What are the roles of the Royal Air Force?
To understand the roles and responsibilities of the RAF, we must first look at the Defence Mission. It says: The purpose of the Ministry of Defence, and the Armed Forces, is to: • defend the United Kingdom, and Overseas Territories, our people and interests; • act as a force for good by strengthening international peace and security. To achieve this, we: • make a vital contribution to Britain’s security policy and its promotion at home and abroad; • direct and provide a defence effort that meets the needs of the present, prepares for the future and insures against the unpredictable; • generate modern, battle-winning forces and other defence capabilities to help: • prevent conflicts and build stability; • resolve crises and respond to emergencies; • protect and further UK interests; • meet our commitments and responsibilities; • work with Allies and partners to strengthen international security relationships. From this, the key roles of the RAF can be split into two main areas: • Offens
