Air Mobility Group RAAF

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. Its name was changed to Air Mobility Group on 1 April 2014.

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.

Notes

References

<div style="font-size: 85%;"> Royal Australian Air Force. Aerospace Centre. 2002. Fundamentals of Australian Aerospace Power (4th ed). Fairbairn, A.C.T.: Aerospace Centre. </div>