RAAF

Question 1

Vision

Answer 1

One team - swift, decisive, resilient and respected
Built on the proud history and traditions of the Australian Flying Corps and the Royal Australian Air Force, we will fight and win by generating integrated kinetic and non-kinetic air and space effects across the sea, land, air, space and cyber operating domains.
We do this through the key air power roles - control of the air; precision strike; intelligence, surveillance and response; and air mobility - enabled by combat and operational support.
We exploit the air power characteristics of persistent and precision effect, flexibility, perspective, reach, penetration, versatility and responsiveness.
We are leaders in: command and control of air and space operations; intelligence, surveillance and response; and targeting.
Our trusted and respected leadership and professional mastery of air power is a product of attracting, training, educating and rewarding Australia’s best people.
We are the leaders for strategic, operational, tactical, technical and logistic management of Australia’s military aviation capability.

Question 2

Chief of Air Force

Answer 2

Air Marshal Leo Davies, AO, CSC,

• joined the Royal Australian Air Force as a cadet Navigator in 1979 and graduated to fly P-3B and P-3C Orion aircraft with No 11 Squadron at Edinburgh in South Australia.
• In 2002 and 2003, Air Marshal Davies’ long association with No 1 Squadron was again rekindled when he returned as Commanding Officer and achieved 2000 hours flying the F-111.
• He was promoted to Air Marshal and appointed Chief of Air Force on 4 July 2015.

Question 3

Values

Answer 3

RESPECT
Air Force People always respect the rights of others. Our people are just and inclusive. We recognise diversity is essential to improve our capability.

EXCELLENCE
Air Force People demonstrate professionalism, mastery and continuous improvement in everything we do. Our people are motivated and encouraged to innovate. We are capability focussed, operationally ready and are driven to successfully complete the missions required of us.

AGILITY
Air Force People respond swiftly to challenges. Our people are resilient and quickly adapt to changes in our environment. We are flexible in how we think and act and we use resources wisely.

DEDICATION
Air Force People are trusted to defend our country. Our people are courageous and serve with pride and commitment. We cherish our heritage, honour the achievements and sacrifices of those who have gone before us and will create the legacy for the future.

INTEGRITY
Air Force People have the courage to do what is right. Our people are honest, ethical and demonstrate sound judgement. We hold ourselves and others to account.

TEAMWORK
Air Force People work together to deliver precision air and space power. Our people collaborate with the Defence Team and our partners. We share the responsibility to ensure a safe environment, everywhere and always.

Question 4

The badge

Answer 4

In 1937 the newly appointed Chester Herald, John Heaton-Armstrong, was commissioned to prepare a design for a RAAF badge, which was finally accepted in 1939. The Air Force Badge features a circle inscribed with the words ‘Royal Australian Air Force, and ensigned with the Imperial Crown, in front is a Wedge-Tailed Eagle in flight. Beneath the circle is a separate scroll with the Latin motto: ‘Per Ardua Ad Astra’. Although no specific record of the translation exists, it is widely believed to mean: ‘Through Struggle to the Stars’ or ‘Through Adversity to the Stars’.

Question 5

CSC

Answer 5

Conspicuous Service Cross for outstanding achievement.

Question 6

AO

Answer 6

Officer of the Order of Australia

Question 7

Deputy Chief of the Air force

Answer 7

Air Vice-Marshal Warren McDonald, AM, CSC

Question 8

AM

Answer 8

Member of the Order of Australia

Question 9

Air Commander

Answer 9

Air Vice-Marshal Gavin Turnbull AM

Question 10

Warrant officer of the air force

Answer 10

Warrant Officer Robert Swanwick