Commander Air Force's mid-rank officers' ranks are modelled on those of the Royal Navy, the term wing commander is used as a rank, and this is the equivalent of a lieutenant colonel in the army or a commander in the navy. The rank of wing commander is above that of squadron leader and below that of group captain. In the former Royal Naval Air Service, which was merged with the Royal Flying Corps to form the Royal Air Force in 1918, the pilots held appointments as well as their normal ranks in the Royal Navy, and they wore insignia appropriate to
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