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Revision as of 00:30, 8 January 2024

Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force
Luftforsvarsstyrker
Atëhna’tsí’ks'atahensic
Flag of the Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force
Flag of the Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force
Founded8 July 1920; 104 years ago (1920-07-08)
Country Gristol-Serkonos
TypeAir Force
RoleAerial warfare
Space warfare
Size715 operational aircraft
  • 41,831
    • 32,831 active
    • 9,000 reserve
  • 2,800 civilian staff
HeadquartersOND-Raven Campus, North Quay, Pontiac-Bernadotte
Motto(s)Sic Itur ad Astra (in Latin)
(Anglic: Such is the pathway to the stars)
Commanders
Minister of DefenceJonathan Nilsson
Commander of the Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air ForceAir Force Marshal Ákat Garisto
Chief Warrant Officer of the Air ForceCommand Chief Warrant Officer A.J. Warren
Insignia
RoundelGSAFColourRoundel.png GSAFLowVisRoundel.png
Fin FlashGristol-serkonosflag2.png GSAFFinFlashLowVis.png
EnsignFlagRGSAFAirForce.png
Aircraft flown
AttackMQ-764 Sentinel
BomberB-202 Albatross
Electronic
warfare
EC-106 Tempest, EC-202 Albatross
FighterF-104 Ghost, F-106 Tempest
HelicopterHH-218 Peregrine, CH-146 Griffon
ReconnaissanceE-401 Ranger, RC-802 Overwatch, RC-301 Clairvoyant, CP-776 Ranger, RQ-411 Ghost
TrainerCT-144 Trainer
TransportC-211 Atlas, C-907 Pelican, C-156 Frigatebird, CC-150 North Star
TankerCC-150 North Star

The Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force (Nordic: Luftforsvarsstyrker lit. 'Air Defence Forces') (Kanienʼkéha: Atëhna’tsí’ks'atahensic lit. 'Those who fly with the Wind Spirit') is the air and space force of Gristol-Serkonos. Its role is to provide the Armed Forces with credible, responsible and effective airpower. As of 2020, the RGSAF consists of 743 operational aircraft, operated by 32,831 active personnel and 9,000 reserve personnel. The Air Force is further supported by 2,800 civilian personnel. Air Force Marshal Ákat Garisto is the current commander of the Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force as well as the Chief of the Air Force Staff.

The RGSAF was formed in 1920 as the Gristo-Serkonan Army Air Force Command, the air force component of the Gristo-Serkonan Army. In 1924, it operated the aircraft stationed in Royal Gristo-Serkonan Navy ships. The Air Force will not become its own command until 1993 when reorganization of the Armed Forces occurred. The Naval and Army Commands were transferred to their branches becoming the Naval Aviation Group and the Army Aviation Group respectively. The remaining air units were consolidated under the Air Force Command name. Air Force Command would later by renamed the Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force in 2019.

Organization

1st Air Division

The 1st Air Division is the operational-level command and control formation of the RGSAF. Its area of responsibility is the Air Defence Region of the League of Serkonos. It operates six air wings named 1 to 6 Air Wing.

Patch Name Headquarters Units
1st Air Division RGSFB Air Base Skahnéhtati
(Kanehsatà:ke)
Headquarters, 1st Air Division
  • 1 Air Wing (RGSFB Air Base Canajorha)
    • 130th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-106 Tempest)
    • 147th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-104 Ghost)
    • 440th Tactical Helicopter Squadron (CH-146 Griffon)
    • 672nd Airborne Air Control Squadron (E-401 Sentry)
  • 2 Air Wing (RGSFB Air Base Saratoga)
    • 121st Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-113 Gyrfalcon II)
    • 148th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-104 Ghost)
    • 440th Tactical Helicopter Squadron (CH-146 Griffon)
  • 3 Air Wing (RGSFB Air Base Schanatissa)
    • 131th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-106 Tempest)
    • 441st Tactical Helicopter Squadron (CH-146 Griffon)
    • 501st Electronic Combat Squadron (EC-106 Tempest)
  • 4 Air Wing (RGSFB Air Base Osquage)
    • 132th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-106 Tempest)
    • 200th Aviation Reconnaissance Squadron (RC-802 Overwatch)
    • 442nd Special Operations and CSAR Squadron (HH-218 Peregrine)
  • 5 Air Wing (RGSAFB Sohanidisse)
    • 133th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-106 Tempest)
    • 300th Strategic Airlift Squadron (C-156 Frigatebird, CC-150 North Star)
    • 443rd Tactical Helicopter Squadron (HH-218 Peregrine)
  • 6 Air Wing (RGSFB Air Base Tionondogen)
    • 134th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-106 Tempest)
    • 192nd UAV Attack Squadron (MQ-764 Sentinel)
    • 201st Aviation Reconnaissance Squadron (RQ-411 Ghost)
    • 320th Strategic Bomber Group (B-202 Albatross)

2nd Air Division

The 2nd Air Division is the operational-level command and control formation of the RGSAF. Its area of responsibility is the Air Defence Region of the Kingdom of Gristol. It operates six air wings named 7 to 12 Air Wing.

Patch Name Headquarters Units
2nd Air Division RGSFB Air Base Fardal
(Nordeidet)
Headquarters, 2nd Air Division
  • 7 Air Wing (RGSFB Air Base Monstad)
    • 178th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-104 Ghost)
    • 160th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-106 Tempest)
    • 450th Tactical Helicopter Squadron (CH-146 Griffon)
    • 673rd Airborne Air Control Squadron (CP-776 Ranger)
  • 8 Air Wing (RGSFB Air Base Rydland)
    • 122nd Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-113 Gyrfalcon II)
    • 179th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-104 Ghost)
    • 451st Tactical Helicopter Squadron (CH-146 Griffon)
  • 9 Air Wing (RGSFB Air Base Valberg)
    • 161st Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-106 Tempest)
    • 452nd Tactical Helicopter Squadron (CH-146 Griffon)
    • 502nd Electronic Combat Squadron (EC-106 Tempest)
  • 10 Air Wing (RGSFB Air Base Sela)
    • 162th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-106 Tempest)
    • 201st Aviation Reconnaissance Squadron (RC-301 Wanderer)
    • 453rd Special Operations and CSAR Squadron (HH-218 Peregrine)
  • 11 Air Wing (RGSFB Air Base Verwolde)
    • 163th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-106 Tempest)
    • 301st Strategic Airlift Squadron (C-211 Atlas, C-907 Pelican)
    • 454th Special Operations and CSAR Squadron (HH-218 Peregrine)
  • 12 Air Wing (RGSFB Air Base Lyone)
    • 164th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-106 Tempest)
    • 13rd UAV Attack Squadron (MQ-764 Sentinel)
    • 220th Aviation Reconnaissance Squadron (RQ-411 Ghost)
    • 310th Strategic Bomber Group (B-202 Albatross)

Air Force CSAR Group

The Air Force Combat Search and Rescue Group is an operational branch of the Air Force responsible with recovery and medical treatment of personnel in humanitarian and combat environment. They also participate in supporting SARA and Joint Space Agency missions and have been used to recover JSA astronauts after water landings. They are also attached to Directorate of Special Forces units from all branches to conduct other operations as appropriate.

Equipment

The Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force utilizes sophisticated equipment from both domestic arms manufacturers such as Morgenroete Aerospace. The Air Force also utilizes equipment produced by international manufacturers such as Arthuristan Dynamics, United Fighters Consortium, and Aigios Defence. Gristol-Serkonos currently fields 520 aircraft of various classes and 180 helicopters.

Munitions

Name Image Origin Type Caliber/Weight Description and Variants
Air to Air Missiles
AIM-110 BVRAAM Aim 120 amraam missile 20040710 145603 1.4.jpg Beyond visual range anti-air missile 152 kg
AIM-112 SRAAM Aim9 sajdvajnder.jpg Short range anti-air missile 85.3 kg
Air to Ground Missiles
AGM-40 CASAG File:GTW152 GS.png Close air support, air to ground missile 210 kg
AGM-45 CM File:GTW152 GS.png Air-launched cruise missile 1,021 kg
AGM-80 ARM File:GTW152 GS.png Anti-radiation missile 355 kg
UGM-70 FGM File:GTW152 GS.png Folding-fin ground attack rocket 10 kg Mounted on a 19 tube disposable launcher.
Bombs
PGG-30 File:GTW152 GS.png Precision-guided glide bomb 110 kg
DAM-45 File:GTW152 GS.png Direct-Attack Munition, Precision Guided Munition 450 kg

Aircraft

Name Image Origin Role Number in Service Details
Fighter Aircraft
Morgenroete F-104 Ghost F104ghost.png Multinational Stealth Air Superiority Fighter 72 Total
FGR.11: 25
FGR.12: 44
FGR.X: 3
FGR.11: First production F-104s, to be upgraded to FGR.12.
FGR.12: Upgrade block to resolve deteriorating radiation absorbing paint on the nose cone, improved avionics and electronic countermeasures. Remaining FGR.11 inventory to transition to FGR.12 upgrade block by 2025 as part of the Frontline Aircraft Upgrade Program.
FGR.X: Development prototypes of the F-104 serving as test platforms for new upgrades to the current inventory.
UFC F-106 Tempest Tempest 14.png Multinational Multirole Fighter 180 FGR.3: Newest upgrade block for the Tempest.
Bomber
Gladeus B-202 Albatross B202albatross.png  Velikoslavia Strategic Bomber 40 Total
EC-202 (Gu-24CEW): 10
B-202G (Gu-24C): 30
EC-202: Electronic warfare variant
B-202G: Drastically updated and improved base model introduced in 1995 with additional improvements to the engines and avionics.
Intelligence and electronic warfare
Morgenroete E-401 Ranger B737 AEW&C Wedgetail (cropped).PNG  Gristol-Serkonos Airborne early warning and control 5
Morgenroete RC-802 Overwatch Ct142-142803.jpg  Gristol-Serkonos Maritime patrol aircraft 9
Morgenroete RC-301 Clairvoyant RAF100 Flypast -13 ‘GOOSE’ formation. 10-7-2018 (43920147152).jpg  Gristol-Serkonos Reconnaissance aircraft 9
Morgenroete CP-776 Ranger R99 - RIAT 2007 (2370466415).jpg  Gristol-Serkonos ISR aircraft 10
UFC EC-106 Tempest Tempest 14.png Multinational Electronic Warfare
SEAD
40 Two-seat variant of the Tempest designed for electronic warfare and suppression of enemy air defences.
Air Mobility
Anchelli C-211 Atlas 155th Airlift Squadron - Lockheed C-5 Galaxy.jpg  Belfras Transport 1
Anchelli C-907 Pelican 20190206 C-17 Globemaster Kadena AB-4.jpg  Belfras Transport 5
Morgenroete C-156 Frigatebird Embraer KC-390, Paris Air Show 2019, Le Bourget (SIAE0824).jpg  Gristol-Serkonos Transport 2
Morgenroete CC-150 North Star Canadian Air force CC-150 (A310-304) 15005 (6781217921).jpg  Gristol-Serkonos Aerial refueling and transport 7 Total
CC-150/AR 4
CC-150/T 3
AR: Aerial refueling/strategic airlifters
T: Transport variant, 1 VIP transport, 2 strategic airlifters
Continental Pegasus Lockheed C-130J Hercules United Kingdom - Air Force, EHLW Leeuwarden, Netherlands PP1150487955.jpg  Belfras Transport 8
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
TI RQ-411 Ghost 13th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-9 Global Hawk.jpg  Belfras Reconnaisance UAV 60
TI MQ-764 Sentinel MQ-9 Reaper in flight (2007).jpg  Belfras Unmanned combat aerial vehicle 60
Training
Morgenroete CT-144 Trainer M346 - RIAT 2009 (3834484695).jpg  Gristol-Serkonos Jet trainer 15
Helicopters
Clios HH-218 Peregrine HH60 Pave Hawk - American Air Day Duxford (7125012961).jpg  Belfras Combat Search and Rescue Helicopter 120 HAR.4 variant
Morgenroete CH-146 Griffon CH-146 Griffon Helicopter.jpg  Gristol-Serkonos Utility 60
Aircraft not in active service
Aigios F-105 Ifrit F-18's are refueled in Afghanistan.jpg  Belfras Multirole Fighter 180 Total
FGR.3/A: 10 (active), 110 (reserve)
FGR.3/B: 10 (active), 50 (reserve)
Withdrawn from active service, majority of aircraft expected to enter scrapping or sold to foreign countries. 90 units are domestically manufactured by Morgenroete Aerospace.
FGR.3/A: Single-seat variant
FGR.3/B: Two-seat variant designed for extended duration strike missions.
Morgenroete F-103 Ótkon DSC 6934 - Canadian Pride.jpg  Gristol-Serkonos Interceptor 190 Total
FGR.1: 100
FGR.2: 90
Retired from active service.

Rank Structure

The highest attainable rank in the Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force during peacetime is the Air Marshal (OF-8) as the Air Chief Marshal is only attained during wartime. The Air Force Marshal (OF-10) rank can only be given to the officer by Parliament if they are appointed as Commander of the Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force and Chief of the Air Force Staff.

Officers

Branch
CODE
OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1 OF-D
Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force RGSAF OF-10b.png RGSAF OF-10.png RGSAF OF-9.png Canadian RCAF OF-9.svg RGSAF OF-8.png Canadian RCAF OF-8.svg RGSAF OF-7.png Canadian RCAF OF-7.svg RGSAF OF-6.png Canadian RCAF OF-6.svg Canadian RCAF OF-5.svg Canadian RCAF OF-3.svg Canadian RCAF OF-2.svg Canadian RCAF OF-1b.svg Canadian RCAF OF-1a.svg Canadian RCAF OF (D).svg
Air Force Marshal
Enskat oròn:ia
(Chief of the Air Force)
Air Chief Marshal
Tékeni oròn:ia
Air Marshal
Áhsen oròn:ia
Air Vice Marshal
Kayéri oròn:ia
Air Commodore
Wísk oròn:ia
Colonel
Yà:yak oròn:ia
Lieutenant-Colonel
Tsyá:tak oròn:ia
Major
Sha'té:kon oròn:ia
Captain
Tyóhton oròn:ia
Pilot Officer
Oyéri oròn:ia
Officer Cadet
Eks oròn:ia

Non-commissioned

Branch
CODE
OR-9 OR-8 OR-7 OR-6 OR-5 OR-4 OR-3 OR-2 OR-1
Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force RGSAF OR9.png RGSAF OR8.png RGSAF OR7.png RGSAF OR6.png RGSAF OR5.png RGSAF OR4.png RGSAF OR3.png RGSAF OR2.png NO INSIGNIA
Command Chief Warrant Officer Senior Appointment Chief Warrant Officer Master Warrant Officer Warrant Officer Staff Sergeant Sergeant Corporal Aviator (Trained) Aviator (Basic)