Air Mobility Group (AMG) is one of six force element groups in the

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(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

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

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