1 00:00:01,030 --> 00:00:02,930 - Security forces provides mission support 2 00:00:02,930 --> 00:00:04,440 through security and defense. 3 00:00:04,440 --> 00:00:06,634 We provide a very unique skill set 4 00:00:06,634 --> 00:00:09,480 when it comes to air base operations, 5 00:00:09,480 --> 00:00:12,210 in that we have a fundamental understanding 6 00:00:12,210 --> 00:00:14,255 of what it means to defend an air field. 7 00:00:14,255 --> 00:00:16,970 (upbeat music) 8 00:00:16,970 --> 00:00:19,300 We are specially trained and equipped 9 00:00:19,300 --> 00:00:24,300 to protect and defend against multiple types of threats 10 00:00:24,970 --> 00:00:27,100 in multiple types of domains, 11 00:00:27,100 --> 00:00:30,550 and I think that's what makes it so exciting 12 00:00:30,550 --> 00:00:33,520 to be a commander, especially in a deployed environment. 13 00:00:33,520 --> 00:00:35,080 To be able to serve the mission in so many 14 00:00:35,080 --> 00:00:36,707 different roles and facets. 15 00:00:36,707 --> 00:00:39,290 (upbeat music) 16 00:00:45,590 --> 00:00:47,870 Honestly, this is probably one of the best missions 17 00:00:47,870 --> 00:00:50,100 to be a part of, because the mission 18 00:00:50,100 --> 00:00:51,070 that we're doing out here 19 00:00:51,070 --> 00:00:54,340 enables the men and women back home to be safe and secure. 20 00:00:54,340 --> 00:00:56,360 We take the fight to the enemy out here. 21 00:00:56,360 --> 00:00:58,820 Our role as security forces enables that fight 22 00:00:58,820 --> 00:01:01,523 by keeping these aircraft safe, keeping the men and women 23 00:01:01,523 --> 00:01:04,410 of this base safe, so they can go out there 24 00:01:04,410 --> 00:01:05,705 and perform that mission. 25 00:01:05,705 --> 00:01:08,288 (upbeat music) 26 00:01:10,870 --> 00:01:14,050 The FAST Team is a unique skill set within security forces 27 00:01:15,010 --> 00:01:17,217 in that they are specially trained to handle 28 00:01:17,217 --> 00:01:19,700 more close quarters combat 29 00:01:19,700 --> 00:01:23,370 and do flight deck denial operations. 30 00:01:23,370 --> 00:01:25,400 They go with the aircraft to secure deliveries 31 00:01:25,400 --> 00:01:29,150 of logistical equipment, transportation of personnel, 32 00:01:29,150 --> 00:01:31,693 such as anyone transiting AOR, even detainee ops. 33 00:01:33,725 --> 00:01:36,308 (upbeat music) 34 00:01:39,660 --> 00:01:41,550 The defenders that we get out here, 35 00:01:41,550 --> 00:01:43,990 are probably some of the most disciplined individuals 36 00:01:43,990 --> 00:01:46,220 that we see in the career field, 37 00:01:46,220 --> 00:01:49,387 and the reason I say that, is because the threat is real. 38 00:01:49,387 --> 00:01:53,920 That really kind of focuses how they perceive their mission 39 00:01:53,920 --> 00:01:55,310 and their role in that mission, 40 00:01:55,310 --> 00:01:57,670 because here it is nothing but mission, 41 00:01:57,670 --> 00:01:59,160 it is nothing but defense, 42 00:01:59,160 --> 00:02:00,780 and I think they find a lot of value in that, 43 00:02:00,780 --> 00:02:02,907 and I think they are very appreciative of that opportunity. 44 00:02:02,907 --> 00:02:05,490 (upbeat music)