Royal Ossorian Air Force
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| The Royal Ossorian Air Force Fórsa Aer Ríoga na Osraí | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1918 - present |
| Country |  Ossoria |
| Branch | Template:WP |
| Role | Aerial warfare |
| Size | Active: 258,000 Reserve: 60,000 |
| Part of | Ossorian Armed Forces |
| Headquarters | Kenlis, Ossoria |
| Nickname(s) | Royal Air Force Guardians of the Sky |
| Motto(s) | Vigilantia Aeterna Eternal Vigilance |
| Colors | Azure |
| Aircraft | 1,428 Fighters 432 Attack aircraft 78 Bombers 45 AEW&C aircraft 910 Transport aircraft 192 Tanker aircraft 413 Unmanned aircraft |
| Commanders | |
| High Queen | Tara Ní Sionán |
| First Lord of the Air Force | Dallán Ó Móre |
| First Air Lord | Saoirse Ní Thiarnaigh |
The Royal Ossorian Air Force is the primary aerial arm of the High Kingdom’s armed forces. It is managed and administered by the Ministry of Military Affairs, but ultimately answers to the Monarchy. Since its inception, the Air Force has come to be regarded as the second-most important service arm of the Ossorian military.
History
The Air Ministry
The Lords of the Air Force
- The First Lord of the Air Force is the civilian head of the Royal Ossorian Air Force and holds a ministerial seat on the Privy Council. The First Lord is the most senior of the Lords of the Air Fore, and thus the highest authority within the ROAF. They are responsible for the direction, control, and administration of policy within the Air Force. The current First Lord is Dallán Ó Móre.
- The Second Lord of the Air Force is the civilian chief responsible for the Air Force's budgetary and fiscal management. The Second Lord is the second-highest ranking Lord of the Air Force and reports to the First Lord. The current Second Lord is Muire Ní Tuathail.
- The Third Lord of the Air Force is the civilian chief responsible for the Air Force's health and personnel. The Third Lord is the third-highest ranking Lord of the Air Force and reports to the First Lord. The current Third Lord is Tadhg Ó an Cháinte.
The Air Lords
- The First Air Lord is the most senior active-duty officer in the Royal Ossorian Air Force and holds a seat on the Chiefs of Staff Committee. The First Air Lord reports to the First Lord of the Air Force and is responsible for the overall strategic direction, force structure management and deployment of the Air Force. The First Air Lord chairs the Air Board and the Strategy Board. The current First Air Lord is Lord Air Marshal Saoirse Ní Thiarnaigh.
- The Second Air Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Air Force's operational and tactical planning. The Second Air Lord reports to the First Air Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Planning (BuPlan) and the Office of Air Intelligence. The current Second Air Lord is Air Marshal Daniél Ó Líahaiti.
- The Third Air Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Air Force's procurement and maintenance. The Third Air Lord reports to the Second Lord of the Air Force and the First Air Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Aircraft (BuAir). The current Third Air Lord is Air Marshal Siobhán Ní Dhomhnaill.
- The Fourth Air Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Air Force's research and development. The Fourth Air Lord reports to the Second Lord of the Air Force and the First Air Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Weapons (BuWeaps). The current Fourth Air Lord is Air Marshal Aogán Ó Rathaille.
- The Fifth Air Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Air Force's recruitment and manpower. The Fifth Air Lord reports to the Third Lord of the Air Force and the First Air Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Personnel (BuPers). The current Fifth Air Lord is Air Marshal Mór Ní Briain.
- The Sixth Air Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Air Force's training and education. The Sixth Air Lord reports to the Third Lord of the Air Force and the First Air Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Training (BuTrain). The current Sixth Air Lord is Air Marshal Cináed Ó hArtacáin.
- The Seventh Air Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Air Force's health and medical treatment. The Seventh Air Lord reports to the Third Lord of the Air Force and the First Air Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Medicine (BuMed). The current Seventh Air Lord is Air Marshal Flaith Ó Gnímh.
The Defense Commandant
The Commandant of the Defense Force is also granted a seat on the Air Board, as the Royal Ossorian Defense Force falls under the Board's jurisdiction and administration to a degree.
Installations
Air Bases
The Royal Ossorian Air Force operates twenty air bases (Ossorian Gaelic: Bunáit Aeir na Banríona; English: Queen's Air Base) in the High Kingdom: