No. 3 Security Forces Squadron RAAF
The No. 3 Security Forces Squadron (3 SECFOR) is an RAAF military unit whose primary task is to protect airfields, equipment, buildings and personnel.
| No. 3 Security Forces Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Branch | RAAF |
| Part of | Combat Support Group |
| Garrison/HQ | RAAF Base Edinburgh |
| Motto(s) | Resolute in Defence |
Originally designated No. 3 Airfield Defence Squadron (3AFDS), in the mid-2000s, the squadron was disbanded and its resources dispersed between No 1AFDS (RAAF Edinburgh) and No 2AFDS (RAAF Amberley).
On 4 July 2013, the RAAF's security capability was reorganised.[1] Subsequently, No. 3 Security Forces Squadron was formed, with its headquarters based at RAAF Base Edinburgh.[2][3][4]
References
- "1 Security Forces Squadron". RAAF Base Wagga Magazine. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- "Structure of the RAAF". Royal Australian Air Force. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- "No.1 Combat Communication Squadron to relocate to Amberley". The Queensland Times. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- "RAAF Base Edinburgh". Royal Australian Air Force. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
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