Career Chat with U.S. Air Force Security Forces
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ส.ค. 2021
- We are LIVE with A1C Blassingame talking about her experiences in the Base Defenders Group of U.S. Air Force Security Forces. This premiere event includes clips of our Airman sharing her advice as well as more in-depth videos on the different aspects of the many careers within Security Forces. A1C Blassingame is available to answer your questions in the live chat and in the comments below throughout the hour-long event.
Learn more about a career in Security Forces here: www.airforce.com/careers/deta...
Chat Schedule:*
2 pm CT - Premiere Event
2:30 pm CT - Encore Presentation
*A1C Blassingame will be available to answer your questions in the comments and live chat until 3 pm CT on the day of the event.
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Thank you for joining the chat. I hope all of your questions were answered. If you have any other questions go to airforce.com. Hope to see you in the Air Force soon! - A1C Blassingame
ILove watching this video🥰 That’s Me
I’d like to thisz for my state my city Houston Tx!⛑️🪪🫡
I served as an Air Force Cop from 1986-1997.....Its amazing to me how the equipment utilized today has gotten soooo much better....Alot of the techniques, patrol and building entries are basically the same. I saw a lot of the world, made me truly appreciate America. Loved every Minute of it....Gave me education, life of benefits, a family and the best friends I've had for over 35 years!~! Hoaah!!
Thank you for your service
I served 8 years in the USAF. The first half of that was in Security Forces and then became a canine handler and Raven, until I cross-trained into what is now called Special Warfare as SR. I am now a disabled combat veteran and would do all of it again without changing any of it. Know this though, if you think any of this is going to be easy and that is to be your reason for doing it, the training instructors will be able to spot it and you might get through all of the training and still be removed on graduation day if they don't find you to be a solid fit for the career. I did not choose this because it was easy. Thank you to all Airmen that serve, no matter your career field, they are all important. If you are joining the USAF, do not give up, push yourself, and work with everyone you can to help them get the tasks done, even if your own is already done. You might be surprised how much the others will return that favor because we all want to get through the toughest points. One last thing to keep in mind. As tough as all of the training is, not only is it to weed out those who should not be in the career field, but it is also that tough because once you finish tech school, your day-to-day job, weather that is deployed or not, can at any point, and often does, become harder than what you went through in tech school in some aspect or another. Best of luck, future Airmen!
Did you have to do a dive physical or any extra medical stuff to go SR?
@@DR-mk2in Yes, during the assessment phase. I think one of the recruiters from @U.S. Air Force Recruiting will have far more up to date info on the current requirements. I would defer to them for more up to date info as the USAF has changed a lot even since I was in.
D R, a complete flight physical is conducted which covers dive exam requirements.
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
I appreciate you letting us know this thank you for your service I’m 16 and I plan on being in Security forces
Hi I know this is a little late but what do you think the best way to become a raven. I want to go security forces just to enter that program as soon as possible
I am a Former Security Policeman 6 years Active/9 years Air National Guard and I can tell you I wouldn't trade my time in the USAF Security Police for anything ...I loved it! It is what you make it. I was stationed at Dyess AFB for 3 years in the Strategic Air Command..we had a squadron of B52D's..4 Nuclear uploaded on alert at all times. As an A1C I was a Sentry on uploaded B-52's or on a Boundary. I was a ART/SRT member and also a Fire Team member in a Armored Vehicle (we had 6 Fire Teams on Alert at all times).When I made Senior Airman (Below the zone) I qualified to be a Entry Controller and an Alarm Monitor in the Priority A area's. We also had 3 squadron's of C-130's. I did Fly Away Security. We trained 4 times a year in Air Base Ground Defense at Ft. Hood Army Base against the US Army 7th Calvary Scouts. I was on one of the first EST's..Emergency Service Team's (SWAT) in the Air Force.
I got to attend the FBI SWAT School and we got to put on EST training demonstrations along with the Combat Control Team across the street from Security Control. (We loaded on 2 C 130's with a Combat Control Team climbed to 20,000 ft., the CCT did a halo jump. After deploying the CCT the 130's spiraled down and did an Assault landing on a dirt strip. We deployed in our Armored vehicles out the back of the C130's and took the objective, reloaded with the nuclear weapon we recovered from the “Terrorists” and did a Assault takeoff)!
I was stationed for 1 year in Turkey at a Secret MUNSS site. As a SGT...I was the NCOIC of Arms and Equipment for the Security detachment and also the Team Leader for the RRT ( Recapture and Recovery Team) a joint Turkish - American Anti-terrorist Team.
When I rotated back to the World, I was assigned for 2 years at Langley AFB, VA to Headquarters Tactical Air Command. The unit I was in is the Tactical Air Command Guard...we were the Security for the CINCTAC (Commander and Chief Tactical Air Command..4 Star General). and I was a Flight Chief (SSGT) for Bravo Flight.
During my time in the Alabama Air National Guard I got to go to "Sliver Flag Alpha" in Indian Springs, NV, the USAF SP Desert Warfare and Survival School. It is what you make it, I did a lot of different things in the Security Police Field....AND LOVED EVERY MINUTE... except for the time I spent in a Turkish Military Prison..but that is another story!
Worked with the USAFE SP at Lakenheath and Mildenhall whilst stationed at RAF Marham. Impressed by the size of their role, covers base security, policing and canine response. Trained in much more equipment and weaponry than we were as RAFP, and played hard as well as worked hard. Enjoyed many a night in the social clubs of their bases.
I was a Security Police Specialist from July 82 to April 88 and we performed all of these duties as the female counterparts were cleared into these career field and together we took pride in doing all of these jobs before it was broken into these separate components. I would do it all again in a heartbeat and love what I did with my career as a Defender!
Was an SP assigned to 22nd SPS, and 19th SPS (SAC) from 1980-1984. After leaving the Air Force, and career field, I thought my law enforcement career was over. I became a tradesman (certified welder) specializing in fabrication. After my job and company was outsourced overseas, I had to reinvent myself and find another career. Long story short, I ended up becoming a municipal Police Officer with a career that spanned 31 years with me retiring as an investigator specializing in forensics. It's great to see how the career field has changed and has merged new and different specialties into the field overall. Best of luck to all my fellow defenders. DEFENSOR FORTIS
My dad was a Sgt in the SP Sq at K14 when it was overrun in 1950. The only reason he is alive and I was born was that he was tasked to drive some VIPs south across the Han before the Army blew up the bridge. The Army units tasked to defend the airbase bugged out and left USAF SPs to hold the base. In those days they performed basic police service. That had no heavy weapons, no crew served weapons, just 1911s and carbines. The Army left some of that behind but without training it was hard for USAF SPs to use them effectively. Nearly every member of the K14 SP Sq was killed defending that base
I started in Security Forces and and after discharge I qualified for government job that led to a 35 year career. I would not have got where I am today without the USAF and Sercurity Forces. Aim High USAF.
What job? I'm planning on getting SF. Thank you for your service!
She did great for an Airman. I would love to have an interview with her after she becomes and NCO and then a SNCO. This is a challenging career field and it is probably one of the most underrated. I hope she stays motivated and continues through. It is worthwhile but you don't know that until you get to the end.
A1C Blassingame here. Ask me your Security Forces questions below! ⬇️ I’ll be here in the comments until 3 pm CT.
I'm in Nigeria, But I Want to join the USAFA
You must be a US citizen or possess a 10-year Green Card with over 2 year remaining prior to the expiration date to join if you are not a US citizen (unrestricted alien registration card from the USCIS). (You must obtain this status on your own, the Air Force cannot assist you with obtaining it)
Don
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
For Active no, For reserves please contact 1-800-257-1212
Don
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
Could you provide more information on the career field change towards the Base Defense Squadron?
I don't have a driver's license could I still get this job
Security Forces is a ymmv situation. You can get stationed in great places, get opportunities, have awesome experiences or not so great, not many, and not so good. The difference can be luck, attitude, leadership or other factors. I did 4 active in the 80s, another 17 in the guard and had a parallel career with INS and then the USMS. I would do it again, no complaints.
Wow. I was a member of the Security Police (yes I'm that old) back in 1978-1983. I left to become a computer programmer. However my heart never left the SP's behind. My berets is proudly displayed right over my computer. And it will always have that place of honor. Be well my brothers and sisters who earn the berets of the security forces. It may seem an ungrateful job but just remember, you are the front line. You put those planes in the air. Without you they don't move.
Just my $0.02
Blasingame cool name for security forces. Great video and thank you all for keeping the country safe.🇺🇲
Thank you I do it for you❤️
I was a SP from 1978-1983 😊😊😊 . Missile Security in South Dakota , Tactical Fighters in Germany , the B-52s in Texas .
I might consider doing this in the reserves, I'm already a nuclear security officer with years of armed security experience so wouldnt be anything out of the norm for me I'm 30 but why not. always wanted to serve my country and didn't get the chance when I was younger.
How'd that go for you?
im starting phase soon and they are going to be mid shifts what should i expect from that?
Rifle man marksman here present and accounted for!!!
Make more videos relating to 2m0x1. "Missile and space systems electronic maintenance" There's literally no in depth information about this job in the entire internet.
Do you get extra pay for being a first responder and having a crazy schedule/hours? How many days out of the year do you have to go to training on your day off? Can you take your vest off when it starts digging into your shoulder after long shifts? Why do all exercises fall on the back of sf? If you make a mistake how fast do you get deranked/paper work?
Reality CAN be sad.
My questions exactly
"If you make a mistake how fast" one second
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Could you provide more information on the career field change towards the Air Base Defense Squadron?
Tyman, the Security Force (SF) career field is responsible for all police activities associated with an Air Force base. th-cam.com/video/O1V3OjTh6DU/w-d-xo.html
However, SF also has specialized units that you may volunteer for to include Combat Arms Training (CATM), Fly Away Security Team (FAST) members protect aircrew, aircraft and cargo in the air and on the ground, the Phoenix Ravens, Ghost Walkers; Ghostwalkers info from Airmen's magazine: www.af.mil/Portals/1/documents/airman_archive/2010%2003-04.pdf, Close Precision Engagement Teams (Air Force Sniper) info: www.usafpolice.org/close-precision-engagement-teams.html, and Emergency Service Team (SWAT).
DAGRE: www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2020/4/17/afsoc-uses-dagger-teams-as-its-pointy-tip-of-the-spear
These are not entry level careers.
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
Please do not do this job!
Why is everyone sayin not to join security forces? Like really explain to me why I shouldn’t have this as my mos?
How does basic security force training differ from that of the 1960s Security Police training?
By a lot actually SF moving more to the BDG side of working now as like what i explained , to be honest it’s not as demanding and hard as it was back then you learn the basics like the rules and how to protect yourself against the enemy and how to take care of the base as a SF member patrolling and how to work at the gate and what to do if something hits the fan , hopefully i answered your question
Awesome video ❤️
What all does DAGRE entail and what does their mission look like? Or day to day routine?
marines rule, the Security Force (SF) career field is responsible for all police activities associated with an Air Force base. However, SF also has specialized units that you may volunteer for to include Combat Arms Training (CATM), Fly Away Security Team (FAST) members protect aircrew, aircraft and cargo in the air and on the ground, the Phoenix Ravens, Ghost Walkers; Ghostwalkers info from Airmen's magazine: www.af.mil/Portals/1/documents/airman_archive/2010%2003-04.pdf, Close Precision Engagement Teams (Air Force Sniper) info: www.usafpolice.org/close-precision-engagement-teams.html, and Emergency Service Team (SWAT).
DAGRE: www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2020/4/17/afsoc-uses-dagger-teams-as-its-pointy-tip-of-the-spear
These are not entry level careers.
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
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Not much is known about DAGREs.
Can you do a video about DAGREs?
Do you have the same training if you are joining to Air national guard with sf?
yeah, its the same for everyone 3 months of training at Lackland Texas
Recruiting on TV prime time commercials will help
Omg they are the best of the best!!!!!
Leaving November for BMT. Security Forces. I will be working on becoming a MWD handler
To let you know you won’t be able to do that till you’re a SrA
@@RicoCold oh yah, I already know that, I’ll be working the kennels as much as possible. Lot of work but it’ll make it that much sweeter
I’m sorry for you
@@requiemphotography4792 haha why
@@requiemphotography4792 ??
I am really surprised at the equipment Security Forces has now. We never had any of that when I was in. We had three jobs: LE, Security and ABGD. We barely had time for the first 2 but were required to train for the third one. Nonsense. Moreover, we had people who worked very hard and received little recognition. At the end I was so surprised how little someone would sell out for. Tough job made harder by a few. My advice: go civilian police. Look for the department with the best pension and medical. But even more so than in the AF, check 6 always.
Are Officers ( As in Rank) able to be detectives?
Officers would have to apply for OSI as part of the application process.
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
My son is joining, waiting on meps, he wants security forces however his recruiter says he needs to put down 5 jobs off of list of jobs he qualified for. Nothing else he is interested in except security forces.
This career field is a big mistake. It's the worst job in the Air Force. Have him go to college and take ROTC instead.
I would like to see what your hair looks like? I was in the air force back in the 1972 with the 305th security force.
These people are so cool!
Yes
I would love to be a mwd handler. Its been a dream of mine since I was a kid
Do not do this job!!!
@@i6PackGODwhy
@@camwilliams_23 circle through the other comments I explain why.
@@i6PackGOD the only thing I gotta out of your explanation is that they treat you bad.? N that’s it u gotta be more detailed then that
MWD was by far the best job in SF. 92-97 Security Police on the Security side 97-2001 as a K9 handler. It’s all what you make of it Security side of the house was lots of exercises and boredom. When I became K9 we were in our own little world. Mostly out of prying eyes of the shift. Your K9 is the best partner you will have.
God i love America 🇺🇸
you are best air force one
Number 1 USA.🌎🇺🇸🦅
God bless America.🇺🇸🙏🏻
It would be a better career field if the good honest airmen were treated better. They are the ones that usually left after the first term was over and got better paying jobs with days off. The crappy ones always got slap on the wrists and stay as long as rank would permit.
Rightly said, don’t ever do this job!
Yup lmao I’m getting out next month
@@tacticalwave elaborate before I commit 6 years to sf
Go get that bag defenders 💂🏽♂️🇺🇸
we get paid the same as someone that works less and gets holidays off
@@rigamortis4984 you know there's plenty of people on the outside who get paid less and work more hours than security forces?
@@Achievement_Unlocked_ I was referring to other career fields in the airforce. why would I compare sf to outside? The comparison to outside is police officers who make more as well lol. Maintainers and sf are the worst career fields based on suicides and work environment and hours. So if are comparing the military to low skill labor jobs then obviously yes. Thanks for making an idiotic comment like that. You know SF also makes more money than people in third world countries? Doesn't change the fact that you get paid the same if you work 5 days of 12 hour shifts a week and no holidays off besides holiday shifts during Christmas and new years vs a job like finance were they work 9-5 with 2 hour lunch breaks and every weekend off and every holiday and even other countries holidays if you are overseas.
Yea I’m otw fashoooo I can’t too ship out
Do you have to stand 12 hours straight in the shift?
Alan, no they do not stand for 12 hours straight. Their duties will vary on the job, mission and location.
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
@@USAirForceRecruiting I'm thinking about making the switch from USMC to this but don't lie to the guy. If comm is doing 12 hour shifts, security forces will do 12 hour shifts. Alan it may not be everyday but everywhere you go there will be 12 hour or more shifts in every MOS in the DOD
Month after month, year after year, without anything ever happening. But you can write fellow airmen cheesy tickets and think you're a cop,
So I want to be a soccer player in the mls and go play for leagues like the premier league then retire at 37 or so to serve as a security forces officer for 4 years, then be a manager for soccer teams in epl can anyone tell me about the military part and what steps I need to accomplish to reach my goal. This might seem weird but this is truly my passion football and the military.Thanks
@@daveb2280 how about guard
im in 10th grade but i think planning things early is good
Was this a serious comment
Hello, how could i join USAF as a non US citizen?
Non US citizens must have a green card to apply.
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
@@USAirForceRecruiting helo sir I wish to join as air national guards if I will become a US nurse from philippines and ofcorz join security forces est
What are the asvab requirements for this MOS
u just gotta pass bra i think above a 33 and youre good
From what I seen 55
You need at least a 33 on the General line score of the ASVAB
@@captaineric5276 perfect thank you!!
@@captaineric5276 wow I thought was at least 50
Is it true you can do security forces with the minimum 36 asvab score
It gets scored in sections so if you score a 33 or higher in “general” you can join security forces.
The ASVAB is broken down into four main categories (Mechanical, Administrative, General, and Electronic), and all enlisted career fields have a minimum score requirement that fall under one or more of these categories. These scores, along with the results of your physical examination, will be reviewed when you undergo job counseling during the enlistment process at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
ASVAB SCORES
G-30
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
Don’t ever do this job!
@@i6PackGOD just cause u might of had a bad experience don’t mean I will
@StudderBox Hoewahh I think I’ve been in long enough to tell that this is the number one career field where the leadership (that is supposed to take care of you) does not care about your mental or physical well being. This isn’t just me but almost everyone that works in this career field. It’s unfortunate because the job itself isn’t why I want to cross train into something else it’s the Senior leaders that abuse their subordinate so much that it has made people kill themselves or replaced them because they are injured in some way. I can only warn you and guide so you can have a great career but this job will destroy you simply because people do not and will not care about you. Even if you ask for the help you will always be a number to them first and a human being second to them. Good luck and just trust me, I rather see you succeed valiantly than be abused by ignorant leadership.
Can enlisted apply for investigations SF??
yes. my base is mostly staffs but im guessing if you are high speed you can get into it as a SrA
Most of the time you gotta be a SSgt
@@rigamortis4984 GUESSING
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When will you defend the OATH you took to defend the CONSTITUTION?
Bruh what
Tf you on😂
Right, ok, i was a usaf cop, from 1995-1999. Y'all really wanna know, from a real security police troop, ask me. Here is some free advice, don't join anything that you don't have any control over. Oh, and all your supervisors, will sell you out, to gain rank.
what does it mean they will sell you to gain rank?
@3:28 "Everything that moves or makes a sound in the night is a suicide bomber..."
- That is a great way to accidentally shoot an officer's delinquent kids trying to sneak on/off base. 🤣
우리는 누구인가 존재하는가?
Honestly you’ll be undervalued treated disposable because “there’s always somebody that can replace you” said by all of the leadership I’ve come across and this career field is a joke compared to the rest of the Air Force and other branches
You know that's every job ESPECIALLY outside the military?
@@Achievement_Unlocked_ not every job at least I would have the option to quit whenever I want and retaliate against coworkers or managers if they wrong me without complete legal repercussions and call in sick whenever I want it’s too difficult to play the system in the AF
@@requiemphotography4792 You know people get very few sick days on the outside or time off? It's like 10 days on the outside verse 30 days of leave and some of that will quickly become unpaid leave
@@Achievement_Unlocked_ What piss poor job do you work at? Sure as hell is not like that if you work for any government agency or fortune 500 company.
Amen!! Don’t ever do this job if you value yourself and your mental health!!
Its just a fancy name for what is called the airforce air police.
I got K9 right after tech school and served for four years. I'm proud of my service, but this USAF background never helped me becoming a police officer in a large city. Obtaining a criminal justice degree was also a misguided attempt to become competitive. Checking ID cards at gates and walking circles around parked aircraft is not considered law enforcement like an OSI or CID history is. This is indicated by the S/F-Asvab requirement. It ties with becoming a cook. No disrespect intended. I'm not a critical outsider. I walked around fences at night in arctic-cold weather waiting for the truck to come out with a box lunch. We were cops as much as school crossing guards are. Don't take this job.
Who
But do you clear houses
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Great
Worst job in the Air Force easily
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역사는 400년 이상 됐습니다.
한국은 당신을 배신했다
No everyone
SF members are treated poorly. Don’t take this job. The Air Force needs to improve work conditions before they are blessed with recruits.
PREACH ❗ AF cops don't have any high ranking officers, speaking out for them. AF sells out their own troops, to gain rank
Yes. We were treated poorly!!!
Tell me more.
I'm getting out in several months. Tired of SF
@@pghmoore elaborate before I commit for 6 years
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DONT join this career field go for something comfy like medical or finance trust me you will hate your life if you willingly join this career field
@@daveb2280 Cut the Air Force answer bull. What he said is exactly right. There is more piss poor leadership in SF than any other career field, other than maybe maintainers. Why? Because everyone with a semblance of self respect and intelligence retrains or gets out while the degenerates stay and become leadership more often than not.
I would say this is a “your mileage may vary” type situation. Averaging everything out, yes, it is a demanding and challenging career field. But your day to day can vary greatly depending on where you are stationed and who you are stationed with. Of course if you are in the market for “something comfy” this ain’t it. I would not have made it to the U.S. Marshals if I didn’t start as an LE specialist in the AF.
You must of worked this job to down talk it the way u are
@@jameslyons6655 did you need a degree to get accepted into US Marshals or did your military service qualify you?
Take it from all the security forces people here. Do not do this job, you are less than a dog in this career field
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Yo, you sec fo?
This dude just say outside the wire 😂
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DON’T DO IT!!!
why
I’m gonna stop you right there. No one in hell is security forces anywhere close to being like light infantry. I’ve seen y’all get attacked in training and the response is pathetic
Only a man
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Don't do it.
Ugghhhhh so much wrong with the US Mil lately I cant even say it.
Talk to me, say what you can. I'm looking into join the USAF, and your advice will be helpful.
Thank you
DONT join this career field
I keep seeing this, wow
Do not do this job!!!
lmaooooo
Allegedly they just check ids but you know what they say... everybody's military experience is different lol
It’s not even the work it’s how people treat you in this career field. It’s disgusting and degrading
Do not, I say again do NOT do this job!!!
Why
Today they had intel available for me but they forcing me to take this and I refused and they didn’t want to deal with me any more I was mad because I didn’t join until I saw these comments
@@alanshearer3682 if you cycle through these comments I explain why. To summarize though man, the culture of security forces is terrible. The people treat you less than human beings. We are the only career field that actually still is militant. Meaning we are held to the highest standard, we can’t be late, we have to do our job perfectly and if you don’t you get treated like crap for it. Hopefully, you can go back and join because they definitely can’t force you into a job.
Need a more articulate host. Aim higher Air force. Gen. Brown is dumbing down the Air Force.
Praying for your safety under the Obiden administration