Air Mobility Group RAAF


Air Mobility Group is one of six Group (air [force unit)|force element groups] in the Royal Australian Air Force. It is responsible for airlift and air-to-air refuelling operations.

Establishment and evolution

Air Mobility Group was formed as Air Lift Group in February 1987. Its name was changed to Air Mobility Group on 1 April 2014.

Responsibilities and bases

Airlift capabilities can be classified as:
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.