The Air Commander is responsible for all operational Air Force tasks, and reports to the Chief of Air Force. The Air Commander raises, trains and sustains forces for assignment to operations under the
Chief of Joint Operations (CJOPS). Similar arrangements exist with
Commander Forces Command (
Australian Army) and
Commander Australian Fleet (
Royal Australian Navy). Air Command has undergone a number of changes since its formation in May 1942, both in name and location. The following table lists those Air Force officers who have been appointed to lead the command and its headquarters in its various incarnations.
Note: The official title of each group of commanders is listed immediately after the name of the command. ==References==