| 433rd Security Forces Squadron | |
|---|---|
 Emblem of the 433rd Security Forces Squadron | |
| Active | As 433 SFS (1995-Present) |
| Branch |
 United States Air Force |
| Type | Military police |
| Role | Air base defense |
| Motto(s) | Defensor Fortis[1] |
| Insignia | |
| Beret Flash |
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| Occupation Badge |
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The 433rd Security Forces Squadron (433 SFS) is a United States Air Force Reserve unit located at Lackland AFB. The unit serves a law enforcement purpose, as well as focusing on combat readiness.
The 433 SFS is assigned to the 433d Airlift Wing, the "Alamo Wing". As a unit, airmen participate in monthly unit training assemblies and annual tours. 433 SFS airmen have deployed numerous times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Mission[]
To protect deployed weapons systems against sabotage and enlarge a base defense force.[2]
The until will also provide force protection for such deployed locations as a Main Operating Base, Standy Base, Limited Base, Co-located Operating Base or Bare Base; and operate in a joint service environment to include host nation forces at all levels of conflict to include military operations other than war.
References[]
- ↑ Latin phrase translation.com Literally, "Protector of the Powerful", but per Pinckney 148, intended as "Defender of the Force".
- ↑ "433rd Security Forces Squadron". http://www.433aw.afrc.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/7762/Article/179456/433rd-security-forces-squadron.aspx. Retrieved 16 Aug 2016.
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