Security forces of 380th AEW stay ready in Southwest Asia

Photo By Master Sgt. Jenifer Calhoun | A security forces Airman from the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron makes adjustments to a machine gun mounted on a tactical vehicle during operations for the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia. The 380th ESFS provides all security and force protection for a deployed wing, the 380th AEW, of more than 1,900 people and for billions of dollars worth of Air Force equipment and assets. Also the 380th ESFS, as part of the 380th AEW, supports operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. The wing is home to the KC-10 Extender, U-2 Dragon Lady, E-3 Sentry and RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft. The wing is comprised of four groups and 12 squadrons and the wing's deployed mission includes air refueling, air battle management, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of overseas contingency operations in Southwest Asia.  

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06.03.2010

Story by Senior Airman Jenifer Calhoun 

380th Air Expeditionary Wing

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Security forces Airmen of the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron supports all security and force protection efforts for a deployed wing, the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, of more than 1,900 people and for billions of dollars worth of Air Force equipment and assets.

To do this, it takes a security forces Airmen from the office deployed to the squadron to manage a myriad of security and force protection measures. All security forces are required to be able to lead, manage, supervise and perform force protection duties to include the use of deadly force to protect personnel and resources. They are also required to perform air base defense functions contributing to the force protection mission which includes controlling and securing terrain inside and outside military installations.

In addition to doing their job of defending personnel, equipment and resources from hostile forces, security forces members are capable of operating in various field environments and can perform individual and team patrol movements. Those movements include mounted and dismounted patrols, tactical drills, battle procedures, convoys, military operations other than war, antiterrorism duties and other special duties.

The 380th ESFS is a sub-unit of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing. The wing is home to the KC-10 Extender, U-2 Dragon Lady, E-3 Sentry and RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft. The wing is comprised of four groups and 12 squadrons and the wing's deployed mission includes air refueling, air battle management, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of overseas contingency operations in Southwest Asia. The 380th AEW supports operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.

• Date Taken: 06.03.2010
• Date Posted: 06.03.2010 02:01
• Story ID: 50752
• Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)