What exactly does "lockdown" mean? Air Force Tech school...

Question

I'm planning to visit my best friend this saturday at Lackland A.F.B, she's in tech right now for air force security forces, but she said something about probably being on lockdown, but she wasnt sure if she was. What exactly is it? Lackland is only a 4 hour drive away from me, can she find out early saturday if she'll be on lockdown or not, and then call me so I can be sure is I should drive down or not? How does lockdown work?

thanx! :]

Answer 1

It means that the Squadron cannot leave the Barracks.  Its been a while since I was in Tech School, however, they did have "lockdowns" on occasion.  They are usually a training tool, or they can be used for punishment, if someone in the baracks screwed up and wont fess up to it.  Anyway you should still be able to call her, however, you may not be able to visit with her face to face.