Organisation of Joint Air Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit

Chain of Command
Although a joint tri-service unit, Joint Air Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit (JADTEU) is within a RAF chain of command. The unit is part of the RAF Air Warfare Centre [AWC - based at RAF Waddington] which is part of HQ Air Command [based at RAF High Wycombe]. 

With the majority of aircraft used by JADTEU being owned by the RAF and with the unit being based at RAF Brize Norton, being within this single service chain of command has distinct advantages. 

Within the AWC, JADTEU is grouped in the development area with the AWC Operational Evaluation Units (OEUs) which conduct trials and evaluation of aircraft, associated weapons, ancillary equipment and air doctrine.

Personnel
JADTEU is a truly Joint Service unit with 124 personnel from all 3 Services and the Civil Service.  From within the services a variety of trade disciplines are present covering administrative, technical, logistic and combat areas.

The majority of Civil Service personnel come from the technical grades. However both administrative and industrial grades are also represented.