Group captain Group captain Group captain is a senior commissioned rank in many air forces. Group captain has a NATO rank code of OF-5, meaning that it ranks above wing commander, immediately below air commodore and is the equivalent of the naval rank of captain and the rank of colonel in other services. While the rank originated in the British Royal Air Force (RAF), group captain is a rank used by the air forces of many Commonwealth and other countries that have been influenced by British military culture. It is sometimes used as the English translation of an equivalent rank in countries
Royal Australian Air Force Band Tonga and South Korea. The Concert Band is the main musical ensemble of the band. The Big Band is the band's main jazz ensemble. The Brass Quintet is highly part of the Ceremonial Band, composing of members who play brass instruments. The Jazz Group provides great diversity of musical styles based on Australia's jazz culture. Royal Australian Air Force Band The Royal Australian Air Force Band (Air Force Band) is the Royal Australian Air Force's official musical branch. The current commanding officer is Squadron Leader Mark Pentreath, CSM. The director of music is Flight Lieutenant Daniel Phillips. On 16 March