Royal Onekawa-Nukanoa Navy
| Royal Onekawa-Nukanoa Navy | |
|---|---|
| Te Taua Moana Roera o Onekawa-Nukanoa | |
| Active | 1896 - Present |
| Country | Ngāti Onekawa-Nukanoa |
| Allegiance | Royal Onekawa-Nukanoa Armed Forces/Te Ope Manuka Roera o Onekawa-Nukanoa |
| Branch | Navy |
| Size | 37,000 (active) 5,000 (reserve) |
| Engagements | Onekawan War for Independence Onekawan Civil War of 1925 First Monsoon War Second Monsoon War |
The Royal Onekawa-Nukanoa Navy (Onekawan:Te Taua Moana Roera o Onekawa-Nukanoa) is the naval force of Ngāti Onekawa-Nukanoa and is the armed branch of the Royal Onekawa-Nukanoa Armed Forces (Onekawan:Te Ope Manuka Roera o Onekawa-Nukanoa) primarily responsible for maritime military operations. It currently has 37,000 active military personnel, with an additional 5,000 personnel as members of the naval reserve and also employs 1,700 civilians. It is primarily tasked with protecting the interests and sovereignty of Ngāti Onekawa-Nukanoa at sea. Their are currently 84 vessels in service, encompassing the the full spectrum of ships from aircraft carriers to patrol craft.
History
Structure
The Royal Onekawa-Nukanoa professional head is the Chief of the Navy (Onekawa-Nukanoa) (Onekawan: Rangitira Taua Moana), whose authority is derived from the Māori Kīngi Tama III Nukanoa in his role as Paramount Chief of Battle (Onekawan: Ariki Putakari). This individual is responsible for the training, development and sustainment of the naval forces of Ngāti Onekawa-Nukanoa with the budget and aims provided by the All-Council (Onekawan: Rūnanga Māori).
The Royal Onekawa-Nukanoa Navy has two primary commands that report to the Chief of the Navy (Onekawa-Nukanoa); Fleet Command and Naval Support Command. Fleet Command is the primary operational command for the Royal Onekawa-Nukanoa Navy, and includes training and maintaince of ships, aircraft, personnel and other assigned assets. Naval Support Command is responsible for guiding the overall strategic direction of the navy, guide developmental projects and doctrinal developments alongside other administrative duties to help ensure that Fleet Command can perform its role as effectively as possible.