5th SPS

The 5th Security Police Squadron (5th SPS) was an Air Force unit assigned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. Activated during the Cold War, the squadron was responsible for providing security and law enforcement for the base, its personnel, and the vital nuclear missile and bomber assets stationed there. The 5th SPS played a critical role in safeguarding Strategic Air Command resources, conducting patrols, access control, and response to security threats. Over time, the unit evolved with changing Air Force security requirements and was eventually redesignated as the 5th Security Forces Squadron (5th SFS) to better reflect its expanded mission set.