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OASC
Training
PHASE TWO TRAINING:
Elementary Flight TrainingLocation: RAF Cranwell
Duration: 27 Weeks (56 flight hours)Aircraft: Grob 120TP Prefect T1
Squadron: 57
- Weeks 1-4 - Induction & Ground School.
- Weeks 5-10 - Basic Handling & First Solos.
- Weeks 11-16 - Circuits, Landing Proficiency & Emergancy Procedures.
- Weeks 17-20 - Navigation/Cross-Country.
- Weeks 21-24 - Instument Flying & Advanced Handling.
- Weeks 25-27 - Final Handling Test (FHT), Composite Sorties & Streaming.
Fast Jet Stream (2 years):Basic Fast Jet Training (BJFT):
- Location: RAF Valley
- Aircraft: Texan T1
- 72 Squadron
Advanced Fast Jet Training (AFJT):
- Location: RAF Valley
- Aircraft: Hawk T2
- Squadrons: IV & XXV
Operational Conversion Unit (OCU):
- Location: RAF Coningsby
- Aircraft: Typhoon FGR4
- Squadron: 29
- Location: RAF Marham
- Aircraft: F-35B Lightning II
- Squadron: 207
Multi-Engine Stream (10 Months)Multi-Engine Lead-In (MELIN):
- Location: RAF Cranwell
- Aircraft: Prefect T1
- Squadron: 57
Multi-Engine Flying Training (MEFT):
- Location: RAF Cranwell
- Aircraft: Phenom T1
- Squadron: 45
Operational Conversion Unit (OCU):
- Location: RAF Brize Norton
- Globemaster II - 99 Squadron
- Atlas C1 - 24 Squadron
- Voyager - 206 Squadron
- Location: RAF Waddington (ISR):
- Shadow R1 - 14 Squadron
- Rivet Joint - 56 Squadron
- Location: RAF Lossiemouth:
Rotary Wing Stream (18 months):Basic Rotary Training:
- Aircraft: Juno HT1
- Location: RAF Shawbury
- Squadron: 660 or 60
Advanced Rotary Training:
- Aircraft: Jupiter HT1
- Location: RAF Shrawbury
- Squadron: 202
Operational Conversion Unit (OCU):
- Location: RAF Benson
- Chinook - 28 Squadron
- Puma HC2 - 33/230 Squadron
- Location: RNAS Yeovilton:
- Wildcat AH1/HMA2 - 652/825 Naval Air
- Location: Wattisham
- Apache AH-64E - 653 Squadron
Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS) StreamRPAS Foundation Training:
- Location: RAF Waddington
- Aircraft/Systems: Synthetic simulators & ground control stations.
- Squadron: 54
RPAS Conversion:
- Location RAF Waddington
- Aircraft: MQ-9 Reaper or Protector RG1
- Squadrons: 54, 31, 39 & XIII
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RAF Stations
UK Stations
RAF Brize Norton (ME)Location: Oxfordshire, England.Role: Home to Air mobility force, Air Transport, and Air-to-Air refuelling.Squadrons and Aircraft:
- Voyager (A330 MRTT) - tanker/transport - 10 Squadron.
- Voyager (A330 MRTT) - tanker/transport - 101 Squadron.
- Airbus A400M - tactical airlift - 30 Squadron.
- A400M/C-17 Globemaster III - Operational conversion Unit - 24 Squadron.
- A400M - 70 Squadron.
- C-17 Globemaster III - Strategic Airlift - 99 Squadron.
LARGEST RAF BASE
RAF Lossiemouth (Fast Jet)Location: Moray, Scotland.Role: Typhoon Operating Base, Maritime Patrol (poseidon), and Northern Quick Reaction Alert.Squadrons and Aircraft:
- Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 - 1 (fighter) Squadron.
- Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 - 2 (Army Co-operation) Squadron.
- Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 - 6 Squadron.
- Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 - 9 (Bomber) Squadron.
- Boeing P‑8A Poseidon MRA1 - maritime patrol aircraft - 120 Squadron.
- Boeing P‑8A Poseidon MRA1 - 201 Squadron.
- Poseidon MRA1 and the Boeing E‑7 Wedgetail AEW1 - Operational Conversion Unit - 42 Squadrons.
RAF Coningsby (Fast Jet)Location: Lincolnshire, England.Role: Southern Quick Reaction Alert.Squadrons and Aircraft:
- Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 - 3 Squadron.
- Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 - 11 Squadron.
- Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 - Operational Conversion Unit - 29 Squadron.
- Spitfire, Hurricane, ... - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
RAF Shawbury (RW)Location: Shropshire, England.Role: Single engine Rotary Wing (SERW) and Multi (MERW) Training.Squadrons and Aircraft:
- Juno HT1 - 60 Squadron.
- Juno HT1/Jupiter HT1 - 1 Flying Training School.
RAF Marham (Fast Jet)Location: Norfolk, England.Role: Main operating base for the F-35B Lightning II.Squadrons and Aircraft:
- F-35B Lightning II - 617 Squadron.
- F-35B Lightning II - Operational Conversion Unit - 207 Squadron
RAF Benson (RW)Location: Oxfordshire, England.Role: Support helicopter operations and training/OCU functions.Squadrons and Aircraft:
- Chinook & Puma HC2 - Support Helicopter OCU - 28 Squadron.
- Puma HC2 - 22 Squadron.
- Puma HC2 - 230 Squadron.
- Chinook, Puma, Merlin, Wildcat - Operation evaluation unit for all JHC types - 22 Squadron.
RAF Odiham (RW)Location: Hampshire, England.Role: Front-line support helicopter base, home of the UK Chinook force.Squadrons and Aircraft:
- Chinook HC6 - 7 Squadron.
- Chinook - 18 Squadron.
- Chinook - 27 Squadron.
RAF Valley (Fast Jet Training)Location: Anglesey, Wales.Role: Fast-Jet and training base - advanced fast-jet training and basic training.Squadrons and Aircraft:
- Texan T1 - Basic fast-jet training - 72 Squadron.
- Hawk T2 - Advanced fast-jet training - 25 Squadron.
- Hawk T2 - Weapons/tactics training - 4 Squadron.
- Juno HT1/Jupiter HT1 - training helicopters - 202 Squadron (reserve).
RAF CRANWELL (EFT & ME-Training):Location: Lincolnshire, England.Role: Initial officer training, and Multi-Engine Training.Squadrons and Aircraft:
- Prefect T1 (Elementary flight training) - 57 Squadron.
- Phenom T1 (Multi-Engine Pilot Training & Mission Aircrew / Weapons Systems Operators training) - 45 Squadron.
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Oversea Station
RAF Mount Pleasant ComplexLocation: Falkland Islands.Role: Station provides a UK fighter and transport presence in the South Atlantic.Squadrons and Aircraft:
- Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 - air-defence of Falkland Islands/South Georgia/South Sandwich Islands - 1435 Flight RAF.
- Voyager & Atlas C1 - operates transport/tanker aircraft - 1312 Flight RAF.
RAF AkrotiriLocation: Sovereign Base Area, Cyprus.Role: Strategic staging post in Eastern Mediterranean.Squadrons and Aircraft:
- Griffin HAR2/Puma - Operates search & rescue helicopters - 84 Squadron.
- Typhoon/Voyager/A400M - Expeditionary operations - 903 Expiditionary AirWing RAF.
RAF Gibraltar
Locations: British Oversea Territory, Southern Spain.
Role: Staging post for aircraft on operations and support for NATO exercise.
Squadrons and Aircraft:
No permanent Aircraft.
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Aircraft Roles & Types
Air Mobility (Transport):Sent anywhere in the world on military support, humanitarian aid, or air-to-air refueling.Transport and Tanker Aircraft - Group 1:
- Airbus A400M Atlas: Tactical and strategic airlift, Including carrying heavy loads. High weight capacity.
- Boeing C-17A Globemaster III: Tactical airlift for troop and cargo transport. Longer range.
- Airbus A330 Voyager: Multi-role tanker and transport aircraft providing air-to-air refueling.
ISR - Intelligance, Surveillance, Reconnaisance, and maritime Patrol Aircraft:
- P-8A Poseidon (ISTAR): Maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft (MANNED).
- RC-135 Rivet Joint (ISR): - global strategic ISR for defence intelligance (MANNED).
- BAE Systems Shadow R1 (ISR/ISTAR): turboprop surveillance platform (MANNED).
- MQ9-Reaper (ISTAR) - Similar to protector but older (RPAS-UAV).
- Protector RG1 (ISTAR) - Next-generation RPAS for RAF (RPAS-UAV).
Multi-Role Fast JetPrimary role is air-to-air combat and ground attack. Threat deterrent and show of force.Fighter and Ground-Attack Aircraft - Group 1:
- Eurofighter Typhoon: Multi-role fighter for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
- F-35B Lighting II: Multi-role stealth fighter capable of air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
- Tempest: proposed sixth generation fighter set to be in service by 2035.
Rotary Wing:Delivering troops and vital equipment within combat zones.Helicopters - Group 1:
- Chinook HC6: Heavy-lift helicopter for troop transport and logistics support.
- Puma HC2: Medium-lift helicopter for troop transport and battlefield support.
Training Aircraft - Group 22:Fast Jet:
- Hawk T2: Advanced jet trainer for fast jet pilots.
Rotary-Wings:
- Juno HT1: Basic Helicopter training.
- Jupiter HT1: Advanced Helicopter training.
Fixed Wing:
- Prefect T1 (Single-Engine): Basic fixed-wing single-engine flight training.
- Texan T1 (Single-Engine): Basic and advanced training for fixed-wing pilots.
- Phenom T1 (Multi-Engine): Multi-engine training.
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Role of RAF - " Promote UK security, prosperity and national intersts around the world"
Respond To ThreatsHow:
- Rapid reaction to any air, missile, or terrorist threat to the UK and its allies.
- Quick Reaction Alert (QRA): Typhoon jets on 24/7 standby at RAF Lossiemouth and RAF Coningsby.
- Integrated radar and control systems continuously track aircraft entering the UK.
Examples:
- Russian aircraft interceptions: RAF Typhoons frequently intercept Russian bombers and spy planes approaching the UK (August 23 RAF Typhoons intercepted 2 Russian bombers flying north of the Shetland Islands).
- Operations Shader (Middle East): RAF typhoons and reaper drones have carried out precision strikes against ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria since 2014.
- Afghanistan evacuations (2021): RAF transport aircraft (C-17 and A400M) evancuated over 15,000 people from Kabul.
Prevent ConflictHow:
- RAF uses deterrence, intelligence, and presence to stop conflicts from escalating.
- By maintaining a visible, capable air force, the UK signals readiness and strength.
- Through NATO air policing and training missions, the RAF reassures allies and discourages aggression.
- Reconnaissance operations detect emerging threats.
Examples:NATO Baltic Air Policing: Typhoons patrol the skies over Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to deter Russian aggression.
- Operation Azotie: Regular RAF deployments to Iceland to Monitor North Atlantic Airspace.
- ISTAR Missions: Aircraft like the Rivet Joint and Poseidon collect intelligence that helps prevent military escalation or surprise threats.
Watch The SkiesHow:
- The RAF constantly monitors airspace over the UK and overseas to detect any hostile activity.
- This involves radar networks, satellite tracking, airborne surveillance, and space monitoring.
- The RAF also leads the UK’s contribution to NATO’s Air and Missile Defence System, ensuring continuous situational awareness.
Examples:
- Air Surveillance and Control System (ASACS): Detects and tracks aircraft entering UK airspace.
- ISTAR fleet: Includes E-3D Sentry, Rivet Joint, and Poseidon P-8A for airborne surveillance.
- UK Space Command : Monitors satellites and space debris, protecting UK communications and navigation systems.
Deliver AidHow:
- RAF provides rapid global airlift and humanitarian relief wherever civilians are affected affected by conflict, or disaster.
- RAF works in partnership with the Foreign, commonwealth & Development Office, the UN, and humanitarian NGOs to deliver aid quickly and safely.
Examples:
- Gaza (2023-present)
- Oct 23 - RAF Globemaster delivered 21 tonnes of aid to Egypt for onward delivery to civilians in Gaza.
- Mar 24 - RAF Atlas joined a Jordan-led airdrop, releasing 10 tonnes of food and baby formula along Gaza’s northern coast.
- Libya Floods
- Sep 23 - Atlas delivered aid, tent and water purification units.
- Sudan evacuation
- Apr 23 - Hercules and Atlas evacuated more than 2,400 people following outbreaks of violence.
Work In PartnershipHow:
- The RAF collaborates closely with other UK services (Army, Royal Navy), NATO allies, and international partners.
- They conduct joint training, intelligence sharing, and combined operations to ensure global security.
- The RAF also works with civilian agencies in humanitarian aid, disaster response, and scientific missions.
Examples:
- Operation Shader (joint coalition): RAF aircraft operate alongside the US, France, and others in the fight against ISIS.
- Carrier Strike Group 2021: RAF F-35B Lightnings flew from HMS Queen Elizabeth with US Marine Corps jets — a major symbol of partnership.
- Humanitarian aid: RAF aircraft delivered supplies after Caribbean hurricanes and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Joint exercises: Regular participation in NATO’s Exercise Trident Juncture and Red Flag in the US.
- Trident Juncture (NATO): Conducted roughly every 3-4 years - air defence, strike missions, and joint ops.
- Red Flag (USAF) - advanced air training exercise hosted in Nevada (Nellis Air base) - realistic combat scenarios.
Combat Cyber ThreatsHow:
- The RAF plays a key role in defending UK military systems and national infrastructure from cyberattacks.
- It forms part of the UK Strategic Command’s cyber operations, which include both defensive and offensive cyber capabilities.
- The RAF integrates electronic warfare and cyber protection into aircraft and command systems to safeguard missions.
Examples:
- Cyber protection for F-35 and Typhoon jets: RAF cyber units defend mission data and communications from hacking or interference.
- UK Cyber and Information Systems Division (CISD): Works with RAF to secure satellite and radar networks.
- Offensive cyber support: Coordinated with GCHQ to disrupt terrorist communications online during Operation Shader.
- Training and recruitment: RAF recruits cyber specialists through the Cyber Reserves program and the Defence Cyber Academy.