Unit Name: | No. 3 Security Forces Squadron |
Branch: | RAAF |
Command Structure: | Combat Support Group |
Garrison: | RAAF Base Edinburgh |
Motto: | Resolute in Defence |
No. 3 Security Forces Squadron (3SECFORSQN) was an RAAF Security Forces unit, whose mission was to provide security in support of air and space power assets and infrastructure.
Originally designated No. 3 Airfield Defence Squadron (3AFDS), the squadron was disbanded in the mid-2000s 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.[1] Subsequently, No. 3 Security Forces Squadron was formed, with its headquarters based at RAAF Base Edinburgh.[2] [3] [4]
On October 11th 2022, 3SECFOR was disbanded as part of the RAAF's Air Force Security Transformation program. During 2022, 1SECFOR and 2SECFOR were restructured with more specific responsibilities.
The unit comprised personnel from the following Air Force categories and musterings: