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* The '''Sixth Naval Lord''' is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Navy's training and education. The Sixth Naval Lord reports to the Third Lord of the Admiralty and the First Naval Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Training (BuTrain). The current Sixth Naval Lord is Admiral Nóirín Ní Scolaí.
* The '''Sixth Naval Lord''' is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Navy's training and education. The Sixth Naval Lord reports to the Third Lord of the Admiralty and the First Naval Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Training (BuTrain). The current Sixth Naval Lord is Admiral Nóirín Ní Scolaí.
* The '''Seventh Naval Lord''' is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Navy's health and medical treatment. The Seventh Naval Lord reports to the Third Lord of the Admiralty and the First Naval Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Medicine (BuMed). The current Seventh Naval Lord is Admiral Seán Ó Tarpaigh.
* The '''Seventh Naval Lord''' is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Navy's health and medical treatment. The Seventh Naval Lord reports to the Third Lord of the Admiralty and the First Naval Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Medicine (BuMed). The current Seventh Naval Lord is Admiral Seán Ó Tarpaigh.
== Rank Structure ==
=== Flag Officers ===
* F-6: First Naval Lord
* F-5: Naval Lord/Lord Admiral
* F-4: Fleet Admiral
* F-3: Vice Admiral
* F-2: Admiral
* F-1: Commodore
=== Line Officers ===
* O-7: Captain; Senior Grade
* O-6: Captain; Junior Grade
* O-5: Commander
* O-4: Lieutenant Commander
* O-3: Lieutenant
* O-2: Lieutenant; Junior Grade
* O-1: Ensign
* O-0: Midshipman
=== Warrant Officers ===
* W-4: Master Chief Warrant Officer
* W-3: Senior Chief Warrant Officer
* W-2: Chief Warrant Officer
* W-1: Warrant Officer
=== Ratings ===
* R-10: Master Chief Petty Officer
* R-9: Senior Chief Petty Officer
* R-8: Chief Petty Officer
* R-7: Petty Officer First Class
* R-6: Petty Officer Second Class
* R-5: Petty Officer Third Class
* R-4: Able Seaman
* R-3: Seaman First Class
* R-2: Seaman Second Class
* R-1: Seaman Third Class
* R-0: Seaman Recruit
== Installations ==
== Installations ==
=== Naval Bases ===
=== Naval Bases ===
The Royal Ossorian Navy operates eleven naval bases ({{wp|Irish language|Ossorian Gaelic}}: ''Bunáit Chabhlaigh na Banríona''; {{wp|English language|English}}: ''Queen's Naval Base'') in the High Kingdom:
The Royal Ossorian Navy operates eleven naval bases ({{wp|Irish language|Ossorian Gaelic}}: ''Bunáit Chabhlaigh na Banríona''; {{wp|English language|English}}: ''Queen's Naval Base'') in the High Kingdom:
* '''BCB Kinvara''', located near the capital city of [[Kenlis (city)|Kenlis]], is the largest naval base used by the Royal Ossorian Navy and is home to over 75 ships.
* '''BCB Chláir''', located near the capital city of [[Kenlis (city)|Kenlis]], is the largest naval base used by the Royal Ossorian Navy and is home to over 75 ships.
* '''BCB Gabhrán''', located near the city of Gabhrán in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
* '''BCB Gabhrán''', located near the city of Gabhrán in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
* '''BCB Ruán''', located near the city of Ravernet in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
* '''BCB Ruán''', located near the city of Ravernet in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
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* '''BCB Malaig''', located near the city of Malaig in the Kingdom of Lodainn.
* '''BCB Malaig''', located near the city of Malaig in the Kingdom of Lodainn.
* '''BCB Tywyn''', located near the city of Tywyn in the Kingdom of Brecon.
* '''BCB Tywyn''', located near the city of Tywyn in the Kingdom of Brecon.
* '''BCB Sambre''', located near the city of Tylis in the Archduchy of Arzell.
* '''BCB Tylis''', located near the city of Tylis in the Archduchy of Arzell.
* '''BCB Kamouka''', located near the city of Lāhainā in the Hemar Confederacy.
* '''BCB Lāhainā''', located near the city of Lāhainā in the Hemar Confederacy.
* '''BCB Oireadh''', located near the city of Acaill in the Vaddon Castellany.
* '''BCB Oireadh''', located near the city of Oireadh in the Vaddon Castellany.
* '''BCB Rälby''', located near the city of Rälby in the Lordship of Vormsi.
* '''BCB Rälby''', located near the city of Rälby in the Lordship of Vormsi.
* '''BCB Berunes''', located near the city of Akureyri in the Alyksberg Free State.
* '''BCB Berunes''', located near the city of Berunes in the Alyksberg Free State.
=== Submarine Bases ===
=== Submarine Bases ===
The Royal Ossorian Navy operates six submarine bases ({{wp|Irish language|Ossorian Gaelic}}: ''Bunáit Fomhuirí na Banríona''; {{wp|English language|English}}: ''Queen's Submarine Base'') in the High Kingdom:
The Royal Ossorian Navy operates six submarine bases ({{wp|Irish language|Ossorian Gaelic}}: ''Bunáit Fomhuirí na Banríona''; {{wp|English language|English}}: ''Queen's Submarine Base'') in the High Kingdom:
* '''BFB Tyrela''', located near the city of Tyrela in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
* '''BFB Ráithín''', located near the city of Ráithín in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
* '''BFB Áthdara''', located near the city of Áthdara in the Kingdom of Firada.
* '''BFB Áthdara''', located near the city of Áthdara in the Kingdom of Firada.
* '''BFB Míseal''', located near the city of Ráth Bhile in the Kingdom of Rocelyn.
* '''BFB Ràthais''', located near the city of Ràthais in the Kingdom of Rocelyn.
* '''BFB Góilín''', located near the city of Góilín in the Principality of Carmane.
* '''BFB Góilín''', located near the city of Góilín in the Principality of Carmane.
* '''BFB Halawa''', located near the city of Ahaino in the Hemar Confederacy.
* '''BFB Halawa''', located near the city of Halawa in the Hemar Confederacy.
* '''BFB Rimella''', located near the city of Mauren in the Archduchy of Arzell.
* '''BFB Rimella''', located near the city of Rimella in the Archduchy of Arzell.
=== Naval Stations ===
=== Naval Stations ===
The Royal Ossorian Navy operates several naval stations ({{wp|Irish language|Ossorian Gaelic}}: ''Stáisiún Cabhlaigh na Banríona''; {{wp|English language|English}}: ''Queen's Naval Station'') in various foreign countries:
The Royal Ossorian Navy jointly operates several overseas stations ({{wp|Irish language|Ossorian Gaelic}}: ''Comhstáisiún Oibríochtaí na Banríona''; {{wp|English language|English}}: ''Queen's Joint Operations Station'') in various foreign countries:
* '''SCB Awamangu''', located near the city of Bergholmen in the Kingdom of West Aotearoa.
* '''COB Awamangu''', located near the city of Awamangu in the Kingdom of West Aotearoa.
* '''SCB Brownsburg''', located near the city of Brownsburg in Allamunnika.
* '''COB Brownsburg''', located near the city of Brownsburg in Allamunnika.
* '''SCB Eltykan''', located near the city of Eltykan in the [[Gylias|Republic of Gylias]].
* '''COB Eltykan''', located near the city of Eltykan in the [[Gylias|Republic of Gylias]].
* '''SCB Svartö''', located near the city of Svartö in the Kingdom of Nordkrusen.
* '''COB Svartö''', located near the city of Svartö in the Kingdom of Nordkrusen.
* '''SCB Vanersdal''', located near the city of Vanersdal in the [[Delkora|Kingdom of Delkora]].
* '''COB Vanersdal''', located near the city of Vanersdal in the [[Delkora|Kingdom of Delkora]].
* '''SCB Ras al-Zib''', located in the [[Mansuriyyah|Islamic Republic of Mansuriyyah]].
* '''COB Ras al-Zib''', located in the [[Mansuriyyah|Islamic Republic of Mansuriyyah]].
=== Academies ===
=== Academies ===
* '''Royal Naval Academy Ardoileán''', located on the island of Ardoileán in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
* '''Royal Naval Academy Ardoileán''', located on the island of Ardoileán in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
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== Standing Formations ==
== Standing Formations ==
=== Fleets ===
=== Fleets ===
* '''[[Ossorian Home Fleet|Home Fleet]]''' (HMFLT) - responsible for all Navy vessels in home waters
* '''[[Ossorian Home Fleet|Home Fleet]]''' (HMFLT) - responsible for all vessels in home waters
* '''[[Ossorian Second Fleet|2nd Fleet]]''' (2FLT) - homeported at BCB Casla
* '''[[Ossorian Second Fleet|2nd Fleet]]''' (2FLT) - homeported at BCB Casla
* '''[[Ossorian Third Fleet|3rd Fleet]]''' (3FLT) - homeported at BCB Kinvara
* '''[[Ossorian Third Fleet|3rd Fleet]]''' (3FLT) - homeported at BCB Kinvara
* '''[[Ossorian Fourth Fleet|4th Fleet]]''' (4FLT) - homeported at BCB Kinvara
* '''[[Ossorian Fifth Fleet|5th Fleet]]''' (5FLT) - homeported at BCB Kamouka
* '''[[Ossorian Fifth Fleet|5th Fleet]]''' (5FLT) - homeported at BCB Kamouka
* '''[[Ossorian Sixth Fleet|6th Fleet]]''' (6FLT) - homeported at BCB Kamouka
* '''[[Ossorian Seventh Fleet|7th Fleet]]''' (7FLT) - homeported at BCB Oireadh
* '''[[Ossorian Seventh Fleet|7th Fleet]]''' (7FLT) - homeported at BCB Oireadh
* '''[[Ossorian Eighth Fleet|8th Fleet]]''' (8FLT) - homeported at BCB Kinvara
* '''[[Ossorian Eighth Fleet|8th Fleet]]''' (8FLT) - homeported at BCB Kinvara
* '''[[Ossorian Ninth Fleet|9th Fleet]]''' (9FLT) - homeported at BCB Kinvara
* '''[[Ossorian Ninth Fleet|9th Fleet]]''' (9FLT) - homeported at BCB Kinvara
=== Task Forces ===
=== Task Forces ===
 
* Task Force 13 (TF13)
* Task Force 16 (TF16)
* Task Force 18 (TF18)
* Task Force 21 (TF21)
* Task Force 27 (TF27)
* Task Force 32 (TF32)
* Task Force 35 (TF35)
* Task Force 39 (TF39)
== Equipment ==
== Equipment ==
=== Ships ===
=== Ships ===

Revision as of 17:42, 23 July 2020

The Royal Ossorian Navy
Cabhlach Ríoga na Osraí
Active1483 - present
Country Ossoria
BranchNavy
TypeBlue-water navy
RoleNaval warfare
Aerial warfare
Amphibious warfare
SizeActive: 493,000
Reserve: 117,000
Part ofOssorian Armed Forces
HeadquartersKenlis, Ossoria
Nickname(s)Royal Navy
Senior Service
Motto(s)Invicta
Unconquered
Colors  Navy blue
MarchHeart of Oak
Fleet343 combatant ships
89 auxiliary ships
Commanders
High QueenTara Ní Sionán
First Lord of the AdmiraltyAerona Ní Gualraic
First Naval LordKiera Ní Beirne

The Royal Ossorian Navy is the naval arm of the High Kingdom’s armed forces. It is managed and administered by the Admiralty, but ultimately answers to the Monarchy. The Navy is traditionally regarded as the senior service arm.

History

The Admiralty

The Lords of the Admiralty

  • The First Lord of the Admiralty is the civilian head of the Royal Ossorian Navy and holds a ministerial seat on the Privy Council. The First Lord is the most senior of the Lords of the Admiralty, and thus the highest authority within the Royal Ossorian Navy. They are responsible for the direction, control, and administration of naval policy. The current First Lord is Aerona Ní Gualraic.
  • The Second Lord of the Admiralty is the civilian chief responsible for the Navy's budgetary and fiscal management. The Second Lord is the second-highest ranking Lord of the Admiralty and reports to the First Lord. The current Second Lord is Macsen Ó Laoire.
  • The Third Lord of the Admiralty is the civilian chief responsible for the Navy's health and personnel. The Third Lord is the third-highest ranking Lord of the Admiralty and reports to the First Lord. The current Third Lord is Seán Ó Cualáin.

The Naval Lords

  • The First Naval Lord is the most senior active-duty officer in the Royal Ossorian Navy and holds a seat on the Chiefs of Staff Committee. The First Naval Lord reports to the First Lord of the Admiralty and is responsible for the overall strategic direction, force structure management and deployment of the Navy. The First Naval Lord chairs the Naval Board and the Strategy Board. The current First Naval Lord is Lord Admiral Kiera Ní Beirne.
  • The Second Naval Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Navy's operational and tactical planning. The Second Naval Lord reports to the First Naval Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Planning (BuPlan) and the Office of Naval Intelligence. The current Second Naval Lord is Admiral Niamh Ní Bhaoill.
  • The Third Naval Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Navy's construction and maintenance. The Third Naval Lord reports to the Second Lord of the Admiralty and the First Naval Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Ships (BuShips). The current Third Naval Lord is Admiral Liam Ó Conghaile.
  • The Fourth Naval Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Navy's research and development. The Fourth Naval Lord reports to the Second Lord of the Admiralty and the First Naval Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Weapons (BuWeaps). The current Fourth Naval Lord is Admiral Sorcha Ní Laoire.
  • The Fifth Naval Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Navy's recruitment and manpower. The Fifth Naval Lord reports to the Third Lord of the Admiralty and the First Naval Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Personnel (BuPers). The current Fifth Naval Lord is Admiral Rónán Ó Tuairisg.
  • The Sixth Naval Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Navy's training and education. The Sixth Naval Lord reports to the Third Lord of the Admiralty and the First Naval Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Training (BuTrain). The current Sixth Naval Lord is Admiral Nóirín Ní Scolaí.
  • The Seventh Naval Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Navy's health and medical treatment. The Seventh Naval Lord reports to the Third Lord of the Admiralty and the First Naval Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Medicine (BuMed). The current Seventh Naval Lord is Admiral Seán Ó Tarpaigh.

Rank Structure

Flag Officers

  • F-6: First Naval Lord
  • F-5: Naval Lord/Lord Admiral
  • F-4: Fleet Admiral
  • F-3: Vice Admiral
  • F-2: Admiral
  • F-1: Commodore

Line Officers

  • O-7: Captain; Senior Grade
  • O-6: Captain; Junior Grade
  • O-5: Commander
  • O-4: Lieutenant Commander
  • O-3: Lieutenant
  • O-2: Lieutenant; Junior Grade
  • O-1: Ensign
  • O-0: Midshipman

Warrant Officers

  • W-4: Master Chief Warrant Officer
  • W-3: Senior Chief Warrant Officer
  • W-2: Chief Warrant Officer
  • W-1: Warrant Officer

Ratings

  • R-10: Master Chief Petty Officer
  • R-9: Senior Chief Petty Officer
  • R-8: Chief Petty Officer
  • R-7: Petty Officer First Class
  • R-6: Petty Officer Second Class
  • R-5: Petty Officer Third Class
  • R-4: Able Seaman
  • R-3: Seaman First Class
  • R-2: Seaman Second Class
  • R-1: Seaman Third Class
  • R-0: Seaman Recruit

Installations

Naval Bases

The Royal Ossorian Navy operates eleven naval bases (Ossorian Gaelic: Bunáit Chabhlaigh na Banríona; English: Queen's Naval Base) in the High Kingdom:

  • BCB Chláir, located near the capital city of Kenlis, is the largest naval base used by the Royal Ossorian Navy and is home to over 75 ships.
  • BCB Gabhrán, located near the city of Gabhrán in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • BCB Ruán, located near the city of Ravernet in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • BCB Iúraigh, located near the city of Iúraigh in the Kingdom of Ardliss.
  • BCB Malaig, located near the city of Malaig in the Kingdom of Lodainn.
  • BCB Tywyn, located near the city of Tywyn in the Kingdom of Brecon.
  • BCB Tylis, located near the city of Tylis in the Archduchy of Arzell.
  • BCB Lāhainā, located near the city of Lāhainā in the Hemar Confederacy.
  • BCB Oireadh, located near the city of Oireadh in the Vaddon Castellany.
  • BCB Rälby, located near the city of Rälby in the Lordship of Vormsi.
  • BCB Berunes, located near the city of Berunes in the Alyksberg Free State.

Submarine Bases

The Royal Ossorian Navy operates six submarine bases (Ossorian Gaelic: Bunáit Fomhuirí na Banríona; English: Queen's Submarine Base) in the High Kingdom:

  • BFB Ráithín, located near the city of Ráithín in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • BFB Áthdara, located near the city of Áthdara in the Kingdom of Firada.
  • BFB Ràthais, located near the city of Ràthais in the Kingdom of Rocelyn.
  • BFB Góilín, located near the city of Góilín in the Principality of Carmane.
  • BFB Halawa, located near the city of Halawa in the Hemar Confederacy.
  • BFB Rimella, located near the city of Rimella in the Archduchy of Arzell.

Naval Stations

The Royal Ossorian Navy jointly operates several overseas stations (Ossorian Gaelic: Comhstáisiún Oibríochtaí na Banríona; English: Queen's Joint Operations Station) in various foreign countries:

  • COB Awamangu, located near the city of Awamangu in the Kingdom of West Aotearoa.
  • COB Brownsburg, located near the city of Brownsburg in Allamunnika.
  • COB Eltykan, located near the city of Eltykan in the Republic of Gylias.
  • COB Svartö, located near the city of Svartö in the Kingdom of Nordkrusen.
  • COB Vanersdal, located near the city of Vanersdal in the Kingdom of Delkora.
  • COB Ras al-Zib, located in the Islamic Republic of Mansuriyyah.

Academies

  • Royal Naval Academy Ardoileán, located on the island of Ardoileán in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • Royal Naval War College, located on the island of Ardoileán, shares campus with RNAA.
  • Royal Naval Engineering College, located on the island of Ardoileán, shares campus with RNAA.
  • Royal Submarine College, located on the island of Ardoileán, shares campus with RNAA.

Standing Formations

Fleets

  • Home Fleet (HMFLT) - responsible for all vessels in home waters
  • 2nd Fleet (2FLT) - homeported at BCB Casla
  • 3rd Fleet (3FLT) - homeported at BCB Kinvara
  • 4th Fleet (4FLT) - homeported at BCB Kinvara
  • 5th Fleet (5FLT) - homeported at BCB Kamouka
  • 6th Fleet (6FLT) - homeported at BCB Kamouka
  • 7th Fleet (7FLT) - homeported at BCB Oireadh
  • 8th Fleet (8FLT) - homeported at BCB Kinvara
  • 9th Fleet (9FLT) - homeported at BCB Kinvara

Task Forces

  • Task Force 13 (TF13)
  • Task Force 16 (TF16)
  • Task Force 18 (TF18)
  • Task Force 21 (TF21)
  • Task Force 27 (TF27)
  • Task Force 32 (TF32)
  • Task Force 35 (TF35)
  • Task Force 39 (TF39)

Equipment

Ships

Main article: List of active Royal Ossorian Navy ships

Aircraft

Main article: List of Ossorian military aircraft

Customs and traditions

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