RAAF Air Command

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(Air Commander Australia)
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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
*Air Force Training Group

The Air Commander Australia (ACAUST) is also the Air Component Commander (ACC) within Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC). The Commander is responsible for all operational Air Force tasks, and reports to the Chief of Joint Operations (CJOPS). 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 Air Force Training Group (formerly RAAF Training Command) and the Australian Defence Force's Joint Logistics Command in developing and maintaining the nation's defence capabilities.

Past Commanders

Air Command has undergone a number of changes since its formation in May 1942, both in name and location. The following table lists those Air Force officers who have been appointed to lead the Command and its headquarters in its various incarnations.

"Note: The official title of each group of Commanders is listed immediately after the name of the Command."