RAAF Institute of Aviation Medicine

RAAF Institute of Aviation Medicine
Active ?
Country Australia Australia
Branch  Royal Australian Air Force
Role Aviation Medicine
Part of Aerospace Operational Support Group Development and Test Wing
Garrison/HQ RAAF Base Edinburgh
Motto Salus per Scientiam ("Safety through Knowledge")
Commanders
Current
commander
Wing Commander ?

The Royal Australian Air Force Institute of Aviation Medicine (AVMED) ensures the effectiveness and safety of Australina Defence Forces (ADF) air operations by conducting research and training ADF aircrew to understand and manage the physiological challenges of flight. AVMED is currently staffed by a mixture of uniformed (RAAF and Army) and civilian personnel bringing with them diverse skills in aviation medicine, human factors, and life support.

The main functions of AVMED include:[1]

AVMED is located at RAAF Base Edinburgh in Adelaide, South Australia.

See also

References

  1. "Health Service profile" (PDF). Defence Health. Retrieved 15 March 2014.


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