Air Force Orientation Group (AFOG)

The Air Force Orientation Group (AFOG) was established by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in 1945 to facilitate the orderly repatriation and processing of personnel returning from service in the South West Pacific Area at the end of World War II. Based at Morotai, AFOG’s primary mission was to brief and orientate airmen and airwomen prior to their return to Australia, ensuring administrative, health, and logistical matters were managed efficiently. The group played a crucial role in demobilising thousands of RAAF members and smoothing their transition to post-war life. AFOG was disbanded after completing its mission once the bulk of repatriation activities had concluded.