RAF Honington and its satellite units comprise a multi-discipline Force Protection (FP) capability geographically spread throughout the UK.

Combat Support functions delivered by RAF Honington are organised into fighting wings focussed to deliver integrated FP in support of expeditionary air operations at Deployed Operating Bases (DOBs) and wider defence tasks.

The functionally orientated RAF FP Force Headquarters staff deliver pan-Unit direction and control across J1 to J9 disciplines (see below) to embedded Force Elements (FE) and act as their link to higher formations and agencies.

They also act as the Station interface with higher formations in the development of FP related policy and guidance.

The HQ staff deliver effect at station level and above allowing the wings to focus on the actual delivery of FP combat support within given constraints of time, space and cost.