Air Mobility Group RAAF explained

Unit Name:	Air Mobility Group
Country:	Australia
Branch:	Royal Australian Air Force
Command Structure:	Air Command
Garrison:	RAAF Base Richmond
Dates:	1987–current
Motto:	"Mobility and reach"
Identification Symbol:	SAFARI
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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.

Establishment and evolution

Air 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

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 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.

References

Royal Australian Air Force. Aerospace Centre. 2002. Fundamentals of Australian Aerospace Power (4th ed). Fairbairn, A.C.T.: Aerospace Centre.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Air Lift Group. Royal Australian Air Force. 5 May 2014.
2. Symbolic change is perfect timing. Hamilton. Eamon. Air Force. 8 May 2014. 7. 5 May 2014.