Air Lift Group RAAF
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Air Lift Group is one of five Group
s in the Royal Australian Air Force
, which is responsible for Airlift and Air-to-Air refuelling capabilities.
Airlift capabilities can be classified as:
Roles of Airlift capability include:
Air-to-Air refuelling is classified as a Force Multiplier role, which is also the responsibility of Air Lift Group.
Group (air force unit)
A group is a military aviation unit, a component of military organization and a military formation. Usage of the terms group and wing differ from one country to another, as well as different branches of a defence force, in some cases...
s in the Royal Australian Air Force
Royal Australian Air Force
The Royal Australian Air Force is the air force branch of the Australian Defence Force. The RAAF was formed in March 1921. It continues the traditions of the Australian Flying Corps , which was formed on 22 October 1912. The RAAF has taken part in many of the 20th century's major conflicts...
, which is responsible for Airlift and Air-to-Air refuelling capabilities.
Airlift capabilities can be classified as:
- Strategic Airlift (long distance transport between theatres, Areas of Operations or communication zones)
- Tactical Airlift (rapid and responsive movement within an Area of Operation.
Roles of Airlift capability include:
- Airborne Operations
- Air Logistics Support
- Special Operations Support
- VIP Transport
- Aeromedical Evacuation
Air-to-Air refuelling is classified as a Force Multiplier role, which is also the responsibility of Air Lift Group.