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| Royal Mejian Army Air Corps Cuerpo Aéreo Real del Ejército Mejian | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1917 - present |
| Country |  Costa Mejis |
| Branch | Royal Mejian Army |
| Commanders | |
| His Royal Highness the King | Adelardo IX |
| Director of the Office of National Defense | Geraldo Reyes |
| Chief of the Defense Staff | Coronel General Nicolás Alpizar |
| Air Corps Chief of Staff | Teniente General Ibán Salto |
| Insignia | |
| Roundel |  |
| Fin Flash |  |
The Royal Mejian Army Air Corps (Mejian: Cuerpo Aéreo Real del Ejército Mejian (CAREM) ) is one of two dedicated aviation formations of the Costa Mejian Armed Forces. Is is an integral part of the Royal Mejian Army and is dedicated to supporting military operations of the Royal Army. The Army Air Corps is responsible for protecting the nation's airspace through the use of fighter and interceptor aircraft, as well as operating and maintaining the nation's strategic surface to air missile and radar instillations. In addition, the Army Air Corps is responsible for providing {wpl|close air support}} to Royal Army forces in contact with the enemy, interdiction and tactical strike behind enemy lines, and providing both tactical and strategic airlift for the Royal Army. These assets are also sometimes utilized to support Royal Armada missions as well to supplement the less capable Royal Mejian Naval Aviation, which is focused on maritime strike missions, maritime reconnaissance, antiship and anti-submarine warfare as well as search and rescue.
History
Organization
Ranks
Commissioned
| Grade | Image | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | No insignia | Aspirante Oficial |
| O-1 | .gif) |
Subteniente |
| O-2 | .gif) |
Tenente |
| O-3 | .gif) |
Capitán |
| O-4 | .gif) |
Mayor |
| O-5 | .gif) |
Tenente Coronel |
| O-6 | .gif) |
Coronel |
| O-7 | .gif) |
Tenente General |
| O-8 | .gif) |
Capitán General |
| O-9 | .gif) |
Mayor General |
Non-Commissioned and Enlisted
| Grade | Image | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | .gif){kind=small} |
Reclutar Aviador |
| E-2 | .gif){kind=small} |
Aviador |
| E-3 | .gif){kind=small} |
Señor Aviador |
| E-4 | .gif){kind=small} |
Aviador Xefe |
| E-5 | .gif) |
Sargento |
| E-6 | .gif) |
Señor Sargento |
| E-7 | .gif) |
Sargento Jefe |
| E-8 | .gif) |
Sargento Maestro |
Equipment
| Name | Origin | Role | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fighters | ||||
| Attack | ||||
| ARCSA AL-80 Águila | Costa Mejis |
Light attack | AL-80: | |
| Reconnaissance | ||||
| Trainer | ||||
| ARCSA F-83 Profesora | Costa Mejis |
Basic trainer | F-83: | |
| ARCSA F-80 Águila | Costa Mejis |
Advanced trainer | F-80: | |
| Transport | ||||
| ARCSA C-74 Camión | Costa Mejis |
STOL tactical transport | C-74D: | |
| ARCSA C-97 Aparejo | Costa Mejis |
Tactical transport | C-97A: | |
| Electronic warfare and support | ||||
| ARCSA E-97 Aparejo | Costa Mejis |
Airborne early warning and control | E-97: 6 | |
| ARCSA EI-97 Aparejo | Costa Mejis |
ELINT/SIGINT gathering | EI-97: 6 | |
| ARCSA P-97 Aparejo | Costa Mejis |
Tanker | P-97: 4 | |
| Utility | ||||
| ARCSA U-97 Aparejo | Costa Mejis |
Aerial firefighting aircraft | U-97: 10 | |
| Rotarcraft | ||||