Air Mobility Group (AMG) is one of six force element groups in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It is responsible for airlift and air-to-air refuelling operations.
| Air Mobility Group | |
|---|---|
.jpg) One of the twelve C-130J Hercules operated by Air Mobility Group's No. 37 Squadron | |
| Active | 1987–current |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Part of | Air Command |
| Garrison/HQ | RAAF Base Richmond |
| Motto(s) | "Mobility and reach" |
Establishment and evolution
editAir Mobility Group (AMG) was formed as Air Lift Group (ALG) in February 1987.[1] Its name was changed to Air Mobility Group on 1 April 2014.[2]
Responsibilities and bases
editAirlift 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 include:
- Airborne operations
- Air logistics support
- Special operations support
- VIP transport
- Aeromedical evacuation
Air-to-air refuelling is classified as a force multiplier, and is also the responsibility of AMG.
Notes
edit- ^ "Air Lift Group". Royal Australian Air Force. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
- ^ Hamilton, Eamon (8 May 2014). "Symbolic change is perfect timing". Air Force: 7. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
References
editRoyal Australian Air Force. Aerospace Centre. 2002. Fundamentals of Australian Aerospace Power (4th ed). Fairbairn, A.C.T.: Aerospace Centre. ISBN 0-642-26574-7