They serve to defend NAF bases, airfields and aircraft as well as protect VIPs. After the attacks by Boko Haram on Nigerian Air Force installations during their insurgency, the command decided to create a specialist unit capable of providing security and protecting the Air Force interests and its bases across the country, in especially conflict zones like the North East, Maiduguri. The regiment is currently operating in internal security operations in 14 states. In early 2021, seven NAF Regiment servicemen died in an ambush by 100 terrorists in Kaduna State.