The Federal African Air Force (FA-AF) is aerial military branch of the Federal African Armed Forces. It was formed in 1953 by Federated States of Africa, and served in every major conflict waged by the Federal African military forces between 1953 and the present day. With a total force of 163,246 active personnel and 742 aircraft, the FA-AF is one of the largest air forces in the force. Well-trained, well-equipped, and well-funded, the air force is one of the most important organizations of the Federal African security apparatus, and its pull in government affairs is considerably high. The air force is under the command of the Department of Defence, which reports directly to the president of Federated States.