RTAF Security Force Command

The RTAF Security Force Command (Thai: หน่วยบัญชาการอากาศโยธิน) is a Division size unit in the Royal Thai Air Force. It has been in existence since 1937. They are based near Don Mueang International Airport. The RTAF Security Force Command is the main air force ground forces and special forces which providing light infantry for anti-hijacking capabilities, protecting air bases and high value assets, protecting international airport in insurgent areas. It also serves as the Royal Thai Air Force Special Operations Regiment (RTAF SOR) which consists of various units such as Combat Control Team (CCT), Pararescue Jumpers (PJs), Tactical Air Control Party (TACP).

History

Royal Thai Air Force Security Force Command at that time it was called infantry division, established by the influence of RAF Regiment. It organized according to the official rate of the Royal Thai Air Force in 1937 so-called "military regulations on the determination of the Air Force personnel 80" used on 6 September 1937. At the Air Force rate it assigned to has the infantry division consist of commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers and private. This infantry division is up to the Commander of the Wing. The infantry division be stationed on Wing 1 to Wing 5, the first five infantry divisions were the first of its kind in the Royal Air Force that means Security Force Regiment was happened in the air force.

Organization

RTAF:Security Force Command

Royal Thai Air Force Security Force Command consist of 3 main regiments and multiple support units. Additionally, one separated air base protection battalions and one separated anti-aircraft battalions are station in each air bases.

• RTAF: Security Force Training Center
• RTAF: Security Force Regiment, The King's Guard RTAF: 1st Security Force Battalion, The King's Guard RTAF: 2nd Security Force Battalion, The King's Guard RTAF: 3rd Security Force Battalion, The King's Guard RTAF: Security Force Battalion/WING 1 RTAF: Security Force Battalion/WING 2 RTAF: Security Force Battalion/WING 3 RTAF: Security Force Battalion/WING 4 RTAF: Security Force Battalion/WING 5 RTAF: Security Force Battalion/WING 7 RTAF: Security Force Battalion/WING 21 RTAF: Security Force Battalion/WING 23 RTAF: Security Force Battalion/WING 41 RTAF: Security Force Battalion/WING 46 RTAF: Security Force Battalion/WING 56 RTAF: Security Force Battalion/Flying Training School
• RTAF: Anti - Aircraft Regiment, RTAF: 1st Anti - Aircraft Battalion RTAF: 2nd Anti - Aircraft Battalion
• RTAF: Special Operations Regiment (Commando) RTAF: 1st Special Operation Battalion ( Commando ) RTAF: 2nd Special Operation Battalion ( Pararescuemen ) RTAF: 3rd Special Operation Battalion ( Combat Control Team ) RTAF: Aerial Support Company RTAF: Combat Search and Rescue Center (CSAR) (Pararescuemen)
• RTAF: Music Division

Equipment

Small arms

Land vehicles

Air-defense weapons

Radar systems

See also

• Special Forces of Thailand