Outline the main purpose and roles of two contrasting Uniformed Public Services.

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Josh Birchall

Roles and Responsibilities of different Uniformed Public Services

Task 1:

Outline the main purpose and roles of two contrasting Uniformed Public Services.

Royal Air Force

Mission Statement: “The Royal Air Force exists to generate air power to meet the Defence mission”

Legislations:

  • Armed Forces Act 2006 – This act harmonises the arrangements for discipline across all three services so that all personnel are subject to same system wherever in the world they are serving. This increases fairness and efficiency, particular in joint units, and thus support operational effectiveness.

Roles:

  • Defend the UK and its interests
  • Strengthen international peace and stability
  • Be a force for good in the world

Responsibilities:

  • Air defence – A quick reaction alert force of Tornado F3 and Typhoon aircraft is ready at all times to intercept any airborne threat to the United Kingdom, aided by radar and command and control sites and VC10 air to air refuelling tankers.

  • Search and rescue – Also on standby 24/7 are S&R helicopters and mountain rescue teams, ready to rescue those in distress, or to provide aid during domestic emergencies.
  • Ground attack – The Royal air force regiment is the ground fighting force of the Royal air force. The RAF regiment fights on the ground to insure control of the air.

  • Aerial Reconnaissance- On the modern battlefield, information, particularly accurate and timely information, is vital to any force commander. To supply this resource, the RAF operates a variety of aircraft equipped with world-leading reconnaissance systems. As a maritime nation, protection of the sea lanes is also of paramount importance, a role fulfilled by Raytheon Sentinel, MQ-9 Reaper (UAV), Beechcraft Shadow R1 and more.
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  • Transport -The RAF has a commitment to support the British Army and our NATO allies in the field. Transport aircrafts have a number of tasks in this role, largely transport of supplies, equipment and troops to bases. Aside from this major task, the RAF helicopter forces also evacuate casualties, and operate in support of UN peacekeeping forces worldwide.

  • Medical Evacuation- RAF transport evacuates the wounded from the battlefield or from a scene of an accident. This is provided with medical personnel on board given care to the patients while being transported to medical facilities. Primary medical evacuations ...

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