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RAF & MOD Structure

RAF Structure

RAF Groups and Structure

No 1 Gp

ABOUT THIS GROUP

No 1 Group coordinates all of the RAF's frontline, fast-jet force elements and the Intelligence Surveillance, Targeting and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) work.

The 8,500 personnel in No 1 Group are ready to meet any emerging threats to the UK or UK interests around the globe, including:

Protecting UK airspace 24/7 365 days a year with the Typhoon Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) aircraft

Continued air defence of the Falkland Islands

Exercising with NATO partners

ACHIEVING NO 1 GROUP'S MISSION

The Group has to ensure the RAF stays one step ahead in an uncertain world. It does this by:

evolving the RAF's tactics

realistic training and exercises in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the United States

exploiting the RAF's equipment

LIGHTNING FORCE

The near term mission for the Lightning Force (LF) is to establish the foundations of Lightning capability by training the initial cadre of LF personnel and developing the process to generate and sustain the Force at RAF Marham. This is to bring the LF to initial operating capability.

TYPHOON FORCE

To generate, operate and sustain effective Combat Air power in all tasked roles and environments.

ISTAR FORCE

To deliver battle-winning knowledge and effect to commanders at every level.

No 2 Gp

ABOUT THIS GROUP

MISSION

"To generate, sustain and, when directed, command forces for current operations; and develop forces for future operations."

ROLE

2 Group’s role is to generate and employ military capability. The speed and global reach of 2 Group’s Force Protection and Air Mobility Force Elements allow the UK to rapidly deploy, sustain and recover its Armed Forces in response to developing security and humanitarian crises.

Air Mobility

In addition to being a core air power role in itself, Air Mobility provides activity that underpins all other air power roles. Air Mobility lies at the heart of the UK’s ability to achieve rapid air power effect to influence the behaviour of actors and the course of events. Air Mobility supports national security objectives as a key enabler for combat operations undertaken by the Royal Navy, the British Army, the RAF, cross-government agencies and Allies during national, Joint and Combined operations.

Force Protection

Force Protection, delivered by the RAF Regiment and the RAF Police, is about protecting the RAF at home and away against threats that may impact on our freedom of action and operational effectiveness. The continued recapitalisation of the RAF’s fleet has seen a smaller but increasingly complex and valuable number of aircraft operating from fewer but larger airbases than ever before. This move combined with the ever-changing threat reinforces the need for a specialist Force Protection capability to protect our personnel, defend our assets and secure our freedom to operate.

No 11 Gp

ABOUT THIS GROUP

The new 11 Group combines the capabilities of the COS Ops AO with the Air Battle Staff, comprising the deployable Joint Force Air Component (JFAC), the National Air & Space Operations Centre (NASOC) and the Executive Team. It also incorporates the BM Force, providing the building blocks for the generation of a powerful non-kinetic effects capability.

MULTI-DOMAIN OPERATIONS

The nature of warfare is evolving constantly and Air Command must adapt and be able to conduct operations across multiple environments or domains, particularly Air, Space and Cyber. The huge amount of data that we collect must be applied with a focused and integrated approach, where intelligence and information activity is incorporated into the planning and execution of operations across the domains.

BATTLESPACE MANAGEMENT FORCE

The Battlespace Managment Force mission is: “to understand, control and exploit the battlespace, delivering tactical Air Command and Control of UK Air Policing and Air Counter Terrorism operations while supporting the delivery of Combat Air & Space Power for standing and contingent operations worldwide."

No 22 Gp

MISSION STATEMENT

"Efficiently deliver world-class trained and educated personnel, RAFAT display, RAF sport and the premier cadet force experience in order to support RAF strategy to meet Defence commitments."

The Groups Pillars

  • Directorate of Ground Training (DGT)

  • Directorate of Flying Training (DFT)

  • Defence College of Techincal Training (DCCT)

  • RAF Cadets

  • RAF College Cranwell

  • Directorate of RAF Sport (DRS)

No 38 Gp

FORCE ELEMENTS

Engineering

The deployable engineering and logistics arm of the RAF is known as the A4 Force. It sends personnel from over a dozen regular and reserve squadrons to support UK air operations and exercises all over the world. The A4 Force units are located principally at RAF Wittering and RAF Brize Norton. The main units are No 1 Air Mobility Wing (air movements), No 42 Expeditionary Support Wing (deployable engineering) and No 85 Expeditionary Logistics Wing. Integrated with this capability are our Reserve squadrons of No 4624, 501, 504 and 605.

Communications

No 90 Signals Unit (90SU) satisfies the RAF’s deployed communications requirements from satellite communications to IT systems, as well as providing deployable airfield navigational aids and specialist cyber defence and protection for air networks and platforms. 90SU is primarily based at RAF Leeming and RAF Digby, with smaller detachments at several other RAF stations. 90SU consists of two wings: Tactical Communications Wing (expeditionary communications systems and their support) and Operational Information Services Wing (defensive cyber, airfield navigational aids support, trials and the Unit’s operational planning system management functions).

Medical Operations

The Medical Force provides direct medical support to the deployed force drawing personnel from across the RAFMS and also delivers medical expertise, training and support within the Firm Base. RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine, located at RAF Henlow, conducts a wide range of activities delivering aircrew and aircraft integration, aviation medical training and specialist support through research and medical boards. Tactical Medical Wing (TMW) based at RAF Brize Norton, provides operational outputs including aeromedical evacuation, deployed primary care, pre-hospital and hospital capabilities. TMW are supported by two medical Reserve squadrons, No 612 and No 4626, based at RAF Leuchars and RAF Brize Norton respectively.

Music Services

The RAF has an establishment for four professional bands, which includes Auxillary personnel, and a Salon Orchestra. The Central Band of the Royal Air Force, the Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment and the Royal Air Force Salon Orchestra are based at RAF Northolt. The Band of the Royal Air Force College and the Band of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force are based at RAF College Cranwell.

No 83 EAG

MOD Structure

RAF Transformation

Continental Staff System

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