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{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name = RTAF Security Force Command
| native_name = {{lang|th|หน่วยบัญชาการอากาศโยธิน<br />กองทัพอากาศไทย}}
| image = Thaiairforceinfantry.jpg
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| dates = Late 1937-present
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| country = {{flag|Thailand}}
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| branch = {{flagicon image|Flag of the Royal Thai Air Force.svg}} [[Royal Thai Air Force]]
| type = [[Air force infantry and special forces]]
| size = 20,000
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| garrison = [[Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base]], Bangkok, Thailand
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| website = https://sfc.rtaf.mi.th/index.php/page-main
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The '''RTAF Security Force Command''' ({{Langx|th|หน่วยบัญชาการอากาศโยธิน}}) is a [[Division (military)|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).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thairath.co.th/content/822625|language=th|website=thairath.co.th|access-date=16 May 2020|date=27 December 2016|title='บิ๊กแฟร้งค์' นำบิ๊กทัพฟ้าร่วมงานวันสถาปนาหน่วย 'อากาศโยธิน' ครบ 69 ปี}}</ref> 

==History==
[[File:Thai Royal Guards parade 2024 rehearsal - 20241124 162640.jpg|thumb|Full dress uniform of the RTAF Security Force Regiment, King's Guard (3rd Security Force Battalion, King's Guard)]]
Royal Thai Air Force Security Force Command at that time it was called infantry division, established by the influence of [[RAF Regiment]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pantip.com/topic/33206728|title=ขอสอบถามเกี่ยวกับ "หน่วยอากาศโยธิน" ของไทย(และต่างประเทศ) หน่อยครับ}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www2.sfc.rtaf.mi.th/index.php/2017-02-01-01-28-28/2017-02-01-01-56-55 |title=ประวัติความเป็นมา |access-date=2018-10-16 |archive-date=2019-10-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020080654/http://www.sfc.rtaf.mi.th/index.php/2017-02-01-01-28-28/2017-02-01-01-56-55 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www3.rtarf.mi.th/ucml/index.php?p=show_detail&id=21799 |title=The Ways of personnel potentiality development of RTAF Security Forces Command to counter to unconventional threats |access-date=2018-10-16 |archive-date=2018-10-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181016125844/http://www3.rtarf.mi.th/ucml/index.php?p=show_detail&id=21799 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Organization==
{{Tree list}}

=== 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sfc.rtaf.mi.th/index.php/2017-02-01-01-28-28/2017-02-01-01-54-03|title=โครงสร้างหน่วย}}</ref>
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{{Location map~ | Thailand | label= <small>[[Don Muang]]</small> |lat=13.9125|long=100.606667}}
{{Location map~ | Thailand | label= <small>[[Nakhon Ratchasima|Korat]]</small> |lat=14.930556|long=102.080833|position=bottom}}
{{Location map~ | Thailand | label= <small>[[Takhli]]</small> |lat=15.268056|long=100.292222|position=top}}
{{Location map~ | Thailand | label= <small>[[Ubon]]</small> |lat=15.251111|long=104.87|position=top}}
{{Location map~ | Thailand | label= <small>[[Udorn]]</small> |lat=17.386389|long=102.788333}}
{{Location map~ | Thailand | label= <small>Hat Yai</small> |lat=6.929316|long=100.407076}}
{{Location map~ | Thailand | label= <small>Surat Thani</small> |lat=9.1325|long=99.135556}}
{{Location map~ | Thailand | label= <small>Chiang Mai</small> |lat=18.778025|long=98.971391}}
{{Location map~ | Thailand | label= <small>Prachuap Khiri Khan</small> |lat=11.785017|long=99.810514}}
{{Location map~ | Thailand | label= <small>Phitsanulok</small> |lat=16.841248|long=100.265363|position=top}}
{{Location map~ | Thailand | label= <small>Kamphang Saen</small> |lat=14.098344|long=99.927136|position=bottom}}
{{Location map~ | Thailand | label= <small>Khok Ka Thiem</small> |lat=14.867078|long=100.642110|position=left}}
|caption= Air bases of the Royal Thai Air Force}}
* '''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/[[RTAFB Korat|WING 1]]
** RTAF: Security Force Battalion/[[Khok Kathiam Air Force Base|WING 2]]
** RTAF: Security Force Battalion/WING 3
** RTAF: Security Force Battalion/[[RTAFB Takhli|WING 4]]
** RTAF: Security Force Battalion/WING 5
** RTAF: Security Force Battalion/[[Surat Thani International Airport|WING 7]]
** RTAF: Security Force Battalion/[[RTAFB Ubon|WING 21]]
** RTAF: Security Force Battalion/[[RTAFB Udorn|WING 23]]
** RTAF: Security Force Battalion/[[Chiang Mai International Airport|WING 41]]
** RTAF: Security Force Battalion/[[Phitsanulok Airport|WING 46]]
** RTAF: Security Force Battalion/[[Hat Yai International Airport|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 (Thailand)|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'''
{{Tree list/end}}

==Equipment==

===Small arms===
[[File:Pistol used by "Squeaky" Fromme.JPG|thumb|[[M1911 pistol]]]]
[[Image:Imi uzi b22.jpg|thumb|An Uzi submachine gun]]
[[File:M2-Catlanit002.jpg|thumb|[[M2 Browning machine gun]]]]
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! style="text-align:center; background:#acc;"|Model
! style="text-align: center; background:#acc;"|Origin
! style="text-align:l center; background:#acc;"|Type
! style="text-align:left; background:#acc;"|Caliber
! style="text-align:center; background:#acc;"|Notes
|-
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''[[Pistol]]s'''
|- 
| [[M1911 pistol]]
| [[Thailand]]/<br />[[United States]]
| Semi-automatic pistol
| .45 ACP
| M1911A1<ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ>{{cite web | url=https://thaiarmedforce.com/royal-thai-air-force-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอ/ | title=Royal Thai Air Force &#124; ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศไทย | date=2 May 2019 }}</ref>
|- 
| [[Smith & Wesson M&P]]
| [[United States]]
| Semi-automatic pistol
| .22 LR
| M&P18<ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ /><hr>M&P15<ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| [[Colt Commander]]
| [[United States]]
| Semi-automatic pistol
| .38 Super
|<ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| [[Browning Hi-Power]]
| [[Belgium]]
| Semi-automatic pistol
| 9×19mm Parabellum
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|-
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''[[Shotgun]]s'''
|- 
| [[Remington Model 870]]
| [[United States]]
| Shotgun
| 12 gauge
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|-
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''[[Assault rifle]]s'''
|- 
| [[M16 rifle]]
| [[Thailand]]/<br />[[United States]]
| Assault rifle
| 5.56mm
| A1<ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| [[Heckler & Koch HK33]]
| [[Thailand]]/<br />[[Germany]] 
| Assault rifle
| 5.56mm
| HK33A3<ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| [[Bushmaster M4-type Carbine]]
| [[United States]]
| [[Carbine]]
| 5.56mm
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|-
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''[[Submachine gun]]s'''
|- 
| [[Uzi]]
| [[Israel]]
| Submachine gun
| 9×19mm Parabellum
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|-
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''[[Machine gun]]s'''
|- 
| [[M60 machine gun]]
| [[United States]]
| [[General purpose machine gun]]
| 7.62×51mm NATO
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| [[M2 Browning machine gun]]
| [[United States]]
| [[Heavy machine gun]]
| .50 BMG
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|-
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''[[Grenade launcher]]s'''
|- 
| [[XM148 grenade launcher]]
| [[United States]]
| Grenade launcher
| 40&nbsp;mm grenade
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| [[M203 grenade launcher]]
| [[United States]]
| Grenade launcher
| 40&nbsp;mm grenade
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|-
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''[[Mortar (weapon)|Mortar]]s'''
|- 
| [[M1 mortar]]
| [[United States]]
| Mortar
| 81&nbsp;mm mortar
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|}

===Land vehicles===
{| class="wikitable";" width="70%"
! style="text-align:center; background:#acc;"|Model
! style="text-align: center; background:#acc;"|Origin
! style="text-align:l center; background:#acc;"|Type
! style="text-align:left; background:#acc;"|Quantity
! style="text-align: center; background:#acc;"|Notes
|- 
| [[Cadillac Gage Commando]]
| [[United States]]
| Armored car
| 12
| With 12.7mm and 7.62mm MG
|- 
| [[Condor (APC)|Condor]]
| [[Germany]]
| Armored car
| 18
| With 20mm and 7.62mm MG
|}

===Air-defense weapons===
[[File:ADATS 2008.JPG|thumb|[[Air Defense Anti-Tank System|ADATS]]]]
{| class="wikitable";" width="70%"
! style="text-align:center; background:#acc;"|Model
! style="text-align: center; background:#acc;"|Origin
! style="text-align:l center; background:#acc;"|Type
! style="text-align:left; background:#acc;"|Notes
|- 
| [[KS-1 (missile)|KS-1C]]
| [[China]]
| Surface-to-air missile system
| 1 Battery
|- 
| [[Air Defense Anti-Tank System|ADATS]]
| [[Switzerland]]
| Laser-guided supersonic missile
| 4 Fixed emplacement/semi-mobile<ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| [[RBS 70]]
| [[Sweden]]
| Man-portable air-defence system 
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| [[QW-2 Vanguard 2]]
| [[China]]
| Man-portable air-defence system 
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| [[:de: MK 30|MK 30]]
| [[Germany]]
| Anti Aircraft Artillery
| MK 30 Rheinmetall Mauser Mod. F - 8 Twin 30mm Anti Aircraft Artillery<ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| [[Bofors 40 mm Automatic Gun L/70|Bofors 40mm L/70]]
| [[Sweden]]
| Anti Aircraft Artillery
| 40mm Anti Aircraft Artillery<ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| Type 74
| [[China]]
| Anti Aircraft Artillery
| Twin 37mm Anti Aircraft Artillery<ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|}

===Radar systems===
[[File:RAAF AN-FPS-117 radar in 2007.jpg|thumb|[[AN/FPS-117]]]]
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|- 
| [[AN/FPS-117]]
| [[United States]]
| Long Range 3D Air Search Radar
| RTADS I.<ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| Martello-743D
| [[United Kingdom]]
| Long Range 3D Air Search Radar
| RTADS l/ll.<ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| AN/FPS-130X
| [[United States]]
| Long Range 3D Air Search Radar
| RTADS lll.<ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| AN/TPS-78
| [[United States]]
| Long Range 3D Air Search Radar
| RTADS ll.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/2013-global-news-worldwide-world-international-air-force-aviation-/november-2013-global-news-worldwide-world-international-air-force-aviation-aerospace-/923-northrop-grumman-to-supply-antps-78-air-defense-radar-systems-to-royal-thai-air-force.html |title=Northrop Grumman to Supply AN/TPS-78 Air Defense Radar Systems to Royal Thai Air Force |date=26 November 2013}}</ref><ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| AN/TPS-79
| [[United States]]
| Long Range 3D Air Search Radar
| RTADS ll.<ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| DR-162 ADV
| [[United States]]
| Short Range 2D Air Search Radar
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| AN/TPS-703
| [[United States]]
| Mobile Long Range 3D Air Search Radar
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| [[GIRAFFE Radar|Giraffe-180/40]]
| [[Sweden]]
| Mobile Medium Range 2D Air Search Radar
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| ASR
| [[Japan]]
| Airport Surveillance Radar
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| DWSR-88C
| [[United States]]
| Weather Radar
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| TVDR-3501C
| [[United States]]
| Weather Radar
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| TVDR-2500C
| [[United States]]
| Mobile Weather Radar
| <ref name=royal-thai-navy-ยุทโธปกรณ์ในกองทัพอากาศ />
|- 
| KRONOS Radar Systems
| [[Italy]]
| Air Search Radar
| 
|- 
| C2ADS
| [[Thailand]]
| Air Search Radar
| 
|}

==See also==
* [[Special Forces of Thailand]]

==References==
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{{Special forces of Thailand}}
{{Military of Thailand}}
{{Air force infantry}}

[[Category:Special forces of Thailand]]
[[Category:1970s establishments in Thailand]]
[[Category:Air force special forces units]]