Located at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, Texas, the Air Force Security Forces Center is one of four primary subordinate units under the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, assigned to Air Force Materiel Command.
AFSFC trains and equips Air Force security forces worldwide. The specialized teams provide expertise to enhance and modernize security operations, delivering comprehensive defense and law enforcement capabilities across the globe.
Key mission areas include:
- Integrated defense operations
- Law and order enforcement
- Protection of nuclear and non-nuclear assets
- Small arms and light weapons acquisition, training and maintenance
- Military working dog support
- Defender sustainment and training
- Air Force corrections management
AFSFC translates Air Force security policy into practical guidance for commanders and units in the field. The center identifies and evaluates security forces requirements, develops execution plans as appropriate, represents the security forces career field and ensures commanders have the resources and direction needed to accomplish their missions.
AFSFC MISSION: Deliver protection capabilities to advance warfighting lethality and readiness
AFSFC VISION: Transforming protection for warfighters