"Air bases are the geographical locations from which the Royal Australian Air Force flies, fights and commands air operations. The RAAF's ability to provide the Government with effective air power for Australia's security is dependent on the capability of the force to optimally operate as a system combining its airborne platforms, air power support systems and air bases. This ability to produce and effectively apply air power across the full range of military operations is critically reliant on assured access to secure air bases, in the right locations and with adequate base utilities, essential support personnel and services. This paper looks at the centrality of air basesboth main and expeditionaryto the Air Force being able to generate air power in the pursuit of national security objectives."--Provided by publisher.