United States Air Force Security Forces
The United States Air Force Security Forces (SF) are the ground combat force and military police service of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. The USAF Security Forces were formerly known as Military Police (MP), Air Police (AP), and Security Police (SP) at various points in their history. Due to its significant ground combat mission, Security Forces are sometimes regarded as Air Force infantry within the Air Force and were formed on the premise of being the Air Force's "Marine Corps", in that they would provide security for the Air Force similar to how the Marines provide security for the Navy.
| United States Air Force Security Forces | |
|---|---|
| Active | 31 October 1997 – present (as Security Forces) 1966 – 31 October 1997 (as Security Police) 2 January 1948 – 1966 (as Air Police) 12 February 1942 – 2 January 1948 (as Military Police) |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Military police Ground defense force |
| Role | Military law enforcement Ground defense |
| Size | 38,000+ |
| Nickname(s) | Defenders |
| Motto(s) | Defensor Fortis (Defenders of the Force) |
| Color of Beret | Dark Blue |
| Website | Official website |
| Commanders | |
| Director of Security Forces | Maj Gen Thomas P. Sherman |
| Career Field Manager | CMSgt Donald Gallagher |
| Insignia | |
| Enlisted beret flash | |
| Officer beret flash (superimposed with polished metal rank insignia) | |
| Occupation Badge | |
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