI), and Guards. The SGU provided administration and standardised the training of security guards and a mobile body of guards that would be available that could defend the bases against Japanese attacks.[citation needed]
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]
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,[6] with the HQ element based RAAF Williamtown.[7] The ADGs were joined by the newly created Air Force Security (AFSEC) and Air Force Police (AFPOL) elements within New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and Victoria.[8]
^"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.
October 27, 2023
security, forces, squadron, raaf, security, forces, squadron, 1secfor, royal, australian, force, raaf, military, unit, whose, primary, role, protect, secure, airfields, buildings, equipment, personnel, security, forces, squadronactive1, october, 1992, presentb. 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 1 Security Forces SquadronActive1 October 1992 presentBranchRAAFRoleAir Force InfantryPart ofCombat Support GroupGarrison HQRAAF Base WilliamtownMotto s First to Defend Contents 1 Crest 2 History 3 Operations 4 Structure 5 See also 6 ReferencesCrest editThe 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 edit nbsp A gunner from No 1 Security Forces Squadron during an exercise in 2017Formed 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 Nightcliff on 13 June 1943 and saw operational service during World War 2 in support of units throughout the South Pacific theatre of war Of particular note are the services rendered by the Special Task Force that served under command Z Force 3 with two members of the 1AFDS later being awarded MBEs SGU was renamed No 1 Airfield Defence Squadron on 1 April 1945 but was disbanded on 19 November 1945 following the cessation of hostilities The musterings that served in the Squadron were Airfield Defence Officers ADO Aerodrome Defence Instructors ADI and Guards The SGU provided administration and standardised the training of security guards and a mobile body of guards that would be available that could defend the bases against Japanese attacks citation needed 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 RAAF Base Edinburgh South Australia In 1999 16 Reserve Airfield Defence Guards from 1AFDS were deployed to East Timor for Operation Warden Stabilise under the command of No 2 Airfield Defence Squadron 5 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 6 with the HQ element based RAAF Williamtown 7 The ADGs were joined by the newly created Air Force Security AFSEC and Air Force Police AFPOL elements within New South Wales the Australian Capital Territory and Victoria 8 Operations editWorld War II East Timor Iraq War Afghanistan War 2001 presentStructure editHeadquarters Rifle Flights x 5 Security Flights x 5See also editNo 2 Airfield Defence Squadron RAAFReferences edit 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 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title No 1 Security Forces Squadron RAAF amp oldid 1117047680, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
