Imperial Republican Air Force

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Imperial Republican Air Force
Active 1939–present
Country  Vazandia
Allegiance High Chancellor of Vazandia
Type Air Force
Role Air warfare
Part of Imperial Republican Armed Forces
Colors Black, Blue, White
Anniversaries July 7 1895 (Republic Day)
Equipment Equipment of the Imperial Republican Armed Forces
Commanders
Commander in-chief Albert Schmidt
Minister of Defense Lucek Lisowski
Chief of Air Force Staff Luftmarschall Markus Keller


Mission[edit]

History[edit]

Personnel[edit]

Organisation[edit]

Air Commands[edit]

Air Force High Command (Oberkommando der Luftwaffe) (OKH):

Army Commands Current Commander Location of Headquarters
Air Force Tactical Command (Taktisches Kommando der Luftwaffe) (TKL) General Heinrich Kistler Fort TBD, TBD
Air Force Strategic Command (Strategisches Kommando der Luftwaffe) (SKL) General Caspar Stassen Fort TBD, TBD
Air Force Transportation Command (Verkehr Kommando der Luftwaffe) (VKL) General Laurens Waldstein Fort TBD, TBD
Air Force Training Command (Ausbildungskommando der Luftwaffe) (AKL) General Emilie Lehmann Fort TBD, TBD
Air Force Materials Command (Materialienkommando der Luftwaffe) (MKL) General Magdalene Eugster Fort TBD, TBD

Within each command exist separate Departments correlated to various aspects of the command itself. Each Department is headed by a general officer and varies in actual size in regards to personnel and funding available.

The scope and resources available to Departments can vary widely based on the needs of the Air Force at the time, and the mission put forth by the Chief of Staff.

Air Force Tactical Command[edit]

Air Force Tactical Command is the largest Imperial Republican Air Force Command. It provides tactical air units to theater and regional commanders in support of ground or naval operations. Air superiority, close air support, SEAD, precision strikes, interception, and air reconnaissance are all the responsibilities of Tactical Command.

Air Force Tactical Command Department Current Commander Location of Headquarters
Tactical Vesperia Air Force Generalmajor Jörn Gellner Fort TBD, TBD
Tactical Antigonia Air Force Generalmajor Harald Thomas Fort TBD, TBD
Tactical Auchoi Air Force Generalmajor Hildebrant Drache Fort TBD, TBD
Tactical Aestia Air Force Generalmajor Karlheinz Oppert Fort TBD, TBD
Tactical Amania Air Force Generalmajor Alex Schulhoff Fort TBD, TBD
Air Force Joint Forces Liason Division Generalmajor Edgar Bronner Fort TBD, TBD

Air Force Strategic Command[edit]

Air Force Strategic Command's purpose is the accomplishment of strategic level goals. Strategic bombing and the bomber component of the nuclear triad are the primary tasks inherent to the Command's mission.

Air Force Strategic Command Department Current Commander Location of Headquarters
Strategic Vesperia Air Force Generalmajor Jörn Gellner Fort TBD, TBD
Strategic Antigonia Air Force Generalmajor Harald Thomas Fort TBD, TBD
Strategic Auchoi Air Force Generalmajor Hildebrant Drache Fort TBD, TBD
Strategic Aestia Air Force Generalmajor Karlheinz Oppert Fort TBD, TBD
Strategic Amania Air Force Generalmajor Alex Schulhoff Fort TBD, TBD

Air Force Training Command[edit]

Air Force Training Command is a major command of the Imperial Republican Air Force charged with overseeing training of Air Force troops and the development of operational doctrine. Additionally, virtually all Air Force Officer Schools, training programs, and training methods are managed by Departments within Air Force Training Command.

Air Force Training Command Department Current Commander Location of Headquarters
Air Force Recruiting Department Generalmajor Jens Knirsch Fort TBD, TBD
Air Force War College Department Generalmajor Waldemar Saxer Fort TBD, TBD
Air Force Training Doctrine Department Generalmajor Eckart Pabst Fort TBD, TBD
Air Force Recruit Training Department Generalmajor Alfred Ehrenberg Fort TBD, TBD
Air Force Pilot Training Department Generalmajor Marcel Seizer Fort TBD, TBD

Air Force Materials Command[edit]

Air Force Materials Command Current Commander Location of Headquarters
Air Force Acquisitions Department Generalmajor Robert Brunner Fort TBD, TBD
Air Force Modernization Department Generalmajor Wilfried Gärtner Fort TBD, TBD
Air Force Maintenance Support Department Generalmajor Eleonore Wils Fort TBD, TBD
Air Force Testing and Evaluation Department Generalmajor Peter Volkens Fort TBD, TBD
Air Force International Support Department Generalmajor Bjarne Herbrich Fort TBD, TBD
Air Force Sustainment Department Generalmajor Valentin Stenzel Fort TBD, TBD

Units[edit]

Corps Level Commands[edit]

Corps Level Organization[edit]

The Luftwaffe is divided into Fliekerkorps (Air Corps) which then subdivide into specialized Geschwadere (Wings) of up to 80 aircraft. Under the Geschwader is the Gruppe (Squadron) of up to 20 aircraft, of which each Geschwader has four. Divided further, the Gruppe breaks down into four or less Staffeln (Flight), comprising 5 or less aircraft.

Aircraft[edit]

Ranks and insignia[edit]