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Structure of the Royal New England Air Force
The Royal New England Air Force or RNEAF is organised into a number of different units, each with a strategic area of responsibility. All of the air force is part of the Air Command, which is in turn composed of five operational groups. The current structure of the RNEAF dates to 2022, when the Davidson government undertook a major restructure of the defence force and created the five groups as they exist today.
Structurally, each of the five operational groups are divided into three or four wings, each of which contain the same number of squadrons. The Squadrons are the most fundamental unit of the RNEAF, and serve as the smallest unit able to operate independently. Squadrons consist of at least three flights, with aircraft squadrons having a minimum of twelve planes per squadron.
Air Command
The Air Command is made up of five separate operational groups. Each of these groups are charged with a specific function of military aviation, such as combat, surveillance, training or transport.
The current Air Commander of the RNEAF is Air Vice-Marshal Susan Calvancanti.
The Air Combat Group or ACG is headquartered at AFS Llangothlin, but has squadrons deployed to all three combat airbases. The group consists of all of aerial combat forces in the RNEAF, incorporating both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. All of New England's fighter jets, strike aircraft, attack helicopters and anti-submarine warfare helicopters are part of the ACG. The current commander of the group is Air Commodore John Berry.
The Combat Support Group or CSG is based out of AFS Llangothlin, is the tactical and strategic planning outfit of the Royal New England Air Force. The CSG also serves as the group home for all ground personnel and the various units that support the air combat arm of the air force, and so contains a wide variety of units performing many differing tasks. The group is led by Air Commodore Patrick Massey.
The Training Support Group or TSG is composed of a number of squadrons each with a particular mission for training pilots for fighter, bomber and support aircraft roles. The headquarters of the TSG the Air Combat Training School (ACTS), which is located at AFS Arrawatta. Currently, the TSG is commanded by Air Commodore Rodney Gelbray.
The Air Surveillance Group or ASG monitors New England's airspace for enemy incursions and provides all early warning and response capability for the entire New England Defence Force. Air Commodore Emily Fysh is the current commander of the group.
The Air Transport Group or ATG is based at AFS Arrawatta, and provides all combat airlift capability for the New England Defence Force, and also includes the transport of VIPs. The group is currently commanded by Air Commodore Leigh Fox.
