433rd Security Forces Squadron

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.

433rd Security Forces Squadron
Emblem of the 433rd Security Forces Squadron
ActiveAs 433 SFS (1995 – present)
Branch United States Air Force
TypeMilitary police
RoleAir base defense
Motto(s)Defensor Fortis[1]
Commanders
Current
commander
Major Korinne D. Sharp
Insignia
Beret Flash
Occupation Badge

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

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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

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  1. ^ Latin phrase translation.com Literally, "Protector of the Powerful", but per Pinckney 148, intended as "Defender of the Force".
  2. ^ "433rd Security Forces Squadron". Retrieved 16 August 2016.