Members of the 423rd Security Forces Squadron listen to Col Devlin

Members of the 423rd Security Forces Squadron listen as JIOCEUR Commander, Marine Corps Colonel Pete Devlin briefs the group on the mission of the JAC. The Security Forces members were invited to the JAC as part of the JAC outreach to our partner units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz)

Informing Those Who Protect Us: JAC Hosts 423rd Security Forces

Published Sept. 11, 2009
By Adam F. Edwards, Commanders Action Group
JIOCEUR Analytic Center

ROYAL AIR FORCE MOLESWORTH, England -- Eighteen members of the 423rd Security Forces Squadron (SFS) from Royal Air Force (RAF) Alconbury were invited to visit the JIOCEUR Analytic Center (JAC) on Sept. 10.

"We need to show you what you are protecting here at RAF Molesworth, and why it is so important," said JAC Commander, Marine Corps Col. Pete Devlin, in welcoming the group to the JAC.

The visit began with a JAC Command Briefing presented by Devlin, on the mission, organization and capabilities of the JAC. This provided the SFS troops with a much wider knowledge of why they are so vital to the mission by ensuring security and protection at RAF Molesworth.

After the briefing they got a tour of the watch floor, the 24/7 "nerve center" of the JAC, and then a briefing by JAC Security Officer, Mr. Joe Bowen, that provided them with the knowledge of how the Special Security Office works in concert with SFS to ensure both personnel and physical security of the installation.

A second group of Security Forces troops is scheduled for September 29 as part of the JAC outreach program.