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)