MISSION

The Base Defense Group protects, defends and fights to enable Air Force, Joint and Coalition missions.

VISION

Proficient, resilient, air-minded defenders organized, trained and equipped to deliver global, first-in response against current and future threats to Air Force, Joint and Coalition missions; recognized and respected for our air-centric, synergistic, cross-functional expertise.

WHAT WE DO

BDG units are trained and equipped to perform airborne insertion, air assault operations, airfield security assessments, base defense, mounted and dismounted patrolling, and command and control of defensive forces for one large base or several small sites. 

Each multi-functional squadron within the Group contains security forces, intelligence, emergency management, engineering, communications, medical, logistics, and administration personnel able to operate with limited support from other deployed forces.

These squadrons can link with other integrated defense or initial entry and base seizure forces and provide a secure and smooth transition to airfield opening forces.

BDG units master tactical battlefield leadership and battle staff specialties to effectively integrate partner units into the fight. 

Effectively managing deployed defensive operations of austere and temporary basing options is essential to protecting personnel and air assets critical to delivering airpower anytime, anywhere.