Combat Support Group RAAF

Combat Support Group
Active	Formed 18 May 1998
Branch	RAAF
Part of	Air Command
Garrison/HQ	RAAF Base Amberley
Commanders
Current commander	AIRCDRE “Dubbo” Graham

The Combat Support Group (CSG) is a component of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) established in 1998, initially known as the Operational Support Group (OSG). The primary objective of the CSG is to facilitate the coordination of military airbases and squadrons within Australia. While its initial focus was on general operations, its purpose has evolved to encompass a broader range of military applications, leading to the change in nomenclature.

At present, the CSG operates on a centralised control model, complemented by decentralised execution, enabling it to provide essential military airbase capabilities. The group collaborates with wings and squadrons situated across various locations within Australia, ensuring the provision of necessary support for Australian Defence Force (ADF) operations in the Asia-Pacific region.

Throughout its history, the CSG has actively participated in ADF operations, including deployments to regions such as the Solomon Islands, East Timor, Afghanistan, and Iraq. The group has also played a pivotal role in offering Forward Control System (FCS) capabilities for Australian humanitarian missions.

Overall, the Combat Support Group contributes significantly to enhancing the operational effectiveness and support capabilities of the Royal Australian Air Force, reinforcing its commitment to regional security and national interests.

• Medical and evacuation assistance after the Bali Bombings in 2002 and 2005
• Tsunami relief operations in Sumatra in 2004
• Evacuation operations from Lebanon in 2006
• Rebuilding of Innisfail following Cyclone Larry in 2006

Subordinate Units

As of 2017, Combat Support Group's main subordinate units were:^[1]

• No. 95 Wing RAAF
• No. 96 Wing RAAF
• Health Services Wing RAAF
• Combat Support Division

References

Further reading

• Always There – A History of Air Force Combat Support, O'Brien, Graham, Air Power Development Centre, 1st Edition, 2009, ISBN 978-1-920800-45-1

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  Military units and formations of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)

groups

World War II	No. 1 Group RAAF No. 1 (Training) Group RAAF No. 2 Group RAAF No. 2 (Training) Group RAAF No. 4 (Maintenance) Group RAAF No. 5 (Maintenance) Group RAAF No. 9 (Operational) Group RAAF No. 10 (Operational) Group RAAF No. 11 Group RAAF
Force Element Group	Aerospace Operational Support Group RAAF Air Combat Group RAAF Air Force Training Group RAAF Air Lift Group RAAF Air Mobility Group RAAF Combat Support Group RAAF Maritime Patrol Group RAAF Strike Reconnaissance Group RAAF Surveillance and Control Group RAAF Surveillance and Response Group RAAF Tactical Fighter Group RAAF Tactical Transport Group RAAF

wings

• No. 1 Wing RAAF
• No. 21 Wing RAAF
• No. 22 Wing RAAF
• No. 24 Wing RAAF
• No. 34 Wing RAAF
• No. 41 Wing RAAF
• No. 42 Wing RAAF
• No. 44 Wing RAAF
• No. 61 Wing RAAF
• No. 62 Wing RAAF
• No. 71 Wing RAAF
• No. 72 Wing RAAF
• No. 73 Wing RAAF
• No. 75 Wing RAAF
• No. 76 Wing RAAF
• No. 77 Wing RAAF
• No. 78 Wing RAAF
• No. 79 Wing RAAF
• No. 80 Wing RAAF
• No. 81 Wing RAAF
• No. 82 Wing RAAF
• No. 83 Wing RAAF
• No. 84 Wing RAAF
• No. 85 Wing RAAF
• No. 86 Wing RAAF
• No. 90 Wing RAAF
• No. 91 Wing RAAF
• No. 92 Wing RAAF
• No. 95 Wing RAAF
• No. 96 Wing RAAF
• No. 301 Air Base Wing RAAF
• No. 302 Air Base Wing RAAF
• No. 303 Air Base Wing RAAF
• No. 304 Air Base Wing RAAF
• No. 305 Air Base Wing RAAF
• No. 306 Air Base Wing RAAF
• No. 307 Air Base Wing RAAF
• No. 321 Air Base Wing RAAF
• No. 322 Air Base Wing RAAF
• No. 323 Air Base Wing RAAF
• No. 324 Air Base Wing RAAF
• No. 325 Air Base Wing RAAF
• No. 326 Air Base Wing RAAF
• No. 327 Air Base Wing RAAF
• No. 395 Expeditionary Combat Support Wing RAAF
• No. 396 Expeditionary Combat Support Wing RAAF
• No. 501 Wing RAAF
• No. 503 Wing RAAF

squadrons

• No. 1 Squadron RAAF
• No. 2 Squadron RAAF
• No. 3 Squadron RAAF
• No. 4 Squadron RAAF
• No. 5 Squadron RAAF
• No. 6 Squadron RAAF
• No. 7 Squadron RAAF
• No. 8 Squadron RAAF
• No. 9 Squadron RAAF
• No. 10 Squadron RAAF
• No. 11 Squadron RAAF
• No. 12 Squadron RAAF
• No. 13 Squadron RAAF
• No. 14 Squadron RAAF
• No. 15 Squadron RAAF
• No. 20 Squadron RAAF
• No. 21 Squadron RAAF
• No. 22 Squadron RAAF
• No. 23 Squadron RAAF
• No. 24 Squadron RAAF
• No. 25 Squadron RAAF
• No. 26 Squadron RAAF
• No. 27 Squadron RAAF
• No. 28 Squadron RAAF
• No. 29 Squadron RAAF
• No. 30 Squadron RAAF
• No. 31 Squadron RAAF
• No. 32 Squadron RAAF
• No. 33 Squadron RAAF
• No. 34 Squadron RAAF
• No. 35 Squadron RAAF
• No. 36 Squadron RAAF
• No. 37 Squadron RAAF
• No. 38 Squadron RAAF
• No. 40 Squadron RAAF
• No. 41 Squadron RAAF
• No. 42 Squadron RAAF
• No. 43 Squadron RAAF
• No. 60 Squadron RAAF
• No. 66 Squadron RAAF
• No. 67 Squadron RAAF
• No. 68 (Reserve) Squadron RAAF
• No. 69 (Reserve) Squadron RAAF
• No. 71 Squadron RAAF
• No. 73 Squadron RAAF
• No. 75 Squadron RAAF
• No. 76 Squadron RAAF
• No. 77 Squadron RAAF
• No. 78 Squadron RAAF
• No. 79 Squadron RAAF
• No. 80 Squadron RAAF
• No. 82 Squadron RAAF
• No. 83 Squadron RAAF
• No. 84 Squadron RAAF
• No. 85 Squadron RAAF
• No. 86 Squadron RAAF
• No. 87 Squadron RAAF
• No. 88 Squadron RAAF
• No. 92 Squadron RAAF
• No. 93 Squadron RAAF
• No. 94 Squadron RAAF
• No. 99 Squadron RAAF
• No. 100 Squadron RAAF
• No. 102 Squadron RAAF
• No. 107 Squadron RAAF
• No. 292 Squadron RAAF
• RAAF Squadron Berlin Air Lift
• Fighter Squadron RAAF
• Rescue and Communication Squadron RAAF
• Seaplane Squadron RAAF
• RAAF University Squadrons

flights

air ambulance units	No. 1 Air Ambulance Unit RAAF No. 2 Air Ambulance Unit RAAF
air-sea rescue flights	No. 111 Air-Sea Rescue Flight RAAF No. 112 Air-Sea Rescue Flight RAAF No. 113 Air-Sea Rescue Flight RAAF No. 114 Air-Sea Rescue Flight RAAF No. 115 Air-Sea Rescue Flight RAAF
air observation post flights	No. 16 Air Observation Post Flight RAAF No. 17 Air Observation Post Flight RAAF
communication units	No. 1 Communication Unit RAAF No. 2 Communication Unit RAAF No. 3 Communication Unit RAAF No. 4 Communication Unit RAAF No. 5 Communication Unit RAAF No. 6 Communication Unit RAAF No. 7 Communication Unit RAAF No. 8 Communication Unit RAAF No. 9 Communication Unit RAAF No. 10 Communication Unit RAAF No. 11 Communication Unit RAAF No. 12 Communication Unit RAAF No. 13 Communication Unit RAAF No. 30 Transport Unit RAAF
forward air control flights	No. 4 Forward Air Control Flight RAAF Forward Air Control Development Unit RAAF
transport flights	No. 9 Local Air Supply Unit RAAF No. 10 Local Air Supply Unit RAAF No. 12 Local Air Supply Unit RAAF No. 33 Flight RAAF No. 200 Flight RAAF Governor-General's Flight RAAF RAAF Transport Flight (Japan) RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam Transport Support Flight RAAF Transport Flight Butterworth RAAF
miscellaneous flights	No. 1 Long Range Flight RAAF No. 5 Flight RAAF No. 82 Wing Training Flight RAAF No. 101 Flight RAAF No. 201 Flight RAAF Antarctic Flight RAAF Lincoln Conversion Flight RAAF Seaplane Training Flight RAAF Survey Flight RAAF Target Towing and Special Duties Flight RAAF RAAF Washington Flying Unit

List of RAAF independent aircraft flights