Senior Commanders Flashcards
Who is the Chief of the Air Staff?
Air Chief Marshall Sir Mike Wigston
what star rank does the Chief of the Air Staff hold?
4 star
who is the Chief of the Air Staff responsible to?
Secretary of State
who does the Chief of the Air Staff go through to the Secretary of State?
the Chief of the Defence staff
Who is the current Chief of the Defence Staff?
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin
what is the role of the Chief of the Air Staff?
through the various senior commanders under his control, administer the
fighting effectiveness
efficiency
Morale
of the RAF, alongside looking after the forces Development, integration and sustainment in line with Chief of Defence strategic plan and the priorities of Defence policy
in what year did the Chief of the Air Staff commision?
1986 through a University Cadetship
when did the Chief of the Air Staff become a Squadron commander? Which Squadron was it?
became Squadron Commander in 2005, looking after 12 Squadron
when did the Chief of the Airstaff become a EAW leader and which EAW was it?
2007, and 903 EAW
when did the Chief of the Air Staff become Tornado Force commander?
2013
Besides becoming Tornado Force Commander in 2013, what did the Chief of the Air Staff do in 2013?
became principal staff officer to the Chief of the Defence Staff
what was the Chief of the Air Staff’s role prior to becoming professional head of the RAF?
Deputy Commander Capability - overseeing the people, equipment, training and infrastructure of the RAF.
to what appoint was the Chief of the Air Staff formerly appointed 2017
Assistant Chief of Air Staff
Who is the current defence secretary (Secretary of State for Defence)
Ben Wallace (since 2019) a former soldier
of what organisation is the Defence Secretary Chairman?
Defence Council (which is given the power to control the armed forces by the Monarch) with a seat on the National Security Council
