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}}The '''Meridonian Air Forces''' are the aerial warfare component of the [[Meridon Defense Forces]]. It is composed of 34,619 active duty airmen, and about 10,000 reservists as of 2022. It operates a number of aircraft, making it the number largest airforce in the world.
}}The '''Meridonian Air Forces''' are the aerial warfare component of the [[Meridon Defense Forces]]. It is composed of 34,619 active duty airmen, and about 10,000 reservists as of 2022. It operates a number of aircraft, making it the number largest airforce in the world.


The Meridonian Air Forces were formed in 1922 as the '''Meridonian Flying Corps''', and organized as a special branch subordinate to the Army. Shortly prior to the [[Second Escar-Varunan War]], it was reorganized as the Meridonian Air Forces and properly constituted as a separate branch, being one of the first branches worldwide to do so. It, alongside the [[Meridonian Army|Army]] and [[Meridonian Navy|Navy]], were subordinated to the [[Meridonian Defense Forces]] and the [[Defense Department (Meridon)|Defense Department]] following the conclusion of the war.
The Meridonian Air Forces were formed in 1922 as the '''Meridonian Flying Corps''', and organized as a special branch subordinate to the Army. Shortly prior to the [[Great War (Esvanovia)|Great War]], it was reorganized as the Meridonian Air Forces and properly constituted as a separate branch, being one of the first branches worldwide to do so. It, alongside the [[Meridonian Army|Army]] and [[Meridonian Navy|Navy]], were subordinated to the [[Meridonian Defense Forces]] and the [[Defense Department (Meridon)|Defense Department]] following the conclusion of the war.


The Air Force in the modern day is a fully professional service arm. The Air Forces and the earlier Flying Corps were unique in never enacting conscription, remaining a fully professional force throughout the entirety of its existence. Today, the Air Force is a highly developed and capable aerial force that fields fighter and strike aircraft, a large variety of transport aircraft, surveilliance, reconnaissance, intelligence, control and sustainment aircraft. The Air Forces are administered by the [[Department of the Air Forces (Meridon)|Department of the Air Forces]] as a civilian oversight, however it is commanded by the [[Chief of Air Force Staff (Meridon)|Chief of Air Force Staff]], who holds the rank of Air Commandant and is the seniormost commissioned officer in the Service. The Air Force regularly participates in international activities including training exercises, peacekeeping, and humanitarian aid missions.
The Air Force in the modern day is a fully professional service arm. The Air Forces and the earlier Flying Corps were unique in never enacting conscription, remaining a fully professional force throughout the entirety of its existence. Today, the Air Force is a highly developed and capable aerial force that fields fighter and strike aircraft, a large variety of transport aircraft, surveilliance, reconnaissance, intelligence, control and sustainment aircraft. The Air Forces are administered by the [[Department of the Air Forces (Meridon)|Department of the Air Forces]] as a civilian oversight, however it is commanded by the [[Chief of Air Force Staff (Meridon)|Chief of Air Force Staff]], who holds the rank of Air Commandant and is the seniormost commissioned officer in the Service. The Air Force regularly participates in international activities including training exercises, peacekeeping, and humanitarian aid missions.
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===Structure===
===Structure===
''See also: [[List of active duty Meridonian Air Force squadrons]]''<br>
''See also: [[Structure of the Meridonian Air Forces]]''<br>
Air force units are organized under a number of Force Components, that generally handle all units of similar task and composition. These units are usually assigned or rotated to Air Sectors, which are the highest operational command level observed in the Air Force. Air Sectors are stationary geographic assignments to a certain region- when air forces are assigned to duties abroad, they are generally conducted under purpose-formed Air Task Wings.
 
There are four Air Sectors within the Air Forces- Air Sector West, Air Sector North Central, Air Sector South Central, and Air Sector East. Each are commanded by a Sector Commander, usually an OF#.  Air Sector West covers [[Alexandria]]. Air Sector North Central is responsible for the territories of [[Mahine]], [[Smith Island]], [[Helena]] and [[Kalua]]. Air Sector South Central is responsible for [[Redbird]], [[Ohawe]], [[Silvers]] and the [[Southern Islands]], while Air Sector East is responsible for [[Taikorea]] and the [[Eastern Islands]].
 
'''Headquarters, Air Force'''
 
*Strike Command
*Transportation Command
*Sustainment Support Command
*Reconnaissance Command
*Air Defense Command
*Personnel and Education Command
*Reserve Command
*Force Support Command
<br>
 
*Air Sector West
*Air Sector North Central
*Air Sector South Central
*Air Sector East
 


*Air Forces Special Forces Group (AFSFG)
*Air Forces Special Forces Group (AFSFG)

Latest revision as of 14:07, 7 April 2024

Meridonian Air Forces
MAFFlag.png
Service flag of the Meridonian Air Forces
Active10 July 1931 - present
Country Meridon
TypeAir force
RoleAir warfare
Airlift
Intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance
Size34,619
Part of Meridon Defense Forces
Ceremonial GarrisonMAB Constance, Cordelia
Motto(s)Always Above
Colors  Aerial Blue,   Solar Gold
MarchTBD
EngagementsSecond Escar-Varunan War
Commanders
Commander-in-ChiefYui Townley
Defense SecretaryJason Merritt
Air Forces SecretaryThomas Standley
Chief of Defense StaffADM Benjamin Collins
Chief of Air Forces StaffACDT Matthew Rodney
Vice Chief of Air Forces StaffAVCd Joseph Tataio
Warrant Officer of the Air ForcesWOC1 Tony Ribaldo
Insignia
Service badgeAFROUNDEL.png
Aircraft roundelMAFRoundel.png
Alternate low-vis roundelMAFRoundel lowvis.png

The Meridonian Air Forces are the aerial warfare component of the Meridon Defense Forces. It is composed of 34,619 active duty airmen, and about 10,000 reservists as of 2022. It operates a number of aircraft, making it the number largest airforce in the world.

The Meridonian Air Forces were formed in 1922 as the Meridonian Flying Corps, and organized as a special branch subordinate to the Army. Shortly prior to the Great War, it was reorganized as the Meridonian Air Forces and properly constituted as a separate branch, being one of the first branches worldwide to do so. It, alongside the Army and Navy, were subordinated to the Meridonian Defense Forces and the Defense Department following the conclusion of the war.

The Air Force in the modern day is a fully professional service arm. The Air Forces and the earlier Flying Corps were unique in never enacting conscription, remaining a fully professional force throughout the entirety of its existence. Today, the Air Force is a highly developed and capable aerial force that fields fighter and strike aircraft, a large variety of transport aircraft, surveilliance, reconnaissance, intelligence, control and sustainment aircraft. The Air Forces are administered by the Department of the Air Forces as a civilian oversight, however it is commanded by the Chief of Air Force Staff, who holds the rank of Air Commandant and is the seniormost commissioned officer in the Service. The Air Force regularly participates in international activities including training exercises, peacekeeping, and humanitarian aid missions.

History

Early Iterations

Formation

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2nd Escar-Varunan War

Post-war

Modern day

Organization

The Air Forces consist of two components- Regular and Reserve. Regular formations compose the active-duty formations of the Navy and comprise the majority of its strength. Reserve formations consist of both part time sailors and lower readiness formations and units that are generally relegated to defense support activities on an as-needed basis. Reserve airmen, at a minimum, conduct training two days per month with their formation, and will conduct additional training as is required by their profession

The Air Forces are headed by the Chief of Air Force Staff, the highest-ranking commissioned officer in the Navy, who sits on the Defense General Staff as its seniormost representative. The COAFS reports to the Air Forces Secretary, who reports to the Defense Secretary, who primarily advises the President of Meridon on all defense matters and is responsible for implementing civilian policy into the Navy.

Structure

See also: Structure of the Meridonian Air Forces

Special operations forces

See also:Special Operations Forces Command

Special warfare forces are organized under the Air Forces Special Forces Group (AFSFG), which regularly interoperates and reports to Special Operations Forces Command (SOFCOM). NSFG consists of a number of tenant special forces unit.

Equipment

See also:Modern equipment of the Meridonian Air Forces

Uniforms

  • Airmen from MAB Colina dressed in MDCU pattern GPWU uniforms performing administrative duties.

    Airmen from MAB Colina dressed in MDCU pattern GPWU uniforms performing administrative duties.

  • A MAF Colonel in Class II summer dress uniform.

    A MAF Colonel in Class II summer dress uniform.

  • Personnel from MAB Suiset Ridge marching in Class II uniforms.

    Personnel from MAB Suiset Ridge marching in Class II uniforms.

  • Two officers in Class I full dress uniforms collecting for charity in Cordelia.

    Two officers in Class I full dress uniforms collecting for charity in Cordelia.

  • An aircraftwoman in flight crew uniform gives instruction to VIP guests.

    An aircraftwoman in flight crew uniform gives instruction to VIP guests.

  • Two pilots in flight gear after the completion of a mission.

    Two pilots in flight gear after the completion of a mission.

Personnel

See also:Military ranks of the Meridon Defense Forces#Meridonian Air Forces

Commissioned officers

DD Pay Grade OF11 OF10 OF9 OF8 OF7 OF6 OF5 OF4 OF3 OF2 OF1 OFC

Air Forces 		MAF AM.png MAF ACDT.png MAF AVCD.png MAF ALCD.png MAF ACDR.png MAF COL.png MAF LCOL.png MAF MAJ.png MAF CPT.png MAF LTN.png MAF 2LT.png Various
Rank title Air Marshal Air Commandant Air Vice Commandant Air Lieutenant Commandant Air Commodore Colonel Lieutenant Colonel Major Captain Lieutenant Second Lieutenant Various
Abbrevation AM ACdt AVCd ALCd ACdr Col LCol Maj Cpt Ltn 2Lt Various

Other ranks

DD Pay Grade WO1 WO2 WO3 WO4 WO5 OR6 OR5 OR4 OR3 OR2 OR1 Recruit

Air Forces 		MAF WOC1.png MAF WOC2.png MAF SSGT.png MAF MSGT.png MAF FSGT.png MAF TSGT.png MAF SGT.png MAF LAMN.png MAF SAMN.png MAF AMN.png No rank insignia
Rank title Warrant Officer Class 1 Warrant Officer Class 2 Not used Not used Not used Staff Sergeant Master Sergeant Flight Sergeant Technical Sergeant Sergeant Leading Airman Senior Airman Airman Airman Recruit
Abbrevation WOC1 WOC2 SSgt MSgt FSgt TSgt Sgt LAmn SAmn Amn AmRct

Training

See also

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