Air Lift Group RAAF
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| Air Lift Group | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1987- |
| Branch | RAAF |
| Part of | Air Command |
| Garrison/HQ | RAAF Base Richmond |
| Motto | Mobility and Reach |
| Insignia | |
| Callsign | SAFARI |
| Air Lift Group | |
|---|---|
| Components | 84 Wing,85 Wing,86 Wing |
Air Lift Group is one of five Force Element Groups in the Royal Australian Air Force, 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.
[edit] References
Australia. Royal Australian Air Force. Aerospace Centre. 2002. Fundamentals of Australian Aerospace Power (4th ed). Fairbairn, A.C.T.: Aerospace Centre. ISBN 0-642-26574-7
