Air Mobility Group (AMG) is one of six force element groups in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It is responsible for airlift and air-to-air refuelling operations.
Establishment and evolution Air Mobility Group (AMG) was formed as Air Lift Group (ALG) in February 1987. Its name was changed to Air Mobility Group on 1 April 2014.
Responsibilities and bases Airlift capabilities can be classified as: Strategic airlift (long-distance transport between theatres, areas of operations or communication zones) Tactical airlift (rapid and responsive movement within an area of operation)
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.
Notes
References Royal Australian Air Force. Aerospace Centre. 2002. Fundamentals of Australian Aerospace Power (4th ed). Fairbairn, A.C.T.: Aerospace Centre.