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What are the five primary roles of the MoD?

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  1. To defend the UK and its overseas interests.
  2. Provide strategic intelligence.
  3. Support civil emergency organisations.
  4. Provide a defense contribution to UK influence.
  5. Provide security for stabilisation.
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MOD ROLES:

Further, explain what is meant by “To defend the UK and its overseas interests”.

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The UK has soveraign territory accross the globe. From the foraign base area in Akrotiri (Cypus, middle east), to Gibraltar (the strategic medeteranian penninsular), and the falkland islands in the south pacific. It is important that the MOD protects the soveraignty of these lands and the freedom and liberty of the british nationals whom inhabit them.

Additionally, Britian is commited to maintaining the international rules based order in the name of freedom, human rights and liberty - if neccesary, by force.

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Further, explain what is meant by “Provide strategic intelligence”.

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‘Strategic intellegence’ refers to the aquisition of important information. Processing this information, then the analysis and desemination of this as intellegence. This intellegence will then form a foundation for military operations and plans.

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Further, explain what is meant by “Support civil emergency organisations”.

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At times of crisis the military may be called upon to support emergency services, such as flood relief or more recently, the NHS.

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MOD ROLES:

Further, explain what is meant by “Provide a defense contribution to UK influence”.

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If the UK aims to have an influence abroard then it must have a fully capable military force with which to maintain it. This includes expeditionary capability and a nuclear deterent.

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Further, explain what is meant by “Provide security for stabilisation”.

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In regions of instability, the MOD must maintain a force capable of providing and maintaining stability. For example, in afghanistan.

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What is the MoD?

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The Ministary of Defence is the governmental department responsible for defence. The MOD is answerable to parliment and governs the tri-service.

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What is PJHQ?

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Permanant Joint Headquaters is the British tri-service headquaters from where all overseas operations are planned and controlled.

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Where is PJHQ situated?

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Northwood, London.

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Who is PJHQ commanded by?

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How are they selected?

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Who is PJHQ accountable to?

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The CJO (Chief of Joint Operations).

On a rotational basis between the three forces every 2-3 years.

The CoD (Chief of Defence).

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Who is the Secratary of State for Defence and what is their role?

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Gavin Williams.

They sit between parliment and the MoD.

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Who is the Chief of Defence and what is their role?

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Sir Nicholas Carter.

They sit between the MoD and PJHQ.

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What is the between the “Professional Head” and the “Head of”?

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The professional head = The SME, whos career has been in the field and are qualified to be in the position.

The Head of = Doesn’t neccisarily hold any experiance in that specialised area.

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Who is the Head of the RAF?

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The Sovereign - The Queen

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Who is the current Professional Head of the RAF?

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CoAS Mike Wigston

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What is the overall command structure of the RAF?

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RAF > Air Command > Groups > Stations > Wings > Squadrons > Flights > Sections > Individuals

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How many groups are there? List them.

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Five.

  • No. 1 Group
  • No. 2 Group
  • No. 11 Group
  • No. 22 Group
  • No. 38 Group
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What is the role of 1 group?

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Attack. No 1 Group coordinates all of the RAF’s front line, fast-jet force elements and the ISTAR work.

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Explain what a Wing is.

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The administrative units of an RAF station.

A typical Royal Air Force flying station (not training) has administrative, engineering and operations wings which can be classified as follows: - Ops Wing - Forward Support Wing - Depth Support Wing - Tactical Imagery Intelligence Wing - Base Support Wing.

Numbered flying wings have existed in the past, but more recently they have been created as and when necessary, according to operational demand.

An expeditionary air wing (EAW) would be made up of aircraft, crew, and support from several squadrons

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What is the function of the permanent joint headquaters (PJHQ) in Northwood?

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To effectively and cohesively organise all UK forces deployed on Joint, National or Coalition operations overseas so that they act in unison towards a larger strategic aim.

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What is 22 groups’ role?

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Training:

  • 22 Group provides the qualified and skilled personnel that the RAF, Army and Navy need to carry out operations world-wide.
  • 22 Group has a wide area of interest with responsibilities for many aspects of training.
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What is 2 groups’ role?

Why is the speed and global reach of 2 Group’s Force Protection and Air Mobility Force Elements important?

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Support:

No. 2 group has the role of producing and retaining military capability.

The speed and global reach of 2 Group’s Force Protection and Air Mobility Force Elements allow the UK to rapidly deploy, sustain and recover its Armed Forces in response to developing security and humanitarian crises.

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What is 38 groups’ role?

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Oversee and manage engineering, logistics, communications and Medical Operations Force Elements.

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What is 83 groups’ role?

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EAG:

The RAF’s operational headquarters (“second head”) in the Middle East. Responsible for overseeing and supporting operations (e.g. Kipion & Shader) as well as the delivery of UK national and Defence objectives across the middle east.

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What is 11 groups role?
Multi-domain operations group: Combine the capabilities of the COS Ops AO with the Air Battle Staff, comprising the deployable Joint Force Air Component (JFAC), the National Air & Space Operations Centre (NASOC) and the Executive Team. It also incorporates the BM Force, providing the building blocks for the generation of a powerful non-kinetic effects capability and ensure the service thinks and acts in a networked way.
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What are the two types of RAF reserves and how do they differ?
RAFR: Inactive reserve is when you leave the RAF, but you still have your "6 years reserve" contracted. This means you could be called forward in times of crisis. Full time reserve (FTRS) personnel are fully integrated into the RAF and for all intensive purposes can be considered "regulars". These roles are mainly open to ex-service personnel. RAuxAF: The RAuxAF is made up of volunteers who work full-time in civilian employment and are called upon to support the RAF in times of need.
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In order, list the regular ranks of the RAF, Army and Navy respectively.
1. LAC 2. SAC > Private > Able Rate 3. SAC(Tech)/Lance > Lance > Able Rate 4. Corporal > Corporal > Leading Rate 5. Sergeant > Sergeant > Petty Officer 6. Chief Tech/Flt Serg > Staff Serg > Chief Petty Officer 7. Warrant Officer > " Class 2 > " Class 2 8. Warrant Officer > " Class 1 > " Class 1
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In order, list the regular ranks of the RAF, Army and Navy respectively.
1. LAC 2. SAC > Private > 3. SAC(Tech)/Lance > Lance > Able Rate 4. Corporal > Corporal > Leading Rate 5. Sergeant/Serg Air > Sergeant > Petty Officer 6. Chief Tech/Flt Ser/Air > Staff Serg > Chief Petty Officer 7. Warrant Officer/Master Aircrew > " Class 2 > " Class 2 8. Warrant Officer/Master Aircrew > " Class 1 > " Class 1
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What is the order of seniority for the ranks of the RAF, Army and RN.
The Royal Air Force rank will be the junior of the three Services, the Royal Navy having seniority over both the Army and RAF.
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Tell me about 617 squadron
Perhaps the most famous RAF squadron currently flying, 617 Squadron, was formed in 1943 specifically to undertake one operation: the breaching of three enormous dams in the Ruhr that were vital to the German war effort. The Dambusters squadron then flew Lancaster bombers. It now has Lightning F35s and in June 2019 was deployed to RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus and carried out the first RAF F-35 operational mission when two Lightnings conducted a patrol over Syria as part of Operation Shader.
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What is the role of a squadron?
The basic fighting unit of the RAF is the squadron. This is roughly the equivalent of an Army regiment. The shape and composition of a squadron varies according to its role. Most flying squadrons are commanded by a Squadron Leader who oversees around 200 personnel and between 12 and 16 aircraft.
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What is No. 1 Groups' mission statement?
“To generate and develop effective combat air power for employment on operations”.
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What is 22 Group's Mission Statement?
"Efficiently deliver world-class trained and educated personnel, RAFAT display, RAF sport, and the premier cadet force experience in order to support RAF strategy to meet Defence commitments."
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What is 2 Groups mission statement?
"To generate, sustain and, when directed, command forces for current operations; and develop forces for future operations."
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What is 11 Groups mission statement?
“to understand, control and exploit the battlespace, delivering tactical Air Command and Control of UK Air Policing and Air Counter Terrorism operations while supporting the delivery of Combat Air & Space Power for standing and contingent operations worldwide."
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Who is at the very top of our chain of command? Who do they delegate the responsibility of the Armed Forces to? Who do they delegate responsibility of the services to?
The Sovereign (Queen Elizabeth II) Parliament - Ministry of Defence
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What is 22 Groups' mission statement?
"Efficiently deliver world-class trained and educated personnel, RAFAT display, RAF sport, and the premier cadet force experience in order to support RAF strategy to meet Defence commitments."
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How do Trades and Branches differ?
TRADE: The skilled practice of a practical occupation carried out by non-commissioned airmen/women. BRANCH: A specialisation in an area within a larger organisation carried out by commissioned officers.
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Name the three branch classifications for commissioned officers and give three job examples.
1. General Duties (Air) Branch: Pilot GD(P), Weapon Systems, WSO(N). 2. Operations Support Branch: ATC, Int, RAF Regt. 3. Ground Branch: Engineer, Logs, Personnel.
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Name the 21 branch classifications for non-commissioned airmen and women
1. Aircraft Engineering 2. Info & Comms Tech 3. Gen Engineering 4. Logs Driver 5. NCC 6. Force Protection 7. Phys 8. Intelligence 9. Survival Equipment Fitter 10. Photography 11. Medical 12. Logs 13. Logs (Catering) 14. Musical
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Name the 14 branch classifications for non-commissioned airmen and women
1. Aircraft Engineering 2. Info & Comms Tech 3. Gen Engineering 4. Logs Driver 5. NCC 6. Force Protection 7. Phys 8. Intelligence 9. Survival Equipment Fitter 10. Photography 11. Medical 12. Logs 13. Logs (Catering) 14. Musical

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