The Imperial Air Force (IAF) is the air force of the Holy Empire of Jinavia. Formed on 1913, the IAF has taken a significant role in Jinavian military. The IAF operates 10,462 manned aircraft in service; approximately 450 unmanned combat air vehicles and 4,000 air-launched cruise missiles. The IAF has 1,102,620 personnel on active duty. In addition, the IAF employs 83,471 civilian personnel, and has over 60,000 auxiliary members in the Volounteer Air Patrol. The Department of the Air Force is headed by the civilian Deputy Minister of the Air Force who oversees all administrative and policy affairs. The Department of the Air Force is a division of the Ministry of War. The highest ranking military officer in the Air Force is the Chief of Staff of the Air Force.