US Air Force Security Forces Responsibilities! Trivia Questions Quiz
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- 1.What career fields were combined in 1997 to form the “Security Forces” 3POX1 AFSC?
- A.
Security Specialist, Law Enforcement Specialist to include Military Working Dog Handler, Combat Arms Training and Maintenance, or CATM.
- B.
Maintenance and Supply Training, Military Police, Military Working Dog Handler, and CATM
- C.
Security Specialist, Law Enforcement Specialist to include Military Working Dog Handler, and CATM
- D.
Security Specialist, Law Enforcement Specialist to include Military Working Dog Handler, and Maintenance and Supply Training.
- 2.Upon contact with the solicitor, you receive proper identification from the solicitor and when asked to depart the base, the solicitor leaves. What subject action level is it?
- A.
Verbal controls
- B.
Neuromuscular controls
- C.
Baton as a leverage device
- D.
Military working dog (off leash)
- 3.
- A.
A. Place strong hand on suspect’s shoulder, switch hands on linking chain, have suspect turn head, and then switch your feet position.
- B.
B. Place strong hand on suspect’s shoulder, have suspect turn head, switch hands on linking chain, and then switch your feet position.
- C.
C. Switch hands on linking chain, place strong hand on suspect’s shoulder, have suspect turn head, and then switch your feet position.
- D.
D. Switch hands on linking chain, have suspect turn head, place strong hand on suspect’s shoulder, and then switch your feet position.
- 4.SF members must possess what skill level prior to entering the MWD handler apprentice course?
- A.
5-skill level (Journeyman)
- B.
7-skill level (Craftsman)
- C.
9-skill level (Superintendent)
- D.
One is not required
- 5.Which rally point is tentative until the objective is pinpointed?
- A.
A. Objective
- B.
B. Re-entry
- C.
C. Enroute
- D.
D. Initial
- 6.The bezel ring is a ratchet device that, when rotated fully…
- A.
Contains 90 clicks; each click is equal to 3 degrees.
- B.
Contains 100 click; each click is equal to 3 degrees.
- C.
Contains 120 clicks; each click is equal to 3 degrees.
- D.
Contains 180 clicks; each click is equal to 3 degrees.
- 7.Which of the following do not belong in the spectrums of IBD battlespace?
- A.
Air Force Battlespace
- B.
Force Protection Battlespace
- C.
IBD Battlespace
- D.
Base Battlespace
- 8.
- A.
Apply pressure to the wound to encourage bleeding.
- B.
Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
- C.
Seek medical attention.
- D.
Report the incident to your supervisor.
- 9.As a security forces member, you testify under oath, “I saw the car driven by SMSgt. Rhodia Perry weaving back and forth across the road.” This is an example of?
- A.
Real evidence
- B.
Direct evidence
- C.
Testimonial evidence
- D.
Documentary evidence
- 10.What does the term OCOKA stand for?
- A.
Observation/fields of fire, cover and concealment, obstacles, key terrain, avenues of approach.
- B.
Observation of fire, cover and concealment, obstacles, key avenues of approach.
- C.
Observation/fields of fire, cover obstacles, key terrain avenues and approach.
- D.
Observe cover and concealment, obstacles, key terrain, avenues of approach.
- 11.What is a way you can identify stressors on the job?
- A.
Be noisy and stay in every ones business.
- B.
Talk to experienced SF members.
- C.
Get stressed out.
- D.
Let it come to you.
- 12.What piece of equipment do you use if you need to fire into your secondary sector?
- A.
A bipod
- B.
A tripod
- C.
The buddy system
- D.
Your gear
- 13.The Vietnam Conflict pointed out the need for?
- A.
A. Armored vehicles in support of base defense.
- B.
B. Additional security personnel.
- C.
C. Less military working dogs.
- D.
D. Revised security thinking.
- 14.Which is an example of a protection level 1 resource?
- A.
Non-nuclear alert forces
- B.
C4 systems of active nuclear missions
- C.
Selected C3 facilities, systems, and equipment
- D.
Fuels and Liquid Oxygen storage areas
- 15.When was the first trial issue shield approved?
- A.
1943
- B.
1945
- C.
1950
- D.
1957
- 16.During terrorist objectives and tactics, who is the lead agency for incidents occurring outside the US?
- A.
Department of Justice
- B.
Department of State
- C.
Department of Terrorist
- D.
Department of Concept
- 17.How do MWDs impact crime?
- A.
They are a deterrent to crime
- B.
They are very smart
- C.
They catch every single bad guy
- D.
None of the above
- 18.How many basic fundamentals of defense are there?
- A.
1
- B.
3
- C.
5
- D.
7
- 19.
- A.
1
- B.
3
- C.
5
- D.
7
- 20.Adhering to what form(s) of guidance ensures mission accomplishment?
- A.
Code of Conduct only
- B.
SF General Orders only
- C.
Code of Conduct and SF General Orders
- D.
Performance Fitness Examination
- 21.Denying exploitation of open source information is the primary focus of OPSEC…
- A.
Security
- B.
Warfare
- C.
Analysis
- D.
Intelligence
- 22.Who is responsible for providing on-site security anytime alarm systems are inoperative for extended periods of time?
- A.
Two-person SRT (DOD UCNI)
- B.
Three-person SRT (DOD UCNI)
- C.
Mobile Fore Teams (MFT) (DOD UCNI)
- D.
Camper Alert Team (CAT) (DOD UCNI)
- 23.How many range cards are prepared for each position?
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
Three
- D.
Four
- 24.How many meters is the maximum range for the M9 pistol?
- A.
600
- B.
800
- C.
1,100
- D.
1,800
- 25.Which principle is the key to defeating enemy incursions against our airfields?
- A.
Knowledge of the enemy
- B.
Unity of command
- C.
Economy of Force
- D.
Responsiveness
- 26.On what does a patrol leader base the tentative patrol plan?
- A.
Good terrain analysis
- B.
Bad terrain analysis
- C.
The floating dial on the compass
- D.
The weather
- 27.What are the characteristics of the M203 grenade launcher?
- A.
The M203 grenade launcher is a heavyweight, double-shot, breech-loaded, pump action (no sliding barrel), shoulder-fired weapon that is attached to the M-9 pistol with the RAS.
- B.
The M203 grenade launcher is a lightweight, single-shot, non breech-loaded, double pump action (sliding barrel), hip-fired weapon that is attached to the M-249 machine gun with the RAS.
- C.
The M203 grenade launcher is a lightweight, single-shot, breech-loaded, pump action (sliding barrel), shoulder-fired weapon that is attached to the M16 and M4 carbine rifle series with the RAS.
- D.
The M203 grenade launcher is a heavy weight, double-shot, breech-loaded, pump action (no sliding barrel), shoulder-fired weapon that is attached to the M240B machine gun with the RAS.
- 28.What should a flight sector sketch show?
- A.
Main terrain feature in the sector of fire and the ranges to them.
- B.
Flight and squadron identification.
- C.
Squad leader positions.
- D.
True south.
- 29.The fence for a restricted area must be how close to firm ground?
- A.
Ground level
- B.
1 inch
- C.
2 inch
- D.
3 inch
- 30.In meters, what is the maximum effective range of the M 240B for a point target with tripod?
- A.
400
- B.
800
- C.
1,100
- D.
1,800
- 31.The term “every airman is a sensor…contributing to overall base defense” is the concept of?
- A.
Principles of War
- B.
Rules of Engagement
- C.
Integrated Base Defense
- D.
Defense Force Doctrine
- 32.What map reference do you use to determine distances?
- A.
Declination
- B.
Bar scale
- C.
Grid North
- D.
Base line
- 33.How many meters is the kill radius for hand grenades?
- A.
5
- B.
7
- C.
10
- D.
15
- 34.If a misfire occurs, how many seconds do you wait before removing the launcher from your shoulder (M72 LAW)?
- A.
10
- B.
15
- C.
20
- D.
25
- 35.What are the standard whistle signals?
- A.
Two short blast for STOP, one long blast for GO, and several short blasts for ATTENTION.
- B.
Two short blast for ATTENTION, One long blast for STOP, and several short blasts for GO.
- C.
One long blast for STOP, two short blasts for GO, and several short blasts for ATTENTION.
- D.
Develop community relationships that allow the community a greater voice in setting police priorities.
- 36.What community policing philosophy helps improve the overall quality of life in a neighborhood?
- A.
A zero tolerance approach to handling crime.
- B.
The police getting involved with local youth programs.
- C.
The police handling random calls to solve community problems.
- D.
Develop community relationships that allow the community a greater voice in setting police priorities.
- 37.If a soldier adapts to the dark before donning goggles, the individual gains full dark adaptation within?
- A.
5 minutes after removing the goggles.
- B.
4 minutes after removing the goggles.
- C.
3 minutes after removing the goggles.
- D.
2 minutes after removing the goggles.
- 38.US military authority in host nation territories is governed by?
- A.
Federal statutes
- B.
US Constitution
- C.
Article 2/UCMJ
- D.
Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA)
- 39.Where do you find the elevation guide on a map?
- A.
Normally found in the lower right margin.
- B.
Always found in the upper right margin.
- C.
Sometimes found in the middle of the map.
- D.
Normally found in the back of the map.
- 40.What are the characteristics of the M240B machine gun?
- A.
The M240B is a general-purpose machine gun. It can be mounted on a bipod, tripod, aircraft, or vehicle. The M240B is a belt-fed, air-cooled, gas-operated, fully automatic machine gun that fires from the open bolt position.
- B.
The M240B is a 5.56-mm, magazine-fed, gas-operated, shoulder-fired weapon. It is designed to fire either semiautomatic or a three-round burst through the use of a selector lever (SAFE, SEMI, and BURST).
- C.
The M240B is a semiautomatic, magazine-fed, recoil operated, double-action pistol, which is chambered for the 9mm NATO cartridge. The M9 weighs 31 ounces unloaded and 41 ounces loaded with a 15-round magazine.
- D.
The M240B is a light-weight, air-cooled, belt-and magazine-fed, automatic weapon that fires from the close-bolt position.
- 41.When was the current SF shield adopted?
- A.
1965
- B.
1966
- C.
1970
- D.
1982
- 42.What is the most accurate of all chemical tests?
- A.
Alco-sensor
- B.
Breathalyzer
- C.
Urine Tests
- D.
Blood Tests
- 43.How is the Claymore employed when used as part of the base defense obstacle plan?
- A.
A. Reduce the enemy’s mobility only.
- B.
B. Stop, delay, and disrupt enemy attacks.
- C.
C. Direct the enemy formations for counterattack.
- D.
D. Channel forces for reengagement at later time.
- 44.What are the requirements to attend Airman Leadership School?
- A.
You must be a SrA with college background
- B.
Must be an SSgt select or SrA with 48 months of total active federal military services.
- C.
Must be an SSgt select or SrA with 24 months of total active federal military services.
- D.
You must have 5 on all your EPRs, and selected by the commander.
- 45.Which sensor system alarms only if an object breaks more than 98.5% of at least one beam?
- A.
SW385 Monostatic Microwave Sensor
- B.
SW310 Bistatic Microwave Sensor
- C.
ECSI Active Infrared Sensor
- D.
Optex LX-2AU
- 46.What is the most common round used in the M870?
- A.
15 gauge, “05” buck shot
- B.
10 gauge, “02” buck shot
- C.
12 gauge, “01” buck shot
- D.
12 gauge, “00” buck shot
- 47.An 8-digit grid coordinate brings you to within how many meters of a point on a map?
- A.
4 meters
- B.
8 meters
- C.
10 meters
- D.
13 meters
- 48.Martial law is military jurisdiction over the civilian population…
- A.
When directed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- B.
During government elections.
- C.
When declared by state governors.
- D.
In time of emergency.
- 49.How often during southward star navigation do you make azimuth checks?
- A.
Every 5 minutes
- B.
Every 10 minutes
- C.
Every 15 minutes
- D.
Every 20 minutes
- 50.What would you do if a violator stop in an area that you do not like or is unsafe?
- A.
Move your vehicle in front of the violator’s and tell the violator to follow you.
- B.
Use your public address system to instruct the violator where to go.
- C.
Signal the violator with you emergency lights and siren to move.
- D.
Signal the driver using your hand and arm signals to follow you.
- 51.Name the two sighting systems employed by the M18A1?
- A.
Scraping-type edge sight and knife-edge sight.
- B.
Knifing-peep edge and Slit-edge sight.
- C.
Electrical-type edge sight and Controlled-edge sight.
- D.
Slit-type peep sight and knife-edge sight.
- 52.Describe the MK19?
- A.
Is an air-cooled, blowback-operated weapon, with five major assemblies. It uses ammunition that is belt-fed through the left side of the weapon by a disintegrating metallic link belt. The weapon features a barrel that does not overheat, even after prolonged firing. It has a blade-type front sight attached to the top cover assembly.
- B.
Is a light weight, air-cooled gas operated weapon, with 2 major parts. It uses ammunition that is magazine fed through the right side of the weapon by a metallic magazine. The features a barrel that overheats, every 200 rounds, even after prolonged firing.
- C.
Is a light-weight, air-cooled, belt-and magazine-fed, automatic weapon that fires from the close-bolt position.
- D.
Is a semiautomatic, magazine-fed, recoil operated, double-action pistol, which is chambered for the 9mm NATO cartridge.
- 53.When contacting the violator during a traffic stop, an exigent circumstance would be speeding to?
- A.
Get your mother to work.
- B.
Get your daughter to school.
- C.
Get your pregnant wife to the hospital.
- D.
See if your new car will actually do 100 mph.
- 54.What is the maximum range of the M2?
- A.
5,764 meters
- B.
6,764 meters
- C.
3,764 yards
- D.
6,764 yards
- 55.During absolute martial law, SF members have the authority to…
- A.
Detain civilians.
- B.
Apprehend all offenders.
- C.
Apprehend military personnel.
- D.
Detain and prosecute offenders.
- 56.Which UCMJ article gives you the authority to apprehend military offenders?
- A.
Article 1
- B.
Article 5
- C.
Article 7b
- D.
Article 134
- 57.
- A.
A. AF Form 3555, AF Form 1190, and AF Form 1315.
- B.
B. AF Form 3545, AF Form 6811, and AF Form 112.
- C.
C. AF Form 3545, AF Form 1168, and AF Form 2970.
- D.
D. AF Form 3545, AF Form 1168, and AF Form 1315.
- 58.Title 18, Section 1382 of the US Code authorizes you to?
- A.
Act in an official law enforcement capacity off base.
- B.
Apprehend civilians for on base offenses.
- C.
Release military offenders to supervisors.
- D.
Detain civilians for on base offenses.
- 59.How many pages make up the AF Form 3545?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
8
- 60.Where do you position your vehicle in relation to the violator’s vehicle during a traffic stop.
- A.
Two vehicle lengths behind and three feet to the left.
- B.
Two vehicle lengths behind and two feet to the left.
- C.
Three vehicle length behind and three feet to the left.
- D.
Three vehicle length behind and two feet to the left.
- 61.What are the six basic questions that need to answered on an AF Form 1168?
- A.
Who, what, when, where, why and how.
- B.
The, There, Their, You, Him, and Her.
- C.
Who, what, When, where, why and Time.
- D.
Time, Place, What, Where, why, and How.
- 62.Why do we use demist shield on the AN/PVS 7 night vision goggle?
- A.
Prevent lens scratches
- B.
Prevent foggy lenses
- C.
Prevent water lenses
- D.
Shield against sand
- 63.How many sections is the form divided into? (AF Form 3545)
- A.
3
- B.
6
- C.
9
- D.
12
- 64.What part of the AN/PVS 7 night vision goggle does the sacrificial window protect?
- A.
Battery compartment
- B.
Glass objective lens
- C.
Rubber eye cups
- D.
Sight lens
- 65.The MK19 is most effectively employed as a…
- A.
Static fire platform covering a specific zone.
- B.
Mounted fire platform covering a specific area.
- C.
Mobile suppressive fore platform covering a specific zone.
- D.
Unmounted suppressive fire platform covering a specific area.
- 66.The MK19 has little effect on which type of targets?
- A.
Unarmored
- B.
Lightly armored
- C.
Main battle tanks
- D.
Armored personnel carriers
- 67.One ancillary function of the Hand Held Thermal Imager is?
- A.
Only an original monitor can be used with the system.
- B.
Any monitor can be used in conjunction with the system.
- C.
Images not produced by the surveillance sight can be recorded.
- D.
The video output is factory preset to NTSC/EIA (60 MHz) standards.
- 68.The MK19 is capable of producing controlled and accurate fire for?
- A.
Point and area targets
- B.
Mounted targets
- C.
Fixed targets
- D.
Static targets
- 69.The M2 is a very effective, versatile weapon that is…
- A.
Air cooled and blowback operated.
- B.
Belt fed, recoil operated, and air cooled.
- C.
Magazine fed, air cooled, and recoil operated.
- D.
Recoiled operated, air cooled, and blowback operated.
- 70.How do you estimate the elevation of the bottom of a depression?
- A.
Add one-half the contour interval.
- B.
Subtract one-half the contour interval.
- C.
Divide one-half the contour interval.
- D.
Multiply one-half the contour interval.
- 71.What term defines a six-digit grid coordinate?
- A.
Base line
- B.
Grid azimuths
- C.
Back azimuths
- D.
Refined coordinate
- 72.As a POW what information are you required to give when questioned?
- A.
Anything that will keep you alive.
- B.
Your name, rank, service number, and date of birth.
- C.
Your name and date of birth only.
- D.
No information is allowed to be given when questioned.
- 73.What general conduct guideline would you violate if you consumed alcohol within 8 hours prior to duty?
- A.
Attention to duty
- B.
Personal Appearance
- C.
Off-Duty Conduct
- D.
Dealing with Intoxicated Persons
- 74.What is the primary navigation tool used by Security Forces?
- A.
The floating dial
- B.
The map
- C.
The lensatic compass
- D.
Bar Scale
- 75.SF squadrons are organized based on what?
- A.
Chief of Security Forces
- B.
Defense Force Commander
- C.
Mission requirements
- D.
Force Protection
- 76.What Command Section position is manned by the senior SF enlisted leader?
- A.
Chief, Security Forces/Commander (CSF/CC)
- B.
Security Forces Manager (SFM)
- C.
Standardization and Evaluation Section (SFMQ)
- D.
First Sergeant (CCF)
- 77.Where should the Claymore firing position be located?
- A.
BDOC and open position
- B.
Foxhole or covered position
- C.
Command center
- D.
Control center
- 78.What is a hot loop?
- A.
Special line designated for emergencies only.
- B.
Special line established for the command post.
- C.
Continuous line of field wire laid out on the perimeter.
- D.
Continuous line connected to every phone and switchboard.
- 79.What is the most important part of the compass to check during inspection?
- A.
The lens
- B.
The body of the compass
- C.
The cover
- D.
The floating dial
- 80.How many personnel are required to erect the assembled antenna mast?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
6
- 81.
- A.
2 to 4 inches deep perpendicular to the avenue of approach.
- B.
4 to 6 inches deep perpendicular to the avenue of approach.
- C.
6 to 8 inches deep perpendicular to the avenue of approach.
- D.
8 to 10 inches deep perpendicular to the avenue of approach.
- 82.The components that make up the Mini Active Infrared Detection sensor are?
- A.
An emitter head with battery case, sensor head, and transmitter.
- B.
A seismic head with battery case, sensor head, and transmitter.
- C.
A transformer head, infrared sensor head, and transmitter.
- D.
An emission head with battery case, sensor head, and transmitter.
- 83.Which copy of the DD Form 1408 is used by SF to record pertinent information?
- A.
A. The White copy
- B.
B. The Black copy
- C.
C. The Pink copy
- D.
D. The Yellow copy
- 84.How deep will field wire be buried in loose or sandy soil?
- A.
1 feet deep
- B.
2 feet deep
- C.
3 feet deep
- D.
4 feet deep
- 85.What type of protection does the 385 monostatic microwave sensor provide?
- A.
All around protection on key terrain.
- B.
Radiation protection around resources.
- C.
Electromagnetic protection on the perimeter.
- D.
Three dimensional protection in outdoor environments.
- 86.Microwave sensors are relatively sensitive to?
- A.
Rain, snow, vibration, and small wind-blown objects.
- B.
Vibrations of heavy equipment.
- C.
Bright sunlight or dense fog.
- D.
Rodents and other animals.
- 87.Which copy of the DD Form 1408 goes to the violator?
- A.
The White Copy
- B.
The Black Copy
- C.
The Pink Copy
- D.
The Yellow Copy
- 88.Why should the Chief, Security Forces (CSF) consider purchasing the same brand and model of equipment used by your civilian counterparts?
- A.
So military personnel are certified by the state.
- B.
To ensure that you understand how the local and state law enforcement police operate.
- C.
To boost morale and get rid of outdated and antiquated hand-held speed measuring devices.
- D.
So your qualifications are reliable by both military and civil authorities to prosecute offenders.
- 89.Before releasing a military working dog to search buildings, the handler must?
- A.
Give a verbal warning stating they are about to release the dog.
- B.
Loudly announce their intentions to order the dog to bite.
- C.
Place the military working dog on a long leash.
- D.
Have the dog bark three times.
- 90.Which breath instrument uses chemicals to test blood alcohol content?
- A.
Intoxilyzer
- B.
Alco-sensor
- C.
Breathalyzer
- D.
Breathometer
- 91.How do we clean the AN/PVS-14 night vision metal surfaces?
- A.
Vinegar or water solution
- B.
Light oil lubrication
- C.
Soap and warm water
- D.
Lint free cloth
- 92.What is the most common method of employing the AN/PVS 14 night vision goggle?
- A.
Facemask centered on forehead
- B.
Hand-held and level
- C.
Shoulder level
- D.
Infrared mode
- 93.When programming frequencies which option do you use to select the receiver transmitter channel?
- A.
A. The Menu Button
- B.
B. The Radio Channel option
- C.
C. The Program channel option
- D.
D. None of the above
- 94.How many accessories does the GRC 238 come with?
- A.
6
- B.
9
- C.
18
- D.
27
- 95.The GRC 238 what radio part is critical to its operation?
- A.
The Antenna
- B.
Palm Handset
- C.
Pit Switch
- D.
Battery Latch
- 96.Define a Hostile Force.
- A.
The imminent threat of force against US forces (and others as designated), including threat to use force to preclude or impeded the missing and/ or duties of US forces.
- B.
An attack or other use of force against the US and US forces (and others as designated), including force used directly to preclude or impede the mission and/ or duties of US Forces.
- C.
Any civilian, paramilitary, or military force, or terrorist(s) with or without national designation, that has committed hostile acts, exhibited hostile intent, or has been declared hostile by appropriate authorities.
- D.
None of the above.
- 97.How many copies of the DD Form 2708 are prepared?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- 98.A written order issued by a competent authority is called a?
- A.
Power to authorize
- B.
Search and seizure
- C.
Competent Written Order
- D.
Search Authorization
- 99.The surface that supports the Wide-Area Surveillance Thermal Imager (WSTI) display Control Unit must be able to handle?
- A.
50 pounds
- B.
100 pounds
- C.
200 pounds
- D.
300 pounds
- 100.“Probable Cause” searches are covered under what legal manual?
- A.
MCM Rule 315
- B.
MCC Rule 315
- C.
MNM Rule 312
- D.
MRE Rule 314
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