Which unit is described as Sub-unit of group, BASIC UNIT IN THE AF, minimum 35 personnel?

• A. Wing
• B. Group
• C. Squadron
• D. Flight

Answer: (B)

In the air force structure, the smallest self-contained unit that can plan, execute, and sustain a mission with its own staff is the Group. It operates under a Wing and is made up of several Squadrons, each of which contains Flights. The Group has its own command, operations, maintenance, and support elements, giving it the autonomy to carry out assigned missions with a defined manpower level—often around 35 personnel as a practical minimum for essential functions. A Flight is too small to stand alone and is a sub-unit of a Squadron; a Squadron is larger and contains multiple Flights; a Wing is a larger formation that includes multiple Groups. Therefore, the described unit—the basic, stand-alone element with sufficient personnel—is the Group.