Personnel from 1 Squadron RAF Regiment are fully settled into their first rotation of a new deployment to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus
Taking over as the Resident Force Protection Squadron of RAF Akrotiri they are delivering specialist Air Force Protection to the strategically important airbase, as well as seeking opportunities to conduct experimentation and evaluation of new cutting-edge capabilities for the whole Force Protection.
"The Squadron has worked hard to prepare for the deployment and since taking over has begun work to enhance the protection and defence of the Station. We will continue to deliver professional Air and Space Force Protection as well as look for novel ways to improve protection of the units based here. We will also concurrently be able to train our people and prepare for contingent Operations on our return to the UK."
Squadron Leader Algar
Officer Commanding 1 Squadron RAF Regiment
The RAF Regiment Gunners are working with both 84 Squadron RAF and the resident detachment from 17 Port and Maritime Regiment Royal Logistic Corps at RAF Akrotiri to patrol the base and its 17km of coastline. These patrols deny and deter unauthorised people or activity from occurring on the base.
The Resident Force Protection Squadron has initially taken over the protection tasks that have previously been carried out by one of the resident Army infantry battalions. Using their knowledge as Air Force Protection specialists, 1 Squadron is finding new and innovative ways to improve the defence and security provided to RAF air assets.
