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Coastal ASW squadrons in the Menghean Navy consist of three or four small anti-submarine patrol ships (hull type DChS) with light sonar equipment and weaponry. Typically, one coastal ASW squadron is attached to an important coastal location, such as a port or naval base. The ships in the squadron rotate through patrol duty on the approaches to the base, protecting it against divers, submarines, and light craft. In peacetime they cycle through a 1:2:1 rotation of ships at sea, at dockside, and under maintenance; in wartime, this could be boosted to a 2:1:1 ratio. As with FAC squadrons, rather than rotating the entire squadron in and out of action, the Menghean Navy rotates its individual ships. Thus, in the 169th ASW Squadron, ''Juksun'' was on patrol, ''Banhonghwa'' and ''Jajuk'' were at dockside, and ''Bochunhwa'' was drydocked for maintenance on 1 April 2022. | Coastal ASW squadrons in the Menghean Navy consist of three or four small anti-submarine patrol ships (hull type DChS) with light sonar equipment and weaponry. Typically, one coastal ASW squadron is attached to an important coastal location, such as a port or naval base. The ships in the squadron rotate through patrol duty on the approaches to the base, protecting it against divers, submarines, and light craft. In peacetime they cycle through a 1:2:1 rotation of ships at sea, at dockside, and under maintenance; in wartime, this could be boosted to a 2:1:1 ratio. As with FAC squadrons, rather than rotating the entire squadron in and out of action, the Menghean Navy rotates its individual ships. Thus, in the 169th ASW Squadron, ''Juksun'' was on patrol, ''Banhonghwa'' and ''Jajuk'' were at dockside, and ''Bochunhwa'' was drydocked for maintenance on 1 April 2022. | ||
==Submarine | ==Submarine formations== | ||
The Menghean Navy organizes submarines similarly to corvette squadrons: the squadron or brigade patrols a particular area of interest, and the submarines in the unit rotate between a base and that patrol area. Thus, the submarines in a squadron or brigade typically do not go to sea together, but at any given time each squadron or brigade has some of its submarines at sea. | |||
In 2018, Menghe reclassified its nuclear boats into the following four types: | |||
* Nuclear guided missile submarines (''wonjaryŏk yudotan jamsuham'', JWY) carry a heavy battery of vertically launched missiles which can be used for land attack, but also retain a powerful sonar suite and torpedo armament for anti-shipping duties. As of 2022 only the [[Daedam-class submarine]]s are in this category. | |||
* Nuclear patrol submarines (''wonjaryŏk sunchal jamsuham'', JWS) are primarily optimized for anti-submarine combat, and feature a state-of-the-art sonar suite and advanced quieting measures. There are two submarine types in this category: the [[Sinyi-class submarine]]s and the later [[Chungsŏng-class_submarine#Chungs.C5.8Fng-IV|Chungsŏng-IV class submarine]]s, also known as the Sinsil class for their lead boat. | |||
* Nuclear attack submarines (''wonjaryŏk gonggyŏk jamsuham'', JWG) are primarily optimized for anti-surface combat, particularly against older vessels or auxiliary and merchant ships. This category includes the early batches of [[Chungsŏng-class submarine]]s, including the Chungsŏng-III class submarines. | |||
Note that these do not map onto the conventional Western division between nuclear guided missile submarines (SSGN) and nuclear attack submarines (SSN). The two Chungsŏng-III vessels each carry twelve anti-ship missile tubes, but they are classified as nuclear attack submarines because this battery is insufficient to overwhelm the defenses of most modern warships. Similarly, the Sinyi-class submarines each carry a modular canister which can launch seven anti-ship, anti-land, or anti-submarine missiles, but they are classified as nuclear patrol submarines due to their primary anti-submarine role. | |||
===Nuclear guided missile submarine squadrons=== | ===Nuclear guided missile submarine squadrons=== | ||
: '''90th SSGN Brigade''' | |||
:: Home port: Rosario | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
| style="width: 60pt;" | JWY-946 | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | ''Damyong'' | |||
| style="width: 300pt;" | [[Daedam-class submarine]] | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | At sea | |||
|- | |||
| JWY-940 || ''Daedam'' || [[Daedam-class submarine]] || At sea | |||
|- | |||
| JWY-945 || ''Munmyŏng'' || [[Daedam-class submarine]] || In port | |||
|} | |||
: '''94th SSGN Brigade''' | |||
:: Home port: Hallia | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
| style="width: 60pt;" | JWY-943 | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | ''Chungjik'' | |||
| style="width: 300pt;" | [[Daedam-class submarine]] | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | At sea | |||
|- | |||
| JWY-980 || ''Mussang'' || [[Daedam-class submarine]] || At sea | |||
|- | |||
| JWY-947 || ''Sinjung'' || [[Daedam-class submarine]] || In port | |||
|} | |||
: '''98th SSGN Brigade''' | |||
:: Home port: Musan | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
| style="width: 60pt;" | JWY-942 | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | ''Yonggam'' | |||
| style="width: 300pt;" | [[Daedam-class submarine]] | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | At sea | |||
|- | |||
| JWY-941 || ''Gyŏlsin'' || [[Daedam-class submarine]] || At sea | |||
|- | |||
| JWY-944 || ''Yongmeng'' || [[Daedam-class submarine]] || In port | |||
|} | |||
: '''190th SSGN Brigade''' | |||
:: Home port: Kolodoria | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
| style="width: 60pt;" | JWY-948 | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | ''Chongmyŏng'' | |||
| style="width: 300pt;" | [[Daedam-class submarine]] | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | At sea | |||
|- | |||
| JWY-949 || ''Gyohwal'' || [[Daedam-class submarine]] || In port | |||
|} | |||
===Nuclear attack submarine squadrons=== | ===Nuclear attack submarine squadrons=== | ||
: '''91st Nuclear Attack Submarine Brigade''' | |||
:: Home port: Qusayn | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
| style="width: 60pt;" | JWG-921 | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | ''Jŏngyi'' | |||
| style="width: 300pt;" | [[Chungsŏng-class submarine|Chungsŏng-I class submarine]] | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | At sea | |||
|- | |||
| JWG-920 || ''Chungsŏng'' || [[Chungsŏng-class submarine|Chungsŏng-I class submarine]] || In port | |||
|- | |||
| JWG-923 || ''Gŭnmyŏng'' || [[Chungsŏng-class submarine|Chungsŏng-I class submarine]] || In port | |||
|} | |||
: '''97th Nuclear Attack Submarine Brigade''' | |||
:: Home port: Musan | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
| style="width: 60pt;" | JWG-927 | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | ''Chungsil'' | |||
| style="width: 300pt;" | [[Chungsŏng-class submarine|Chungsŏng-III class submarine]] | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | At sea | |||
|- | |||
| JWG-928 || ''Myŏngye'' || [[Chungsŏng-class submarine|Chungsŏng-III class submarine]] || In port | |||
|- | |||
| JWG-925 || ''Mujŏk'' || [[Chungsŏng-class submarine|Chungsŏng-II class submarine]] || In port | |||
|} | |||
===Nuclear patrol submarine brigades=== | |||
: '''97th Nuclear Patrol Submarine Brigade''' | |||
:: Home port: Rosario | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
| style="width: 60pt;" | JWS-990 | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | ''Bokjong'' | |||
| style="width: 300pt;" | [[Sinyi-class submarine]] | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | At sea | |||
|- | |||
| JWS-956 || ''Jŏngjik'' || [[Sinyi-class submarine]] || At sea | |||
|- | |||
| JWS-957 || ''Innae'' || [[Sinyi-class submarine]] || In port | |||
|} | |||
: '''93rd Nuclear Patrol Submarine Brigade''' | |||
:: Home port: Ganh Son | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
| style="width: 60pt;" | JWS-954 | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | ''Yeji'' | |||
| style="width: 300pt;" | [[Sinyi-class submarine]] | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | At sea | |||
|- | |||
| JWS-955 || ''Sikgyŏn'' || [[Sinyi-class submarine]] || At sea | |||
|- | |||
| JWS-958 || ''Musa'' || [[Sinyi-class submarine]] || In port | |||
|} | |||
: '''95th Nuclear Patrol Submarine Brigade''' | |||
:: Home port: Wihae | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
| style="width: 60pt;" | JWS-951 | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | ''Dokbo'' | |||
| style="width: 300pt;" | [[Chungsŏng-class_submarine#Chungs.C5.8Fng-IV|Chungsŏng-IV class submarine]] | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | At sea | |||
|- | |||
| JWS-929 || ''Sinsil'' || [[Chungsŏng-class_submarine#Chungs.C5.8Fng-IV|Chungsŏng-IV class submarine]] || In port | |||
|- | |||
| JWS-952 || ''Gyŏngŏb'' || [[Chungsŏng-class_submarine#Chungs.C5.8Fng-IV|Chungsŏng-IV class submarine]] || In port | |||
|} | |||
: '''96th Nuclear Patrol Submarine Brigade''' | |||
:: Home port: Ganh Son | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
| style="width: 60pt;" | JWS-959 | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | ''Aeguk'' | |||
| style="width: 300pt;" | [[Sinyi-class submarine]] | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | At sea | |||
|- | |||
| JWS-953 || ''Sinyi'' || [[Sinyi-class submarine]] || At sea | |||
|- | |||
| JWS-992 || ''Gongjŏng'' || [[Sinyi-class submarine]] || In port | |||
|- | |||
| JWS-991 || ''Bunno'' || [[Sinyi-class submarine]] || In port | |||
|} | |||
===Nuclear | ===Nuclear submarines undergoing refits or refueling=== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
| style="width: 60pt;" | JWG-922 | |||
| style="width: 100pt;" | ''Gyŏnggye'' | |||
| style="width: 300pt;" | [[Chungsŏng-class submarine|Chungsŏng-I class submarine]] | |||
|- | |||
| JWG-925 || ''Gwagam'' || [[Chungsŏng-class submarine|Chungsŏng-II class submarine]] | |||
|- | |||
| JWS-950 || ''Gŭmyok'' || [[Chungsŏng-class submarine|Chungsŏng-IV class submarine]] | |||
|} | |||
===Diesel-electric guided missile submarine squadrons=== | ===Diesel-electric guided missile submarine squadrons=== |
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This article contains a list of the ship formations of the Menghean Navy (battle groups, brigades, and squadrons) on the eve of the Second Pan-Septentrion War. Specifically, it reflects the status of the Menghean Navy on 1 April 2022, shortly before the start of Menghe's prewar mobilization.
Rotating battle groups
Carrier battle groups
Since the commissioning of MHW-14 Choe Sŭng-min on 12 March 2021, the Menghean Navy has had four active carrier battle groups. These operate in a 1:2:1 rotation: on any given day in peacetime, one is on station at sea, two are in port but able to sortie within 14 days or less, and one is undergoing major refits or maintenance. In wartime this can be surged to 2:1:1 by bringing one of the docked carriers into action ahead of schedule. At sea, these carriers typically occupy a patrol box east of the Strait of Portcullia, from which they can either provide fighter cover at sea or pivot eastward to engage units of the Maracaiban Navy.
In previous years, the Menghean Navy's carrier battle groups docked in Quang Pha when not on deployment. After the Entente Cordiale deployed cruise missiles and short-range ballistic missiles to Isla Diamante, Menghe relocated its major carrier docking site to Songsu-do Naval Base in the city of Gyŏngsan, which is outside the range of EC cruise missiles fired from Isla Diamante. This increased the transit time from the docking zone to the patrol area to 7 days, but reduced the risk that the EC could damage a carrier in port early in the conflict.
Each Menghean carrier battle group is commanded by a two-star rear admiral (haegun sojang), and each escort brigade within the battle group is commanded by a commodore or brigadier admiral (haegun junjang).
1st Carrier Battle Group
- Home port: Songsu-do Naval Base
- Status on 1 April 2022: Docked in port
Flagship | ||
MH-11 | Haebang | Unique aircraft carrier |
1st Escort Brigade | ||
HJ-369 | Daegok | Haeju-class destroyer |
HO-331 | Boryŏng | Yechŏn-class frigate (Yajjdan subclass) |
HO-327 | Sŏngsu | Yechŏn-class frigate |
40th Escort Brigade | ||
HJ-386 | Chanam | Insŏng-class destroyer |
HO-335 | Odo | Dŏkju-class frigate |
HO-338 | Yuyang | Dŏkju-class frigate |
Other ships | ||
BHBK-1462 | Okgang | Anchungang-class fast combat support ship |
2nd Carrier Battle Group
- Home port: Songsu-do Naval Base
- Status on 1 April 2022: Recalled for maintenance
Flagship | ||
MH-12 | Sibiwŏl Hyŏgmyŏng | Sibiwŏl Hyŏgmyŏng class aircraft carrier |
30th Escort Brigade | ||
HJ-375 | Hyŏnju | Haeju-class destroyer |
HO-328 | Yajjdan | Yechŏn-class frigate (Yajjdan subclass) |
HO-326 | Posŭng | Yechŏn-class frigate |
31st Escort Brigade | ||
HJ-384 | Insŏng | Insŏng-class destroyer |
HO-336 | Orkhon | Dŏkju-class frigate |
HO-337 | Sinsŏng | Dŏkju-class frigate |
Other ships | ||
BHBK-1464 | Songgang | Anchungang-class fast combat support ship |
3rd Carrier Battle Group
- Home port: Songsu-do Naval Base
- Status on 1 April 2022: On patrol east of the Strait of Portcullia.
Flagship | ||
MH-13 | Gukga Gyŏngje Gijŏk | Sibiwŏl Hyŏgmyŏng class aircraft carrier |
10th Escort Brigade | ||
HJ-374 | Chubun | Haeju-class destroyer |
HO-329 | Hongsa | Yechŏn-class frigate (Yajjdan subclass) |
HO-325 | Hwawŏn | Yechŏn-class frigate |
36th Escort Brigade | ||
HJ-386 | Hyangchun | Insŏng-class destroyer |
HO-333 | Jŏndang | Dŏkju-class frigate |
HO-334 | Maerim | Dŏkju-class frigate |
Other ships | ||
BHBK-1463 | Ryanggang | Anchungang-class fast combat support ship |
4th Carrier Battle Group
- Home port: Songsu-do Naval Base
- Status on 1 April 2022: Docked in port.
Flagship | ||
MH-14 | Choe Sŭng-min | Choe Sŭng-min class aircraft carrier |
4th Escort Brigade | ||
HJ-383 | Ryŏjin | Onju-class destroyer |
HO-330 | Buyŏ | Yechŏn-class frigate (Yajjdan subclass) |
HO-324 | Yechŏn | Yechŏn-class frigate |
28th Escort Brigade | ||
HJ-385 | Chŏngdo | Insŏng-class destroyer |
HO-332 | Dŏkju | Dŏkju-class frigate |
HO-339 | Jŏnam | Dŏkju-class frigate |
Other ships | ||
BHBK-1461 | Anchungang | Anchungang-class fast combat support ship |
Anti-submarine battle groups
Anti-submarine escort groups
Independent surface brigades
In the Menghean Navy, a "brigade" (yŏdan) is a group of surface ships which typically go to sea, resupply in port, or undergo repairs as a single unit, much like the battle groups above. Unlike the above formations, however, they sometimes operate independently but are typically placed under the command of an existing battle group or ad-hoc formation.
Across all types, a surface brigade is typically commanded by an officer with the rank of Haegun Junjang, typically translated as "commodore" but specifically referring to a one-star admiral. Destroyer and escort brigades are led by a ship with one-star flag facilities, but littoral warfare brigades are typically commanded from shore.
Destroyer brigades
Destroyer brigades (gughugham yŏdan) are groups of three ships, typically consisting of a flotilla leader with small-scale flag facilities and two attached destroyers subordinate to that unit. Note that while Anglian translations refer to both as "destroyers," the Menghean Navy distinguishes between guchugham (G/GY), which are surface-warfare-oriented warships of frigate size, and juryŏk howiham (H/HJ), which are multi-role escort ships of guided-missile destroyer size. Similarly, the destroyer brigades in this section serve as largely independent surface action groups, whereas the escort brigades (howiham yŏdan) in the following sections are more akin to foreign destroyer squadrons.
From the 1980s until the mid-to-late 2010s, Menghe also operated destroyer brigades which included Nunbora-class destroyers. By 2022, the last Nunboras had been retired and all extant destroyer brigades contained Chŏndong-class destroyers.
- 2nd Destroyer Brigade
- Home port: Puerto Alegre
- Status on 1 April 2022: Docked in port.
HJ-379 | Pungsu | Haeju-class destroyer |
GY-224 | Josu | Chŏndong-class destroyer |
GY-228 | Dolpung | Chŏndong-class destroyer |
- 9th Destroyer Brigade
- Home port: Puerto Alegre
- Status on 1 April 2022: Docked in port.
HJ-366 | Dongchŏn | Haeju-class destroyer |
GY-227 | Ho-u | Chŏndong-class destroyer |
GY-226 | Ilchul | Chŏndong-class destroyer |
- 12th Destroyer Brigade
- Home port: Puerto Alegre
- Status on 1 April 2022: Withdrawn for maintenance.
HJ-368 | Gyŏngsan | Haeju-class destroyer |
GY-229 | Pokpung | Chŏndong-class destroyer |
GY-225 | Ubak | Chŏndong-class destroyer |
- 22nd Destroyer Brigade
- Home port: Puerto Alegre
- Status on 1 April 2022: Docked in port.
HJ-363 | Jinjŏng | Pyŏng'an-class destroyer |
GY-216 | Chŏndong | Chŏndong-class destroyer |
GY-219 | Pado | Chŏndong-class destroyer |
- 25th Destroyer Brigade
- Home port: Puerto Alegre
- Status on 1 April 2022: On routine patrol in the Strait of Portcullia.
HJ-377 | Myŏng'an | Haeju-class destroyer |
GY-222 | Hongsu | Chŏndong-class destroyer |
GY-220 | Pungrang | Chŏndong-class destroyer |
- 29th Destroyer Brigade
- Home port: Puerto Alegre
- Status on 1 April 2022: Docked in port.
HJ-365 | Anchŏn | Haeju-class destroyer |
GY-217 | Donghan | Chŏndong-class destroyer |
GY-218 | Swaejŏn | Chŏndong-class destroyer |
Escort brigades
Independent escort brigades typically consist of one destroyer (howiham or juryŏk howiham, H/HJ) and two frigates (oechung howiham, HO). As with destroyer brigades, the destroyer at the lead of the formation incorporates limited flag facilities which the brigade commander can use to coordinate the movement of the other two ships.
Escort brigades can operate either independently or as part of a larger group. Typically, Menghe rotates one escort brigade off the coast of Isla Diamante, but would pull together off-duty escort brigades to protect amphibious battle groups in the leadup to a conflict.
Due to their greater number, the Menghean Navy's escort brigades are grouped into three divisions. These are largely administrative formations, and the rear admirals commanding them serve a largely administrative role. Because the individual brigades in each division rotate in and out of major repair service to keep one brigade at sea at any given time, an entire division would never go to sea as a combined unit.
1st Escort Division
The 1st Escort Division consists of four fairly modern escort brigades with Haeju-class destroyers and Chunchŏn-class frigates. It is based out of Quang Pha. From 2018 to 2022, the 1st Escort Division rotated one brigade through patrol duty off Isla Diamante, with the mission of supporting anti-air, anti-missile, anti-submarine, and shore bombardment duties in the event of war. The two docked brigades would be mobilized as escorts for the 4th Marine Infantry Brigade's landing ships on a voyage from Quang Pha to Isla Diamante or Altagracia.
- 3rd Escort Brigade
- Home port: Quang Pha
- Status on 1 April 2022: Withdrawn for maintenance.
HJ-371 | Giju | Haeju-class destroyer |
HO-343 | Misu | Chunchŏn-class frigate |
HO-341 | Myŏngju | Chunchŏn-class frigate |
- 16th Escort Brigade
- Home port: Quang Pha
- Status on 1 April 2022: Docked in port.
HJ-367 | Jŏksan | Haeju-class destroyer |
HO-342 | Sŏlsan | Chunchŏn-class frigate |
HO-340 | Chunchŏn | Chunchŏn-class frigate |
- 41st Escort Brigade
- Commander: Commodore Ri Min-ho
- Home port: Quang Pha
- Status on 1 April 2022: On patrol northeast of Isla Diamante.
HJ-370 | Ranju | Haeju-class destroyer |
HO-345 | Ryoju | Chunchŏn-class frigate |
HO-346 | Raenghae | Chunchŏn-class frigate |
- 47th Escort Brigade
- Home port: Quang Pha
- Status on 1 April 2022: Docked in port.
HJ-376 | Tongju | Haeju-class destroyer |
HO-344 | Cheho | Chunchŏn-class frigate |
HO-347 | Suju | Chunchŏn-class frigate |
2nd Escort Division
The 2nd Escort Division is identical in structure and composition to the 1st Escort Division, except that its brigades contain Sŏnsan-class frigates, a newer subclass of the Chunchŏn class. The brigades in this division are based in Puerto Alegre, and rotate through patrol duties in the Strait of Portcullia.
- 17th Escort Brigade
- Home port: Puerto Alegre
- Status on 1 April 2022: Recalled for maintenance.
HJ-378 | Yŏngjŏng | Haeju-class destroyer |
HO-354 | Chŏngsŏng | Sŏnsan-class frigate |
HO-349 | Pungsan | Sŏnsan-class frigate |
- 20th Escort Brigade
- Home port: Puerto Alegre
- Status on 1 April 2022: Docked in port.
HJ-373 | Busin | Haeju-class destroyer |
HO-348 | Sŏnsan | Sŏnsan-class frigate |
HO-352 | Bunju | Sŏnsan-class frigate |
- 32nd Escort Brigade
- Home port: Puerto Alegre
- Status on 1 April 2022: Docked in port.
HJ-364 | Haeju | Haeju-class destroyer |
HO-351 | Ichŏn | Sŏnsan-class frigate |
HO-353 | Wando | Sŏnsan-class frigate |
- 46th Escort Brigade
- Home port: Puerto Alegre
- Status on 1 April 2022: At sea outside Puerto Alegre.
HJ-372 | Chŏnjin | Haeju-class destroyer |
HO-355 | Pyŏnghae | Sŏnsan-class frigate |
HO-350 | Juta | Sŏnsan-class frigate |
3rd Escort Division
The 3rd Escort Division is cobbled together from older surface ships, and in 2022 was comprised of Hyŏngnam-class destroyers and Ansa-class frigates, including one frigate of the Hawŏn subclass. With the exception of the refitted Hawŏn, all of these ships retain their single- or twin-arm missile launchers in place of VLS cells and 1980s-vintage variable depth sonar in place of newer towed sonar arrays. They would most likely be activated for rear-area or low-threat missions, such as escorting civilian shipping in the South Menghe Sea.
- 7th Escort Brigade
- Home port: Ranju
- Status on 1 April 2022: Docked in port.
H-311 | Yŏnju | Hyŏngnam-class destroyer |
HO-314 | Ansa | Ansa-class frigate |
HO-316 | Tongjin | Ansa-class frigate |
- 11th Escort Brigade
- Home port: Ranju
- Status on 1 April 2022: Docked in port.
H-312 | Muju | Hyŏngnam-class destroyer |
HO-317 | Gokhap | Ansa-class frigate |
- 19th Escort Brigade
- Home port: Ranju
- Status on 1 April 2022: Recalled for maintenance.
H-313 | Maepo | Hyŏngnam-class destroyer (unique subclass) |
HO-319 | Nyŏmju | Ansa-class frigate |
HO-320 | Hawŏn | Hawŏn-class frigate |
Littoral combat brigades
- 21st Littoral Brigade
- Home port: Vinh Thanh
- Status on 1 April 2022: Docked in port.
GYJ-238 | Chusŏl | Saebyŏk-class corvette |
GYJ-245 | Baram | Saebyŏk-class corvette |
DChS-1601 | Yongsu | Sŏwicho-class corvette |
- 27th Littoral Brigade
- Home port: Vinh Thanh
- Status on 1 April 2022: Docked in port.
GYJ-244 | Bulkkot | Saebyŏk-class corvette |
GYJ-242 | Bagmu | Saebyŏk-class corvette |
DChS-1612 | Ŭnhaengsu | Sŏwicho-class corvette |
- 42nd Littoral Brigade
- Home port: Vinh Thanh
- Status on 1 April 2022: Recalled for maintenance.
GYJ-241 | Wŏlsik | Saebyŏk-class corvette |
GYJ-243 | Ttanggŏmi | Saebyŏk-class corvette |
DChS-1610 | Janghonghwa | Sŏwicho-class corvette |
- 44th Littoral Brigade
- Home port: Cartagena
- Status on 1 April 2022: Docked in port.
GYJ-239 | Achimdŭm | Saebyŏk-class corvette |
GYJ-240 | Pungsŏl | Saebyŏk-class corvette |
DChS-1614 | Mallihwa | Sŏwicho-class corvette |
- 50th Littoral Brigade
- Home port: Cartagena
- Status on 1 April 2022: Docked in port.
GYJ-250 | Donghan | Donghan-class frigate |
GYJ-251 | Gurŭm | Donghan-class frigate |
Amphibious ship brigades
Corvette squadrons
Fast attack craft squadrons
Coastal anti-submarine warfare squadrons
Coastal ASW squadrons in the Menghean Navy consist of three or four small anti-submarine patrol ships (hull type DChS) with light sonar equipment and weaponry. Typically, one coastal ASW squadron is attached to an important coastal location, such as a port or naval base. The ships in the squadron rotate through patrol duty on the approaches to the base, protecting it against divers, submarines, and light craft. In peacetime they cycle through a 1:2:1 rotation of ships at sea, at dockside, and under maintenance; in wartime, this could be boosted to a 2:1:1 ratio. As with FAC squadrons, rather than rotating the entire squadron in and out of action, the Menghean Navy rotates its individual ships. Thus, in the 169th ASW Squadron, Juksun was on patrol, Banhonghwa and Jajuk were at dockside, and Bochunhwa was drydocked for maintenance on 1 April 2022.
Submarine formations
The Menghean Navy organizes submarines similarly to corvette squadrons: the squadron or brigade patrols a particular area of interest, and the submarines in the unit rotate between a base and that patrol area. Thus, the submarines in a squadron or brigade typically do not go to sea together, but at any given time each squadron or brigade has some of its submarines at sea.
In 2018, Menghe reclassified its nuclear boats into the following four types:
- Nuclear guided missile submarines (wonjaryŏk yudotan jamsuham, JWY) carry a heavy battery of vertically launched missiles which can be used for land attack, but also retain a powerful sonar suite and torpedo armament for anti-shipping duties. As of 2022 only the Daedam-class submarines are in this category.
- Nuclear patrol submarines (wonjaryŏk sunchal jamsuham, JWS) are primarily optimized for anti-submarine combat, and feature a state-of-the-art sonar suite and advanced quieting measures. There are two submarine types in this category: the Sinyi-class submarines and the later Chungsŏng-IV class submarines, also known as the Sinsil class for their lead boat.
- Nuclear attack submarines (wonjaryŏk gonggyŏk jamsuham, JWG) are primarily optimized for anti-surface combat, particularly against older vessels or auxiliary and merchant ships. This category includes the early batches of Chungsŏng-class submarines, including the Chungsŏng-III class submarines.
Note that these do not map onto the conventional Western division between nuclear guided missile submarines (SSGN) and nuclear attack submarines (SSN). The two Chungsŏng-III vessels each carry twelve anti-ship missile tubes, but they are classified as nuclear attack submarines because this battery is insufficient to overwhelm the defenses of most modern warships. Similarly, the Sinyi-class submarines each carry a modular canister which can launch seven anti-ship, anti-land, or anti-submarine missiles, but they are classified as nuclear patrol submarines due to their primary anti-submarine role.
Nuclear guided missile submarine squadrons
- 90th SSGN Brigade
- Home port: Rosario
JWY-946 | Damyong | Daedam-class submarine | At sea |
JWY-940 | Daedam | Daedam-class submarine | At sea |
JWY-945 | Munmyŏng | Daedam-class submarine | In port |
- 94th SSGN Brigade
- Home port: Hallia
JWY-943 | Chungjik | Daedam-class submarine | At sea |
JWY-980 | Mussang | Daedam-class submarine | At sea |
JWY-947 | Sinjung | Daedam-class submarine | In port |
- 98th SSGN Brigade
- Home port: Musan
JWY-942 | Yonggam | Daedam-class submarine | At sea |
JWY-941 | Gyŏlsin | Daedam-class submarine | At sea |
JWY-944 | Yongmeng | Daedam-class submarine | In port |
- 190th SSGN Brigade
- Home port: Kolodoria
JWY-948 | Chongmyŏng | Daedam-class submarine | At sea |
JWY-949 | Gyohwal | Daedam-class submarine | In port |
Nuclear attack submarine squadrons
- 91st Nuclear Attack Submarine Brigade
- Home port: Qusayn
JWG-921 | Jŏngyi | Chungsŏng-I class submarine | At sea |
JWG-920 | Chungsŏng | Chungsŏng-I class submarine | In port |
JWG-923 | Gŭnmyŏng | Chungsŏng-I class submarine | In port |
- 97th Nuclear Attack Submarine Brigade
- Home port: Musan
JWG-927 | Chungsil | Chungsŏng-III class submarine | At sea |
JWG-928 | Myŏngye | Chungsŏng-III class submarine | In port |
JWG-925 | Mujŏk | Chungsŏng-II class submarine | In port |
Nuclear patrol submarine brigades
- 97th Nuclear Patrol Submarine Brigade
- Home port: Rosario
JWS-990 | Bokjong | Sinyi-class submarine | At sea |
JWS-956 | Jŏngjik | Sinyi-class submarine | At sea |
JWS-957 | Innae | Sinyi-class submarine | In port |
- 93rd Nuclear Patrol Submarine Brigade
- Home port: Ganh Son
JWS-954 | Yeji | Sinyi-class submarine | At sea |
JWS-955 | Sikgyŏn | Sinyi-class submarine | At sea |
JWS-958 | Musa | Sinyi-class submarine | In port |
- 95th Nuclear Patrol Submarine Brigade
- Home port: Wihae
JWS-951 | Dokbo | Chungsŏng-IV class submarine | At sea |
JWS-929 | Sinsil | Chungsŏng-IV class submarine | In port |
JWS-952 | Gyŏngŏb | Chungsŏng-IV class submarine | In port |
- 96th Nuclear Patrol Submarine Brigade
- Home port: Ganh Son
JWS-959 | Aeguk | Sinyi-class submarine | At sea |
JWS-953 | Sinyi | Sinyi-class submarine | At sea |
JWS-992 | Gongjŏng | Sinyi-class submarine | In port |
JWS-991 | Bunno | Sinyi-class submarine | In port |
Nuclear submarines undergoing refits or refueling
JWG-922 | Gyŏnggye | Chungsŏng-I class submarine |
JWG-925 | Gwagam | Chungsŏng-II class submarine |
JWS-950 | Gŭmyok | Chungsŏng-IV class submarine |
Diesel-electric guided missile submarine squadrons
Diesel-electric attack submarine squadrons
Midget submarine squadrons
Midget submarine squadrons function similar to FAC squadrons, in that their member submarines typically remain in port in peacetime except when summoned for exercises. In wartime, however, each squadron would raise as many submarines as it can manage in order to execute an opening strike on enemy coastal targets.
- 184th Midget Submarine Squadron
- Home port: Puerto Alegre
JH-1501 | Songsari | Pirami-class submarine | In port |
JH-1510 | Junggogi | Pirami-class submarine | In port |
JH-1500 | Pirami | Pirami-class submarine | In port |
JH-1510 | Haema | Pirami-class submarine | Maintenance |
- 186th Midget Submarine Squadron
- Home port: Giju West Base
JH-1511 | Hwang'ŏ | Pirami-class submarine | In port |
JH-1509 | Gŏmige | Pirami-class submarine | In port |
JH-1508 | Ge | Pirami-class submarine | In port |
JH-1507 | Badagajae | Pirami-class submarine | Maintenance |
- 193rd Midget Submarine Squadron
- Home port: Rosario
JH-1503 | Gajae | Pirami-class submarine | In port |
JH-1505 | Sŏngge | Pirami-class submarine | In port |
JH-1502 | Jŏngŏri | Pirami-class submarine | In port |
JH-1506 | Saeu | Pirami-class submarine | Maintenance |