45th Security Forces Squadron

Vision

• Provide superior warfighters and law enforcement professionals, deploying integrated technologies, tactics, and critical thinking to enhance lethality, while instilling a Defender culture of Family and Respect.

Mission

• Provide Steadfast Base Defense, Safeguarding DoW Assets, Personnel and America’s Gateway to Space.

Leadership & Organizational Structure

• Commander: Lt Col David Bruton
• Key Leadership Positions:
  • Deputy Commander: Mr. Jeffrey Grifftih
  • Senior Enlisted Leader: CMSgt Kevin Jenkins
  • Director of Operations: Capt David Robison
• Organizational Breakdown:
  • S1 – Personnel
  • S2 – Investigations
  • S3 – Operations
    • Military Working Dogs
    • Base Defense Modernization Cell
    • Marine Patrol Unit
  • S4 – Supply and Logistics
    • Combat Arms
  • S5 – Plans and Programs
  • S6 – Future Operations
    • Training
    • Standardization and Evaluations

Mission Snapshot (“At a Glance”)

• Core metrics (tailor as appropriate):
  • Location(s) / Coverage area (e.g., mission partners served, operating scope)
    • Operates over 3 bases (PSFB-2,002 ac, CCSFS-16,198 ac, Ascension Island-22,489 ac), 3 airfields, 2 annexes covering 15 million square miles
    • Liaison with 57 local police organizations, LSPs, and agencies
    • Total PL2/3 Resources: 18, Total Controlled Areas: 99
    • Largest c-SUAS/SUAS program in DoD, largest maritime program in DAF (72 mi of coastline), supports Navy PL-1N submarines
    • Overseas MWD section with 10 K-9 and 12 handlers (patrol, drug, explosive capabilities)
  • Key outputs or accomplishments: 
    • Provides land, air, sea security for launches on Eastern Range. 
    • Provides law enforcement and emergency services for CCSFS and PSFB
    • DAF primary Secret Service support location for MWD
    • Coastal water security integration with USCG