RAAF Base Tindal
The headquarter of No. 1 Security Forces Squadron RAAF was located in where from Jul 1992 to Dec 1998?
No . 1 Security Forces Squadron RAAF No . 1 Security Forces Squadron ( 1SECFOR ) is a Royal Australian Air Force ( RAAF ) military unit whose primary role is to protect and secure airfields , buildings , equipment , and personnel . Crest . The squadrons crest comprises a crossed rifle and sword surmounted by a crocodile . The crocodile is symbolic in that it aggressively defends its territory against all intruders and can strike quickly to disable any aggressor . The symbolism of the crocodile aligns with the protective role of Airfield Defence Guards and the aggressive patrolling and decisive actions performed providing security to otherwise vulnerable air bases . History . Formed on 1 October 1942 , as Security Guard Unit RAAF ( SGU ) at Livingstone Airfield , Northern Territory , Australia . All guards at operational bases , advanced operational bases , radio stations and non-operational units were assigned to this Unit from 5 October 1942 . Their role was to provide personnel to defend airfields and their assets against Japanese attacks . SGU was then relocated to Nightcliff on 13 June 1943 and saw operational service during World War 2 in support of units throughout the South Pacific theatre of war . Of particular note are the services rendered by the Special Task Force that served under command Z Force , with two members of the 1AFDS later being awarded MBEs . SGU was renamed No 1 Airfield Defence Squadron on 1 April 1945 but was disbanded on 19 November 1945 following the cessation of hostilities . The musterings that served in the Squadron were Airfield Defence Officers ( ADO ) , Aerodrome Defence Instructors ( ADI ) , and Guards . The SGU provided administration and standardised the training of security guards and a mobile body of guards that would be available that could defend the bases against Japanese attacks . On 23 September 1945 , the unit was moved to Winnellie , Northern Territory and was disbanded on 19 November 1945 . 1AFDS Reformed at RAAF Base Mallala , South Australia in 1950 , to provide training to National Service personnel in airfield defence duties . Renamed No . 1 Aerodrome Defence Squadron ( 1ADS ) on 25 June 1951 and was disbanded in March 1953 . The unit was again reformed on 1 July 1992 at RAAF Base Tindal , Northern Territory . Initially formed to provide the training under the Ready Reserve Scheme , however , this was amended to the ground defence , protection and security of RAAF installations , assets , facilities and personnel on 30 June 1992 . On 1 January 1999 , No . 1 Airfield Defence Squadron ( 1AFDS ) was relocated to RAAF Base Edinburgh , South Australia . In 1999 , 16 Reserve Airfield Defence Guards from 1AFDS were deployed to East Timor for Operation Warden/Stabilise under the command of No . 2 Airfield Defence Squadron . In 2010 , 1AFDS was moved to Amberley and expanded to full-time service members working with reserve flights . On 4 July 2013 , following a re-organisation of security forces within the RAAF , 1AFDS was re-roled as No . 1 Security Forces Squadron , with the HQ element based RAAF Williamtown . The ADGs were joined by the newly created Air Force Security ( AFSEC ) and Air Force Police ( AFPOL ) elements within New South Wales , the Australian Capital Territory and Victoria . Operations . - World War II - East Timor - Iraq War - Afghanistan War - 2001–present Structure . - Headquarters - Rifle Flights x 5 - Security Flights x 5