Royal Ossorian Air Force

The Royal Ossorian Air Force
Fórsa Aer Ríoga na Osraí
The Royal Ossorian Air Force; Fórsa Aer Ríoga na Osraí
Active	1918 - present
Country	Ossoria
Branch	Air Force
Role	Aerial warfare
Size	Active: 190,000; Reserve: 50,000
Part of	Ossorian Armed Forces
Headquarters	Kenlis, Ossoria
Nickname(s)	Royal Air Force; Guardians of the Sky
Motto(s)	Airdeall Síoraí; 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 the Air Force, 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 overall legal jurisdiction and administration.

Rank Structure

Flag Officers

F-6: First Air Lord
F-5: Air Lord
F-4: Air Chief Marshal
F-3: Air Vice Marshal
F-2: Air Marshal
F-1: Air Commodore

Line Officers

O-7: Group Captain
O-6: Wing Captain
O-5: Squadron Commander
O-4: Flight Commander
O-3: First Lieutenant
O-2: Second Lieutenant
O-1: Pilot Officer
O-0: Officer Cadet

Warrant Officers

W-4: Master Chief Warrant Officer
W-3: Senior Chief Warrant Officer
W-2: Chief Warrant Officer
W-1: Warrant Officer

Ratings

R-10: Senior Chief Master Sergeant
R-9: Chief Master Sergeant
R-8: Master Sergeant
R-7: Flight Sergeant
R-6: Senior Sergeant
R-5: Sergeant
R-4: Senior Airman
R-3: Airman First Class
R-2: Airman Second Class
R-1: Airman Third Class
R-0: Recruit

Installations

Air Bases

The Royal Ossorian Air Force operates a number of air bases (Ossorian Gaelic: Bunáit Aeir na Banríona; English: Queen's Air Base) in the High Kingdom:

Academies

Independent Formations

Equipment

Fighters

Name	Type	Origin
T-27 Turadh	Light strike fighter Advanced trainer aircraft	Ossoria
T-28 Flichne	Strike fighter	Ossoria
T-29 Anfa	Multirole fighter	Ossoria
T-32 Spéirling	Multirole fighter	Ossoria
T-35 Séideán	Multirole fighter	Ossoria
T-37 Gailtean	Stealth fighter	Ossoria

Bombers

Name	Image	Type	Origin	No. in Service	Notes
B-19 Taibhse		Strategic bomber	Ossoria
B-37 Gailtean		Strike aircraft	Ossoria

Support

Name	Type	Origin	Notes
L-22 Puithín	AEW&C	Acrea	ROAF designation for the EQR-197
L-25 Aithleá	AEW&C	Acrea	ROAF designation for the EQR-219
A/I-20 Fonéal	Aerial refueling tanker Military transport aircraft	Acrea	ROAF designation for the EC-310T
A/I-23 Aitealladh	Aerial refueling tanker Military transport aircraft	Acrea	ROAF designation for the EC-330T MRTT
I-17 Broigheall	Military transport aircraft Electronic-warfare aircraft	Ossoria
I-21 Naoscán	Military transport aircraft	Ossoria
I-26 Feadóg	Military transport aircraft Electronic-warfare aircraft	Ossoria
I-29 Gainéad	Military transport aircraft	Ossoria
I-31 Luatharán	Military transport aircraft	Ossoria