https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-anyone-have-any-insight-on-security-forces-in-the-air-force-what-is-the-day-to-day-life-like <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just looking for insight from some older military members on the day to day life in security forces and the difference of quality of life compared to other branches. I’m hoping to get deployed and travel some and I plan on eventually going into K9 any relevant experience would be helpful! Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:01:24 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-anyone-have-any-insight-on-security-forces-in-the-air-force-what-is-the-day-to-day-life-like <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just looking for insight from some older military members on the day to day life in security forces and the difference of quality of life compared to other branches. I’m hoping to get deployed and travel some and I plan on eventually going into K9 any relevant experience would be helpful! Christian McCormick Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:01:24 -0500 2020-12-30T08:01:24-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-anyone-have-any-insight-on-security-forces-in-the-air-force-what-is-the-day-to-day-life-like?n=6618264&urlhash=6618264 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>AF Security Forces are the premier USAF career field for asset, personnel, and weapon security for Air Force bases worldwide, as well as on base law enforcement, combat arms, and K9. Technical training post Basic Training is conducted at Joint Base San Antonio (same base for Basic) and lasts about two months, including the SF academy and Air Base Ground Defense school. SF work is 24/7, and typically split across three shifts (mission willing). Day to day mission for junior enlisted typically includes entry control and asset security (aircraft and other elevated protection-level assets). SSgt Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:27:43 -0500 2020-12-30T13:27:43-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-anyone-have-any-insight-on-security-forces-in-the-air-force-what-is-the-day-to-day-life-like?n=6618309&urlhash=6618309 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It&#39;s essentially base security and local law enforcement. They generally fill the same role as MP&#39;s do for the other branches. Entry level will see you doing basic perimeter defense, entry control point things and stuff like that. <br /><br />As for quality of life it&#39;s the Air Force. The quality of life is high. SSgt Christophe Murphy Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:47:16 -0500 2020-12-30T13:47:16-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-anyone-have-any-insight-on-security-forces-in-the-air-force-what-is-the-day-to-day-life-like?n=6619265&urlhash=6619265 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Would do it again! SSgt Thomas Korenek Thu, 31 Dec 2020 02:27:22 -0500 2020-12-31T02:27:22-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-anyone-have-any-insight-on-security-forces-in-the-air-force-what-is-the-day-to-day-life-like?n=6621145&urlhash=6621145 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Security Forces are essentially the Air Force Law Enforcement and Security personnel. All the Services have similar organizations: Military Police in the army and Master at Arms in the Navy. My knowledge of USAF Security Forces is dated, but I can tell what I saw during my military career and time as an Army Civilian. Also, one of my ex-son-in-laws was an AF SF airman.<br /><br />Security Forces are very important to the overall operation of the Air Force. Their work in security is essential in protecting installations and national assets, such as strategic bombers. Some SF personnel travel with transport aircraft based on the security requirements of the cargo or aircraft. <br /> The airmen (E-1 through E-4) generally do shift work. NCOs work as shift chiefs and in mid-level management positions. The Law Enforcement function is similar to local police departments: traffic control, domestic calls, investigations of on-base crimes. SF airmen are considered &quot;combat forces.&quot; They are probably the largest single group of enlisted combat forces in the Air Force. They also operate Air Force on-base confinement facilities.<br /><br />Day-to-day life of the junior grade airmen is controlled by their shift schedule and scheduled duties. They may be required to guard a base gate for several days and then transition to other duties, such as traffic control, on other days. They may be on a rotating work schedule so they work some days, swings, or night shifts. Unmarried junior airmen normally live in the barracks and are expected to eat in the dining facility. NCOs and married airmen are allowed to live on the economy and receive basic allowance for subsistence in lieu of eating in the dining facility. About the same as life in all Services for a junior enlisted--except the Navy where life aboard ship is--well it&#39;s unique. Lt Col Jim Coe Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:45:53 -0500 2020-12-31T16:45:53-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-anyone-have-any-insight-on-security-forces-in-the-air-force-what-is-the-day-to-day-life-like?n=6621935&urlhash=6621935 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I served in the security forces long ago. Everything Lt Col Cow said is true. I was with the 82nd Security Forces Squadron at Wright Patterson. I loved it. Loved wearing the beret and saluting and waving people through the gate. Liked the rest of it as well. Was trained in all aspects same as everyone else. Those skills are easilly transferable to low enforcement. SSgt Eric Owens Thu, 31 Dec 2020 21:41:45 -0500 2020-12-31T21:41:45-05:00 2020-12-30T08:01:24-05:00