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RAAF Air Command
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| Air Command | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Service | RAAF | ||
| Motto | Alert and Ready | ||
| Headquarters | RAAF Glenbrook | ||
| Callsign | HUNTSMAN | ||
| Commander | AVM John Quaife | ||
| Units | |||
| Air Combat Group | |||
| Air Force Training Group | |||
| Air Lift Group | |||
| Surveillance & Response Group | |||
| Combat Support Group | |||
| Aerospace Operational Support Group | |||
Air Command is the operational arm of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Its role is to manage and command the RAAF's Force Element Groups (FEGs), which contain the operational capability of the Air Force.
Air Command consists of the following FEGs:
- Air Lift Group
- Air Combat Group
- Surveillance and Response Group
- Combat Support Group
- Aerospace Operational Support Group
The Air Commander Australia is the Air Component Commander (ACC) within Headquarters Australian Theatre (HQAST). The Commander is responsible for all operational Air Force tasks, and reports to the Commander Australian Theatre (COMAST) . Similar arrangements exist with Land Command (Australian Army) and Maritime Command (Royal Australian Navy).
Air Command has a critical strategic role both in peace time and war time. It works closely with Training Command and Joint Logistics Command (tri-service) in developing and maintaining the nation's defence capabilities.