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)

Office of Special Investigations

1948 - OSI Established
OSI, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, was established in 1948. It reports to the Inspector General, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. Its responsibilities include investigating crimes and counterintelligence.

Click HERE for the official OSI web site.


OSI Badge and Shield
(USAF photo)

OSI's Mission Statement: Identify, exploit and neutralize criminal, terrorist and intelligence threats to the U.S. Air Force, Department of Defense and U.S. Government.

1950s - Front de la Libération Nationale
A Front de la Libération Nationale (FLN) terrorist attempted to buy machine guns and pistols from an Airman near Ramstein Air Base, Germany. OSI worked with French and German police to capture him.


Background: OSI agent
Left: Airman who turned in terrorist
Right: FLN terrorist
(USAF photo)

1980s - Baader Meinhof / Red Army
OSI worked in the 1980s to confront terrorists in Europe. Below is a German police wanted poster for Red Army Faction terrorists (Baader Meinhof gang) wanted for bombings and murders in Germany.


German Police Wanted Poster
(USAF photo)

1982 - Training at Bolling AFB
~summary of story by Frank Taylor, Maxwell AFB Dispatch
OSI Agents started attending the USAF Special Investigations Academy at Bolling AFB. After completing the 12-week course covering law, crime scene investigation, and interviewing techniques, Special Agents are assigned to an OSI Base Investigative Detachment, within an OSI District.


Maxwell AFB Dispatch Article on OSI Training - 1982
L-R: AFOSI Special Agents Greg Topping and Martin Edwards
(clipping courtesy of Martin Edwards)

2000s - Eagle Eyes
The "Eagle Eyes" program is an Air Force anti-terrorism initiative led by OSI. It enlists Air Force members and civilians in the war on terror. Click HERE for more information.


Eagle Eyes Program Logo
(USAF photo)

You Have the Right to Remain Silent

"You have the right to remain silent...". For those of us who grew up watching shows like "Dragnet", "Adam 12", and "Cops", we'll recall the reading of Miranda rights to suspects. Bill McCue located, and Steve Branyon scanned, the following items that many of us carried during our duties.
CLICK ON EACH TO SEE A LARGE VIEW


5th Amendment Rights - Civilians
(via Bill McCue, scanned by Steve Branyon)


UCMJ Article 31 Rights - Military
(via Bill McCue, scanned by Steve Branyon)


MACE™ card
(scanned by Philip "J.P." Brown)

AP and SP 10-series codes from 1957 and 1976.
The two sets of 10-series are markedly different. Not sure why the big change from 1957 to 1976.


AP 10-series codes ~ 1957
(photo used with permission from 814thcds.com - Alan Hayes)


SP 10-series codes ~ 1976
(via Bill McCue, scanned by Steve Branyon)


SP Phonetic Alphabet
(via Bill McCue, scanned by Steve Branyon)


SP General Orders
(via Bill McCue, scanned by Steve Branyon)


Vehicle Search Card
(via Bill McCue, scanned by Steve Branyon)


SP Desk Blotter sample - 1975
(USAF SP Handbook, scanned by Philip "J.P." Brown)