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61st Security Forces

Security Forces at Los Angeles Air Force Base have one of the most unique organizations in the entire Air Force. The 61st Security Forces Squadron is made up of mostly of Department of Defense federal police officers. There are only a few active duty Air Force security forces members stationed here, acting in a support role to the Department of Defense officers.

Security Forces Control Center: (310) 653-5787/5664 (DSN 633).

Visitor Information

Visitor Center Hours: Monday through Friday: 0700 - 1600
Contact info: (310) 653-0546/4487/0548 (DSN 633)

Processing Procedures: Visitors can be pre-vouched on to the installation by permanent party personnel (over 18 years old) calling the gate prior to the guest's arrival. Visitors also can obtain entry by having their sponsor meet them at the Visitor Control Center located just outside the gate. Visitors over the age of 18 must have a valid picture ID to be allowed access to the base.

Visitor Control Center Location: We are located to the left of the entrance, before you enter the main gate off of Douglas Street. The facility is a new state-of- the-art visitor control center. We prepare and issue AF Form 75s, Temporary Visitor Passes, and Automated Entry Control Cards (SMC Badge). We coordinate access for contractors, companies, vendors, and visitors, including Aerospace Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing, in support of mission requirements.

Privately Owned Weapons Storage

All persons arriving at LAAFB, with firearms in their possession, will immediately report to the security forces Fort MacArthur armory to arrange for the temporary storage of their privately owned weapons. All firearms stored on base will be registered via AF Form 1314, in person, with the pass and registration office, located in Bldg. 272.

Miscellaneous Information:

Curfew Hours: Persons under the age of 18 years must be in quarters or under parental or other authorized adult custody seven days a week from 2200-0530.

Control of Dependents and Guests: AFI 32-6001 provides instructions relating to control of dependents and guests in the military family housing area. It also addresses commercial business activities and other policies for the maintenance of good order and discipline.

Vehicle Operaton on Base

Speed limits (unless otherwise posted):
Family housing areas - 15 MPH
LAAFB Main Base 15 MPH

Parking is authorized only in specifically designated areas.

Parking is prohibited:
- Adjacent to or blocking trash receptacles.
- On across, or outside parking demarcation lines.
- Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
- Any location that would impede the operation of an emergency vehicle.
- Designated reserved parking areas.

Local Information

Most vehicles require California Smog Certification in order to be registered on base. For more information on the California Smog Inspection Program, contact the Pass and Registration Section or the Bureau of Automotive Repairs, 1-800-952-5210, or go to California Department of Motor Vehicles at www.dmv.ca.gov.

Ceremonial Cannon Detail

The Ceremonial Cannon Detail at Los Angeles Air Force Base has the distinction of being one of the only organizations of its kind in the United States Air Force. The cannons are fired during monthly formal retreat ceremonies, retirement ceremonies, special functions and change of command ceremonies held at Fort MacArthur. The 61st Security Forces Squadron personnel maintain and fire the cannons for the special functions. The two French cannons were built in 1917 and 1918 respectively and are mounted on 1940 caissons. The cannons fire 75mm blank cannon shells.

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