Squadron 515
The primary role of 515 Squadron is to protect material information and personnel of AFB Louis Trichardt against any internal or external threat or loss.
During the Air Force Staff Council meeting held on 15 September 1981 at Air Force Base Headquarters, it was decided to establish security squadrons at certain units. The Department of Organisational studies, together with the decision of the Air Force Staff Council, authorised the investigation by giving a principal approval, letter HS OPS/502/6/2 dated 12 December 1981.
The purpose of the investigation was to crate a basic structure of a security squadron that can be implemented with certain post tables as applicable.
A survey made by DIR SEC Sir Force Base Headquarters helped to determine what the new found Security Squadrons had to supply. The proposed organisation and posts was planned for the next two years.
The Squadron opened on 14 January 1987 at AFB Ondangwa and was transferred in June 1989 to AFB Louis Trichardt.
Operational equipment includes full march kit, steel helmet, bulletproof vest, R5 with 30 rounds or 9mm pistol, H-frame bag, sleeping bag, ratpack and radio's for effective communication with base stations in command centre.
Dog section with four trained dogs (in discipline, sniffing obstacles and obedience techniques and static guard dog) used in vulnerable areas.
Vehicles currenlty in use are:
* Operations LDV (4 x 4) cordonning off lint, safety harness etc.
* 2 x hardskin mamba troop carriers which can be mounted with LMG 7,62mm machine gun.
* Dog trailers for safe convoyence of dogs during dog shows, vetinary appointments etc.
* Command vehicle during ops and after hours duties.
* All vehicles are fitted with a radio
* Target trailer system, the portable electronic target systems can be utilised in the bush for close combat training.
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