RNZAF Security Forces is the

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unit responsible for base security, ground defence, weapons training, and Air Transport Security on RNZAF aircraft. RNZAF Security Forces operates under the RNZAF Operations Squadron. RNZAF Security Forces are more commonly known in the RNZAF simply as SECFOR. They have a similar role to other Air Force units such as USAF Security Forces,

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Security Force Squadrons, and the

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however it is smaller in size compared to their UK, American and Australian counterparts. The primary role of RNZAF Security Forces is to provide the Air Force with security of aircraft and personnel, as well as protection of airfields.

Military Working Dog unit

The Military Working Dog (MWD) unit provides a further security function, and works closely with their Security Forces team members. The MWD unit was first established in 1972 as part of the RNZAF Police when the RNZAF purchased six

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Role

*Aircraft protection *Airfield security *Airfield terminal security *Weapons training *Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training *Drill and ceremonial duties *Ground defence

Deployments

Security Forces is tasked with air transport security (ATSY), protecting airfields and RNZAF personnel, security duties, weapons instruction, drill instruction and CBRN training. Air transport security missions and VIP flights aboard Air Force aircraft are a regular occurrence and exercises overseas have seen many team members of Security Forces travel extensively, both in New Zealand and throughout the world.

Organisation

A Security Forces unit is usually commanded by a junior officer such as a

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and a Senior NCO such as flight sergeant acting as a 2IC. Sergeants then manage the Security Forces teams. Usually a

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will command a four-man operational Security Forces team with a

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(LAC) acting as the 2IC.

Equipment

Weapons

*Light support weapon 7.62mm (LSW)

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MARS-L CQB16 rifle * Benelli M3 shotgun

Non-lethal weapons

* ASP expandable baton * ASP handcuffs

Vehicles

* Mitsubishi Triton (fifth generation 4x4) *

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* Polaris RZR

References

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