Royal Canadian Air Force 加拿大皇家空军
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) (French:Aviation royale canadienne, ARC) is the air force of Canada whose role is to "provide the Canadian Forces with relevant, responsive and effective airpower". The RCAF is one of three environmental commands within the unified Canadian Armed Forces. As of 2013, operating 258 manned aircraft and 9 unmanned aerial vehicles, the Royal Canadian Air Force consists of 14,500 Regular Force and 2,600 Primary Reserve personnel, supported by 2,500 civilians. Lieutenant-General Michael J. Hood, CMMCD, is the current Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force and Chief of the Air Force Staff.