433rd Security Forces Squadron
| 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 | Defensor Fortis[1] |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major Korinne D. Sharp |
| Insignia | |
| Beret Flash |  |
| Occupation Badge |  |
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
[edit]To protect deployed weapons systems against sabotage and enlarge a base defense force.[2]
The unit 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
[edit]- ^ Latin phrase translation.com Literally, "Protector of the Powerful", but per Pinckney 148, intended as "Defender of the Force".
- ^ "433rd Security Forces Squadron". Retrieved 16 August 2016.