Wing (Formation)

A Wing is a unit of military organisation generally used for Aerospace and Aviation units. It is generally made up of multiple Squadrons. The Clans, ComStar and the Word of Blake do not use the term in their military organisation.

Usage By Faction

Capellan Confederation

A Wing is made up of three Flights, plus a Command Element, for a total of thirty-nine fighters. Reinforced wings also exist, which have an extra Flight, for a total of fifty-one fighters. Above the Wing in Capellan Aerospace Organisation is the Fleet Regiment.

Draconis Combine

A Wing consists of three Companies, for a total of thirty-six fighters. Above the Wing in the DCMS is the Regiment.

Federated Suns

A Wing consists of three Squadrons plus a Command Flight, for a total of twenty fighters. Above the Wing is the Aero Regiment, or, in an RCT, the Aerospace Brigade.

Free Rasalhague Republic

The FRR follows DCMS organisation for their aerospace forces. A Wing consists of three Companies, for a total of thirty-six fighters. Above the Wing is the Regiment.

Free Worlds League

A Wing is made up of three Squadrons, for a total of eighteen fighters. Reinforced wings also exist, which have an additional Squadron, for a total of twenty-four fighters. Above the Wing is the Regiment.

Lyran Alliance

A Wing consists of three Squadrons, for a total of eighteen fighters. Reinforced wings also exist, which have an additional Squadron, for a total of twenty-four fighters. Above the Wing is the Regiment, or, in an RCT, the Aerospace Brigade.

Mercenary

There are a wide range of schemes used, but generally, a Mercenary Wing consists of three Squadrons, sometimes with a Command Element, for a total of eighteen to twenty fighters. Above the Wing is the Regiment.