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The SAC Elite Guard was a military police unit established in December, 1956 to provide security at the headquarters of the Strategic Air Command of the United States Air Force. Established by order of General Curtis E. LeMay, the unit was initially known as Detachment “A” of the 3902nd Air Police Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base. The MP Command providing security coverage at the Padang in Singapore during the National Day Parade in 2000. ... For the film of the same name, see Strategic Air Command (film) The Strategic Air Command (SAC) was the operational establishment of the United States Air Force in charge of Americas bomber-based and ballistic missile-based strategic nuclear arsenal from 1946 to 1992. ... The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the United States armed forces and one of the seven uniformed services. ... Curtis Emerson LeMay (November 15, 1906 - October 3, 1990) was a General in the United States Air Force. ... Security Forces members survey the installation perimeter at Manas Air Base. ... Offutt Air Force Base (Offutt AFB) is a base of the United States Air Force and a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. ...

The unit was attired in a distinctive and unique uniform. Its mission was threefold. Primarily, Detachment “A” would be responsible to provide stringent security for the SAC Headquarterse; and its resources. The second portion of their mission was to provide personal protection for the Commander and Vice Commander in chief of the Strategic Air Command and their assembled staff. It also had a ceremonial function: acting as a Official Strategic Air command Representative at military and civic functions requiring military unit participation would be the third portion of the unit’s overall mission.

General LeMay determined that an additional element, to act as the official Drill team for the Strategic Air Command was needed. In 1957 General LeMay and General Wade and the Commander for the 3902nd Air Police Squadron successfully led a drive to select and procure a uniform of distinction. The initial uniform was comprised of a tan herringbone twill khaki trousers and shirts with jump boots, white scarves and white laces. The addition of a cross draw .38 revolver and holster combined with a the blue beret helped the unit to assume an air of individuality. In the United States, a drill team is a marching unit that performs military style maneuvers in parades, at air shows, football half-time shows, and other ceremonies. ...

Through the years, changes in Air Force dress standards necessitated changing the colors and combination of this unique uniform. While the drill team was disbanded in 1969 the guard’s primary mission continued with added responsibility for the monthly Changing of the Guard ceremony, funeral details, civic events and formal military functions. The Strategic Air Command stood down in 1992, with USSTRATCOM replacing the Command. The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the United States armed forces and one of the seven uniformed services. ... United States Strategic Command is one of the unified commands of the United States Department of Defense which controls the nuclear weapons assets of the United States military. ...

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