Training Group RAF
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Training Group of the Royal Air Force
was the group
that controlled the stations of Personnel and Training Command
.
. Formally, Training Group ceased to exist and No 22 Group was established.http://www.tgda.gov.uk/about_faq.asp#tgda
Prior to 1 April 2006 Training Group held British Government agency status, operating as the Training Group Defence Agency (TGDA). Upon the loss of its agency status, the formation became known simply as Training Group.
who was both Chief of Staff Training and Air Officer Commanding Training Group
. The Air Officer Commanding was responsible to his superior commander, the Air Member for Personnel
, who was also Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Personnel & Training Command
.
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Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
was the group
Group (air force unit)
A group is a military aviation unit, a component of military organization and a military formation. Usage of the terms group and wing differ from one country to another, as well as different branches of a defence force, in some cases...
that controlled the stations of Personnel and Training Command
RAF Personnel and Training Command
Personnel and Training Command was one of two commands of the Royal Air Force that were merged to form Air Command on 1 April 2007.- Formation :...
.
History
It was formed on 1 April 1994 from the AOC Training Units with Personnel and Training Command its controlling formation. On 30 October 2006, Training Group was renamed as Number 22 (Training) GroupNo. 22 Group RAF
Number 22 Group is one of only three groups currently active in the Royal Air Force, falling under the responsibility of Deputy Commander-in-Chief in Air Command. Its current full title is Number 22 Group and it is responsible for RAF training policy and controlling the Royal Air Force College...
. Formally, Training Group ceased to exist and No 22 Group was established.http://www.tgda.gov.uk/about_faq.asp#tgda
Prior to 1 April 2006 Training Group held British Government agency status, operating as the Training Group Defence Agency (TGDA). Upon the loss of its agency status, the formation became known simply as Training Group.
Responsibility
The Group had seven areas of responsibility:- RAF College Cranwell and Directorate of Recruiting
- Directorate of Flying Training (DFT)
- Directorate of Joint Technical Training (DJTT)
- Air CadetsAir Cadet OrganisationThe Air Cadet Organisation is the collective name for the UK cadet forces sponsored by the Royal Air Force. The organisation is subordinate to No. 22 Group RAF, with a serving RAF officer as Commandant Air Cadets. The current Commandant is Air Commodore Barbara Cooper CBE...
(ACO) - Core HQ
- Defence College of Aeronautical EngineeringDefence College of Aeronautical EngineeringThe Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering provides training for aircraft engineering officers and tradesmen across the three British armed forces.-History:...
(DCAE) - Defence College of Communications and Information SystemsDefence College of Communications and Information SystemsThe Defence College of Communications and Information Systems was formed on 1 April 2004 as one of 6 United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Training Establishments introduced to deliver coherent and cost effective training across defence...
(DCCIS)
Air Officer Commanding
Training Group's last Air Officer Commanding was Air Vice-Marshal John PonsonbyJohn Ponsonby (RAF)
Air Vice Marshal John Maurice Maynard Ponsonby OBE, RAF was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force. He is now a senior executive.-British Army:...
who was both Chief of Staff Training and Air Officer Commanding Training Group
Air Officer Commanding Training Group
Air Officer Commanding Training Group was the appointment held by the Royal Air Force Officer responsible for the Royal Air Force Training Group...
. The Air Officer Commanding was responsible to his superior commander, the Air Member for Personnel
Air Member for Personnel
The Air Member for Personnel is the senior Royal Air Force officer who is responsible for personnel matters and is a member of the Air Force Board...
, who was also Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Personnel & Training Command
RAF Personnel and Training Command
Personnel and Training Command was one of two commands of the Royal Air Force that were merged to form Air Command on 1 April 2007.- Formation :...
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Commanders
- 1992 Air Vice-MarshalAir Vice-MarshalAir vice-marshal is a two-star air-officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force. The rank is also used by the air forces of many countries which have historical British influence and it is sometimes used as the English translation of an equivalent rank in...
C C C CovilleChristopher CovilleAir Marshal Sir Christopher Charles Cotton Coville KCB BA FCIPD FRAeS RAF is a retired senior Royal Air Force commander.-RAF career:... - 1994 Air CommodoreAir CommodoreAir commodore is an air-officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force...
A A Nicholson (Acting) - 8 January 1997 Air Vice-Marshal A J Stables
- 17 November 1999 Air Vice-Marshal I S Corbitt
- 4 April 2002 Air Vice-Marshal G A Miller
- 2003 Air Vice-Marshal D A WalkerDavid Allan WalkerAir Marshal Sir David Allan Walker, KCVO OBE is a former senior RAF officer and current Master of the Household of the Royal Household.-Career:...
- 4 January 2005 Air Vice-Marshal John M M PonsonbyJohn Ponsonby (RAF)Air Vice Marshal John Maurice Maynard Ponsonby OBE, RAF was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force. He is now a senior executive.-British Army:...
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