Royal Air Force Organisation

Welcome to the Organisation information centre of the RAF website. In this section you can find details of:

  • The Command Structure of the service and how the chain of command works.
  • Current RAF Strategy (RAF Mission, RAF Vision and Guiding Principles and Initiatives of the Royal Air Force).
  • The various RAF air operations and an explanation of what Air Power is.
  • The future shape and size of the Royal Air Force
  • The rank structure, and the badges of rank.
  • The service careers of the Senior Commanders of the RAF are detailed, along with their current positions and responsibilities.
  • Finally, a list of changes to the structure of the RAF (squadron disbandments, moves, station closures etc) can be found under Organisational Changes.

Date Last Updated : Thursday, October 27, 2005 12:01 PM

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