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RAF Structure Flashcards

Organisation and Responsibilities of the different units in the Royal Air Force.

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Who is in charge of the RAF?

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Chief of the Air Staff: Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston.

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What is the structure of the RAF?

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Air Force Board, HQ Air Command, Groups, Squadrons, Wings.

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What is a group?

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A group is a subdivision authority of responsibility for a specific capability in the RAF.

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What are the responsibilities of 1 Group?

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  • Combat Air through Lightning Force and Typhoon Force.
  • Intelligence through ISTAR Force. Research and testing through Air & Space Warfare Centre.
  • the Red Arrows and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
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What are the responsibilities of 2 Group?

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  • Parachute training and development through Airborne Delivery Wing.
  • Air Mobility through Air Mobility Force.
  • Logistics and engineering through A4 Support Force.
  • Force protection through the Force Protection Force comprised of the RAF Regiment and RAF Police.
  • UK and operational air control through the Space & Battle Management Force.
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What are the responsibilities of 11 Group?

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  • Joint Force Air Component Headquarters.
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What are the responsibilities of 22 Group?

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  • Training of personal and battle management through Directorate of Ground Training.
  • Pilot, aircrew and air control through Directorate of Flying Training.
  • Engineering training through the Defence College of Technical Training.
  • RAF Cadets.
  • Sports through Directorate of RAF Sport.
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What is the current Expeditionary Air Group?

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83 Expeditionary Air Group responsible for Middle Eastern operations.

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How many Expeditionary Air Wings comprise the Expeditionary Air Group?

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    • 901 EAW.
    • 902 EAW.
    • 903 EAW.
    • 904 EAW.
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How is the A4 Support Force organised?

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It is comprised of the Operations Wing and Support Wing. The operations wing consists of 1 Air Mobility Wing and 90 Signals Unit. The Support Wing is comprised of 42 Expeditionary Logistics Wing, 85 Expeditionary Logistics Wing, RAF Medical Services, and RAF Music Services.

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Who is responsible for rotary-wing operations?

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Joint Helicopter Command. Helicopter assets are operated by the Support Helicopter Force at RAF Odiham and RAF Benson.

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Which front-line squadrons operate rotary-wing aircraft?

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  • 7 Squadron
  • 27 Squadron
  • 33 Squadron
  • 230 Squadron
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