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Revision as of 04:58, 9 March 2023


Ship organization

Organization of warships

Operational formations

The two established types of operational naval formations in the Meridonian Navy are Carrier Task Groups (CTGs) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARGs). These forces are designated and self-contained combatant forces as opposed to Surface Action Groups, which are normally adhoc and will take ships as needed from standing formations. Carrier Task Groups may vary in size to be smaller or larger than their prescribed units depending on the requirements of a mission. Escorting warships will rotate out of service with a CTG usually after an 18 month to 3 year service with the formation for a low-readiness period. Amphibious Ready Groups do not change in size, although they may be (and regularly are) escorted by other warships. Rarely but occasionally will ships rotate spots from within ARG formations.

Carrier Task Groups

Carrier Task Groups (CTGs) comprise of an aircraft carrier, its embarked airwing, and its escorting warships. By normal doctrine, this will include 1 general purpose (Otapara-class) destroyer, 2 air warfare (Helena-class) destroyers, one frigate (Taga-class), and a nuclear fast attack submarine. This may be reduced or enhanced based off of operational requirements. The aircraft carrier is the only permanently assigned member of the strike group, whose escorts will rotate in on a basis of usually 18 months to 3 years from surface and submarine squadrons. Meridon operates 5 Carrier Task Groups.

Carrier Task Groups
Unit Ship Class Commander Ship Notes Formation Notes
1 Carrier Task Group (1CARTAKGRU) MRS Kohina (R11) Sistine-class aircraft carrier CAPT TBD Flagship
MRS Caster Ridge (D61) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD From 2 SUFRON.
MRS Fort Maris (D61) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD From 4 SUFRON.
MRS Otapara (D30) Otapara-class destroyer CDR TBD From 1 SUFRON.
MRS Savaia (F131) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD From 8 SUFRON.
MRS Kidako (S302) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD From 2 SUBRON.
2 Carrier Task Group (2CARTAKGRU) MRS Sistine (R10) Sistine-class aircraft carrier CAPT TBD Flagship
MRS Tapperoa (D50) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD From 5 SUFRON.
MRS Mahine (D43) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD From 4 SUFRON.
MRS Whitikau (D35) Otapara-class destroyer CDR TBD From 3 SUFRON.
MRS Pesega (F136) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD From 7 SUFRON.
MRS Echidna (S311) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD From 4 SUBRON.
3 Carrier Task Group (3CARTAKGRU) MRS Marin Bay (R13) Sistine-class aircraft carrier CAPT TBD Flagship
MRS Smith Island (D40) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD From 3 SUFRON.
MRS Alexandria (D42) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD From 2 SUFRON.
MRS Kaimai (D31) Otapara-class destroyer CDR TBD From 4 SUFRON.
MRS Nine Nights (F134) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD From 9 SUFRON.
MRS Strophidon (S309) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD From 1 SUBRON.
4 Carrier Task Group (4CARTAKGRU) MRS Kohaku (R12) Sistine-class aircraft carrier CAPT TBD Flagship
MRS Amber Coast (D48) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD From 4 SUFRON.
MRS Matona (D58) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD From 1 SUFRON.
MRS Ohikati (D33) Otapara-class destroyer CDR TBD From 5 SUFRON.
MRS Campiere (F144) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD From 6 SUFRON.
MRS Honeycomb (S303) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD From 4 SUBRON.
5 Carrier Task Group (5CARTAKGRU) MRS Baymark (R14) Sistine-class aircraft carrier CAPT TBD Flagship
MRS Helena (D38) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD From 1 SUFRON.
MRS Taikorea (D41) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD From 3 SUFRON.
MRS Pipiroa (D36) Otapara-class destroyer CDR TBD From 3 SUFRON.
MRS Briston (F140) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD From 6 SUFRON.
MRS Chainray (S306) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD From 2 SUBRON.

Amphibious Ready Groups

Amphibious Ready Groups (ARGs) comprise the maritime sustainment element of Regiment Marines Commando Marine Amphibious Units (MAUs), the expeditionary forces-in-readiness. Amphibious Ready Groups are designed to be able to independently conduct and sustain amphibious operations of any nature unsupported for up to 7 days. Amphibious Ready Groups, while often escorted by warships, do not include them in their integral organization. Amphibious Ready Groups consist of three ships- a landing platform dock (normally of the Argos-class), which serves as the primary transport of infantry and vehicles and as flagship; a landing helicopter dock (of the Maratea-class) which carries the ARG's aviation element; and a landing ship dock (Hemana-class) which carries a large amount of its supplies.

Amphibious Ready Groups
Unit Ship Class Commander Ship Notes Formation Notes
1 Amphibious Ready Group

(1 AMPHREDGRU)

MRS Malin (L26) Argos-class landing platform dock CAPT TBD Flagship
MRS Maratea (L20) Maratea-class landing helicopter dock CAPT TBD
MRS Hemana (L16) Hemana-class landing ship dock CDR TBD
2 Amphibious Ready Group

(2 AMPHREDGRU)

MRS Bremaire (L27) Argos-class landing platform dock CAPT TBD Flagship
MRS Tullamarina (L22) Maratea-class landing helicopter dock CAPT TBD
MRS Saipele (L17) Hemana-class landing ship dock CDR TBD
3 Amphibious Ready Group

(3 AMPHREDGRU)

MRS Argos (L24) Argos-class landing platform dock CAPT TBD Flagship
MRS Otahu (L23) Maratea-class landing helicopter dock CAPT TBD
MRS Matsuura (L19) Hemana-class landing ship dock CDR TBD
4 Amphibious Ready Group

(4 AMPHREDGRU)

MRS Majeure (L25) Argos-class landing platform dock CAPT TBD Flagship
MRS Aranui (L21) Maratea-class landing helicopter dock CAPT TBD
MRS Waimana (L18) Hemana-class landing ship dock CDR TBD

Surface Squadrons

Surface Squadrons (SUFRONs) are normally composed of 4 to 5 guided missile destroyers or frigates. SUFRONs are administrative, logistical and control units, and rarely (if ever) deploy as a full operational unit. Surface squadrons more regularly contribute forces to standing operational groups or ad-hoc groups in the form of surface action groups.

The Navy currently has 9 surface squadrons, 5 consisting of destroyers and 4 consisting of frigates.

Surface Squadrons
Unit Ship Class Commander Ship Notes Formation Notes
1 Surface Squadron (1 SUFRON) MRS Otapara (D30) Otapara-class destroyer CDR TBD Flagship
MRS Anamaru (D37) Otapara-class destroyer CDR TBD
MRS Helena (D38) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD
MRS Redbird (D44) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD
MRS Matona (D58) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD
2 Surface Squadron (2 SUFRON) MRS Rotoma (D34) Otapara-class destroyer CDR TBD Flagship
MRS Kalua (D39) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD
MRS Ohawe (D42) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD
MRS Alexandria (D42) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD
MRS Caster Ridge (D61) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD
3 Surface Squadron (3 SUFRON) MRS Pipiroa (D36) Otapara-class destroyer CDR TBD Flagship
MRS Whitikau (D35) Otapara-class destroyer CDR TBD
MRS Smith Island (D40) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD
MRS Taikorea (D41) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD
MRS Vestia (D56) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD
4 Surface Squadron (4 SUFRON) MRS Kaimai (D31) Otapara-class destroyer CDR TBD Flagship
MRS Mahine (D43) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD
MRS Amber Coast (D48) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD
MRS Fort Maris (D54) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD
5 Surface Squadron (5 SUFRON) MRS Ohikati (D33) Otapara-class destroyer CDR TBD Flagship
MRS Kaihiku (D32) Otapara-class destroyer CDR TBD
MRS Vaiala (D47) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD
MRS Tapperoa (D50) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD
MRS Cape Sauve (D59) Helena-class destroyer CDR TBD
6 Surface Squadron (6 SUFRON) MRS Taga (F128) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD Flagship
MRS Crobay (F138) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD
MRS Briston (F140) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD
MRS Cairurun (F142) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD
MRS Campiere (F144) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD
7 Surface Squadron (7 SUFRON) MRS Pesega (F136) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD Flagship
MRS Loubret (F133) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD
MRS Radenton (F129) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD
MRS Lahaina (F137) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD
MRS Santeo (F146) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD
8 Surface Squadron (8 SUFRON) MRS Sophia (F130) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD Flagship
MRS Savaia (F131) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD
MRS Carterstown (F132) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD
MRS La Pesca (F143) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD
MRS Barranca (F145) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD
9 Surface Squadron (9 SUFRON) MRS Nine Nights (F134) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD Flagship
MRS Mako Bay (F135) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD
MRS Apia (F139) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD
MRS Maieve (F141) Taga-class frigate CDR TBD

Submarine Squadrons

Submarine squadrons are composed of 5 submarines per squadron and are purely an administrative and logistical formation- as such, submarine squadrons do not have flagships and do not conduct operations as an operational unit. The exception to this rule is in 3 Submarine Squadron, which contains the Navy's 4 Barracuda-class guided missile submarines; who have conducted combined operations in the past as part of operational evaluations in their capacity as strategic weapons platforms- however they do not regularly, nor does doctrine call for, their massed employment. The other submarine squadrons are composed of Moray-class nuclear fast attack submarines and Orca-class diesel electric submarines. The former of which normally conduct patrols beyond Meridonian waters, the latter of which generally remain within range of Meridon. Meridon currently maintains 6 submarine squadrons- 3 nuclear-powered, 2 diesel electric and one of nuclear-powered guided missile submarines.

Submarine Squadrons
Unit Ship Class Commander Ship Notes Formation Notes
1 Submarine Squadron (1 SUBRON) MRS Moray (S301) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Barredray (S307) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Strophidon (S309) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Fangtooth (S312) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Yellowedge (S313) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD
2 Submarine Squadron (2 SUBRON) MRS Kidako (S302) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Chainray (S306) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Anarchias (S310) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Greenray (S314) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Mudray (S315) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD
3 Submarine Squadron (3 SUBRON) MRS Barracuda (S400) Barracuda-class submarine CAPT TBD Composed of guided missile submarines.
MRS Sharpfin (S401) Barracuda-class submarine CAPT TBD
MRS Sennet (S402) Barracuda-class submarine CAPT TBD
MRS Blackfin (S403) Barracuda-class submarine CAPT TBD
4 Submarine Squadron (4 SUBRON) MRS Barlip (S303) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Honeycomb (S303) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Dragonray (S305) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Goldentail (S308) Moray-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Echidna (S311) Moray-class submarine cDR TBD
5 Submarine Squadron (5 SUBRON) MRS Orca (S200) Orca-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Baleen (S203) Orca-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Omura (S206) Orca-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Sei (S207) Orca-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Rightwhale (S209) Orca-class submarine CDR TBD
6 Submarine Squadron (6 SUBRON) MRS Beluga (S201) Orca-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Bowhead (S202) Orca-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Spadetooth (S204) Orca-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Minke (S205) Orca-class submarine CDR TBD
MRS Bryde (S208) Orca-class submarine CDR TBD

Auxiliary and non-major warships

Naval Mine Countermeasures Group

The Naval Mine Countermeasures Group is a grouping of 6 minehunters operationally maintained for mine clearance operations. Normally, ships in this formation will operate as detachments where required operationally, and there are provisions for the group to sortie as a whole, though it is unlikely to operationally conduct such a mission.

Naval Mine Countermeasures Group
Unit Ship Class Commander Ship Notes Formation Notes
Naval Mine Countermeasures Group

(NAVMICONTMEGRU)

MRS Haukea (M12) Haukea-class mine countermeasure vessel LCDR TBD Flagship
MRS Auina (M13) Haukea-class mine countermeasure vessel LCDR TBD
MRS Burns (M14) Haukea-class mine countermeasure vessel LCDR TBD
MRS Rachels (M15) Haukea-class mine countermeasure vessel LCDR TBD
MRS Tahuta (M16) Haukea-class mine countermeasure vessel LCDR TBD
MRS Kama (M17) Haukea-class mine countermeasure vessel LCDR TBD

Patrol Squadrons

Patrol squadrons are groups of patrol vessels grouped into

Patrol Squadrons
Unit Ship Class Commander Ship Notes Formation Notes
Patrol Squadron North

(PATRON NORTH)

MRS Resolute (P1507) Resolute-class offshore patrol vessel LCDR TBD Flagship
MRS Resolvent (P1509) Resolute-class offshore patrol vessel LCDR TBD
MRS Resplendent (P1511) Resolute-class offshore patrol vessel LCDR TBD
MRS Defiant (P1502) Defiant-class patrol boat LCDR TBD
MRS Decisive (P1502) Defiant-class patrol boat LCDR TBD
MRS Determined (P1505) Defiant-class patrol boat LCDR TBD
Patrol Squadron South

(PATRON SOUTH)

MRS Reverent (P1508) Resolute-class offshore patrol vessel LCDR TBD Flagship
MRS Rancorous (P1510) Resolute-class offshore patrol vessel LCDR TBD
MRS Diligent (P1501) Defiant-class patrol boat LCDR TBD
MRS Deferent (P1503) Defiant-class patrol boat LCDR TBD
MRS Dependable (P1504) Defiant-class patrol boat LCDR TBD
MRS Devoted (P1506) Defiant-class patrol boat LCDR TBD

Assault Craft Squadrons

Assault Craft squadrons are organizational and training groupings of AV20 Landing Craft Combatant landing craft. Normally, these vehicles will embark with ARGs to provide ship-to-shore connection, however their long range allows them to conduct some stand-off operations- they are regularly used as ferry vessels for military equipment within the Meridonian archipelago. They are not considered commissioned vessels and do not have billeted commanding officers, but they remain on the Navy Roster regardless.

Assault Craft Squadrons
Unit Ship Class Formation Notes
2 Assault Craft Squadron

(2 ASTCRAFRON)

LC01 AV20 LCC
LC05 AV20 LCC
LC06 AV20 LCC
LC08 AV20 LCC
LC10 AV20 LCC
LC12 AV20 LCC
4 Assault Craft Squadron

(4 ASTCRAFRON)

LC02 AV20 LCC
LC03 AV20 LCC
LC04 AV20 LCC
LC07 AV20 LCC
LC09 AV20 LCC
LC11 AV20 LCC
5 Assault Craft Squadron

(5 ASTCRAFRON)

LC13 AV20 LCC
LC14 AV20 LCC
LC15 AV20 LCC
LC16 AV20 LCC
LC17 AV20 LCC
LC18 AV20 LCC

Replenishment Groups

Unsorted Vessels

Flying units

Type Commands

Type Commands serve as the organizational and administrative control groups for various aircraft squadrons- they are primarily responsible for ensuring forces are equipped, trained, and provisioned to conduct operations with their operational command units. Type Commands do not operate as operational groups.

Navy Tactical Air Command

Navy Tactical Air Command (NAVTACAIRCOM) provides the fleet Carrier Task Groups with combat-ready fixed-wing aircraft squadrons. This command comprises all naval fighter, electronic attack, and airborne control squadrons.

Sea Control Command

Sea Control Command (NAVSEATROLCOM) provides the fleet with long-range maritime patrol, surveillance and reconnaissance squadrons. This command comprises all maritime patrol squadrons, including unmanned squadrons.

Naval Helicopter Command

Naval Helicopter Command (NAVHELCOM) furnishes the fleet with operationally-capable rotary wing squadrons accomplishing a wide variety of missions. This command includes general utility, antisubmarine, mine countermeasures, and unmanned reconnaissance helicopter squadrons. Utility and antisubmarine helicopter squadrons normally deploy as detachments on major warship formations.

Naval Airlift Command

Naval Airlift Command (NAVARLFTCOM provides the fleet with tactical, routine and nonroutine transport of personnel, supplies and material, and conducts airlift, sustainment, VIP transport, carrier onboard delivery, and other such operations. This command comprises of all naval tactical logistics squadrons, transport squadrons, and logistic squadrons.

Education and Training Command

Naval Air Education and Training Command (NAVAIREDTRAINCOM) prepares, trains, and supplies fleet operational squadrons with mission-ready naval aviators and aircrew. This command comprises of all naval air training squadrons.

Special Mission Forces

Naval Special Mission Forces (NAVSPECMISFOR) provides special operations aviation forces to the fleet, and consists of all special missions and special missions transport squadrons.

Operational Commands

Fleet Air Component

Fleet Patrol Wing

Fleet Logistics Wing

Naval Helicopter Wing

Naval Training Wing

Naval Special Missions Wing

Shore commands

Headquarters, Navy

  • Naval Support Command (NSC)
    • Naval Education and Training Command (NETCOM)
    • Naval Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED)
    • Naval Systems and Acquisition Command (NSACOM)
    • Naval Bureau of Personnel (BUPERN)
    • Naval Investigative Service (NIS)
    • Naval Bureau of Legal Affairs (BULEG)
    • Naval Cyberwarfare and Intelligence Group (CIGRUP)
    • Naval Engineering Command (ENGCOM)
    • Naval Air Command (NAVAIR)




See also

Meridonian Navy Modern equipment of the Meridonian Navy

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