No. 3 Security Forces Squadron (3SECFORSQN) is an RAAF Security Forces unit, whose mission is to provide security in support of air and space power assets and infrastructure.
History
Originally designated No. 3 Airfield Defence Squadron (3AFDS), the squadron was disbanded in the mid-2000's and its resources dispersed between No 1AFDS (RAAF Edinburgh) and No 2AFDS (RAAF Amberley).
On 4 July 2013, the RAAF's security capability was reorganised. Subsequently, No. 3 Security Forces Squadron was formed, with its headquarters based at RAAF Base Edinburgh.
Personnel
The unit comprises personnel from the following Air Force categories and musterings:
Ground Defence Officer
Security Police Officer
Personnel Capability Officer
Logistics Officer
Airfield Defence Guard
Air Force Security (Security Operations) Air Force Security (Military Working Dog Handler) Airbase Protection Personnel Capability Specialist Supply
Squadron structure
Squadron Headquarters. Based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. RAAF Edinburgh Security Flight. Rifle Flight Group, comprising HQ, Rifle Flight x 2 and C4ISR Flight. Based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Airbase Protection Flight (Reserve personnel). Based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. RAAF Pearce Security Flight. Based at RAAF Pearce, Western Australia.