Lackland AFB and Camp Bullis

After Basic Training, training continues at Tech School. First at Lackland AFB, then at Camp Bullis.


Bexar County Map showing Lackland AFB and Camp Bullis
(Map via City of San Antonio)


Lackland AFB, TX - October 1963
Air Police Class 11093
(courtesy of Dr. James E. Griggers - 2nd row, far left)


Lackland AFB, TX - 2009
CMSgt of the Air Force James A. Roy fires the M-240B medium machine gun during the "Movement Over Urban Terrain" training, Security Forces Tech School
(USAF photo Joel Martinez)


Lackland AFB ~ 2000
Security Forces Tech School Dorms
(photo courtesy of Jon Brady)


Camp Bullis, TX - 2009
TSgt Eric Thomas, 343rd Training Squadron Instructor,
preps M-67 hand grenade training simulators
(USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)


Camp Bullis, TX - 1968
Amn Varner and Amn Wagner
(photo courtesy of Dave Wagner)


Camp Bullis, TX - 2009
Live Practice at the Grenade Pit
(USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)


Team 13 Camp Bullis Video - YouTube.com

Camp Bullis History

Camp Bullis was named for Brigadier General John Lapham Bullis who earned his reputation as a lieutenant leading the Seminole Negro scouts in clashes against hostile Indians during the Indian Wars in the 1870’s.


Camp Bullis ~ World War I Era

Camp Bullis was used for medical, combat, and security training throughout the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The Air Force Security Police Training Site, known as Victor Base, was built in 1977 and the Air Force was the largest single user of Camp Bullis until 1987. Since then, the Army has become the primary user of Camp Bullis as a military training site.

Camp Bullis is located at the far north end of Bexar County. It's about 20 miles from downtown San Antonio. Growth in the area has encroached to the edge of the camp, therefore a "Joint Land Use Study" was conducted to address how to maintain the camp and its missions, while accommodating growth in the area (click HERE to see the study).

Weapons

Colt Model 1911 .45 ~ 1941 to 1965


M-1 carbine with bayonet ~ 1941 to 1965
(photo courtesy of Dave Wagner)


Smith and Wesson Model 15 "Combat Masterpiece"
.38 Special Revolver ~ 1965 to 1980s

• MidwayUSA YouTube Video
• Smith & Wesson Model 15 Sales Page

M-16 Marksmanship Training - 2005
TSgt Steven Halloway, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron,Camp Atterbury, IN
(U.S. Army photo by Army Sgt Jeff Lowry)
Lee Ermey (USMC, Ret.) YouTube M14 vs. M16


NEEDED: M-60



M-9 Beretta 9mm semi-automatic pistol ~ 1980s to Present
(Official U.S. Army photo)
MidwayUSA YouTube Video


M-240B automatic rifle ~ 2000s
Amn Timothy Roberts, 97th SFS, Altus AFB, OK
(USAF photo by SrA Cherice Bryant)
Note: The weapon is incorrectly identified on the Altus AFB web site as an M-249 SAW.


M-4 Marksmanship Training - 2010
TSgt Antonio Frese, 628th Security Forces Squadron,Joint Base Charleston, SC
(USAF photo by James M. Bowman)

Uniforms

• Please visit the Security Forces Museum Foundation web site to learn about their efforts to preserve the history and heritage of MP, AP, SP, and SF units.

SF Museum Foundation Web Site


1940s


U.S. Army Air Corps Sentry, WW II
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


U.S. Army Air Forces "New MP Uniforms", Mitchell Field ~ 1940s
(clipping courtesy of the Security Forces Museum Foundation)


1950s


Air Policeman Display
Note: SP Motor Officer Helmet lower right
Enlisted Heritage Hall, Gunter Annex, AL - 2011
(photo by Steve Branyon)


1960s


Fatigues with .45 ammo pouches on belt - 1961
(photo courtesy of John W. Cook)


White cap with Sam Browne (belt over shoulder),
"Armed Forces Police" brassard, and baton - 1963
(photo courtesy of John W. Cook)


SP Tan Uniform with white belt, gloves, cap, and ascot,
plus blue SP brassard ~ 1960s to 1970s
Enlisted Heritage Hall, Gunter AFS, AL (photo taken ~ 1993)
(photo courtesy of Charles "Dave" Catholdi)


Cold weather gear ~ 1969
(photo courtesy of Dave Wagner)


1970s


White cap with white gloves ~ 1970
(photo courtesy of Dave Wagner)


Security Policeman Display, fatigues ~ 1960s-1980s
Enlisted Heritage Hall, Gunter Annex, AL - 2011
(photo by Steve Branyon)


Light blue short sleeve shirt - 1978
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Light blue long sleeve shirt - 1978
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Dark blue long sleeve shirt - 1978
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Officer's formal attire - 1979
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Female dress blues - 1979
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Male dress blues with formal bow tie - 1979
(photo by unknown)


Camouflaged fatigues - 1979
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Female ascot and beret - 1979
(note the SP badge worn on right side by females)
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Male ascot and beret - 1979
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


1980s-1990s


Honor guard outfit - 1983
(photo from Security Police Digest via Jeff Connors)

1990s

Camouflaged fatigues worn during Desert Storm ~ 1990-91
(photo courtesy of Charles "Dave" Catholdi)


2000s


Camouflaged fatigues ~ 2000s
(USAF photo)