Which of the following is a function of RAF police?

• A. Counter terrorism
• B. Asset protection, defending aircraft and pilots/aircrew
• C. Cyber security, protect systems
• D. Guarding of bases

Answer: (B)

RAF Police exist to protect the RAF’s assets and people, enabling safe and effective air operations. The function described—asset protection, defending aircraft and pilots/aircrew—directly matches their core role: safeguarding aircraft, equipment, and personnel from threats, tampering, or harm and responding to incidents on bases or in the field. While guarding bases is also part of security, the emphasis on protecting aircraft and aircrew highlights the specialized protection of critical air assets that is central to their duties. Cyber security and counter-terrorism are important security activities, but they are handled by different specialist domains within the wider security landscape, whereas RAF Police focus on physical and operational protection of aircraft, aircrew, and bases.