Air Lift Group | |
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Active | 1987- |
Branch | RAAF |
Part of | Air Command |
Garrison/HQ | RAAF Base Richmond |
Motto(s) | Mobility and Reach |
Insignia | |
Callsign | SAFARI |
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Air Lift Group is one of six 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.
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
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