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'''Flag Officers'''
'''Flag Officers'''
* F-6: First Naval Lord
* F-9: First Naval Lord
* F-5: Naval Lord/Lord Admiral
* F-8: Naval Lord
* F-4: Fleet Admiral
* F-7: High Admiral
* F-6: Grand Admiral of the Fleet
* F-5: Fleet Admiral
* F-4: Admiral
* F-3: Vice Admiral
* F-3: Vice Admiral
* F-2: Admiral
* F-2: Rear Admiral
* F-1: Commodore
* F-1: Commodore
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* R-0: Seaman Recruit
* R-0: Seaman Recruit
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== Installations ==
== Installations ==
=== Headquarters ===
=== Headquarters ===
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* '''Royal Naval Engineering 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.
* '''Royal Submarine College''', located on the island of Ardoileán, shares campus with RNAA.
 
== Fighting arms ==
== Standing Formations ==
=== Surface Fleet ===
=== Numbered Fleets ===
==== Standing Fleets ====
* '''[[Ossorian Home Fleet|Home Fleet]]''' (HMFLT) - administrative designation for forces within and responsible for the Home Security Area (''Limistéar Slándála Baile'')
* '''[[Ossorian Home Fleet|Home Fleet]]''' (HMFLT) - Administrative designation for forces within and responsible for the Home Security Area (''Limistéar Slándála Baile'')
* '''[[Ossorian Second Fleet|2nd Fleet]]''' (2FLT) - homeported at BCR Gabhrán
* '''[[Ossorian Second Fleet|2nd Fleet]]''' (2FLT) - Homeported at BCR Gabhrán
* '''[[Ossorian Third Fleet|3rd Fleet]]''' (3FLT) - homeported at BCR Leathros
* '''[[Ossorian Third Fleet|3rd Fleet]]''' (3FLT) - Homeported at BCR Leathros
* '''[[Ossorian Fourth Fleet|4th Fleet]]''' (4FLT) - administrative designation for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (''Cúnta Ríoga Chabhlaigh'')
* '''[[Ossorian Fourth Fleet|4th Fleet]]''' (4FLT) - Inactive
* '''[[Ossorian Fifth Fleet|5th Fleet]]''' (5FLT) - homeported at BCR Seglian
* '''[[Ossorian Fifth Fleet|5th Fleet]]''' (5FLT) - Homeported at BCR Seglian
* '''[[Ossorian Sixth Fleet|6th Fleet]]''' (6FLT) - administrative designation for the Naval Intelligence Directorate (''Stiúrthóireacht Faisnéise Cabhlaigh'')
* '''[[Ossorian Sixth Fleet|6th Fleet]]''' (6FLT) - Inactive
* '''[[Ossorian Seventh Fleet|7th Fleet]]''' (7FLT) - homeported at SCR Niigata, Acrea
* '''[[Ossorian Seventh Fleet|7th Fleet]]''' (7FLT) - Homeported at SCR Niigata, Acrea
* '''[[Ossorian Eighth Fleet|8th Fleet]]''' (8FLT) - homeported at BCR Cléire
* '''[[Ossorian Eighth Fleet|8th Fleet]]''' (8FLT) - Homeported at BCR Cléire
* '''[[Ossorian Ninth Fleet|9th Fleet]]''' (9FLT) - homeported at BCR Cléire
* '''[[Ossorian Ninth Fleet|9th Fleet]]''' (9FLT) - Homeported at BCR Cléire
* '''[[Ossorian Tenth Fleet|10th Fleet]]''' (10FLT) - administrative designation for the RON's shore installations
* '''[[Ossorian Tenth Fleet|10th Fleet]]''' (10FLT) - Inactive
* '''[[Ossorian Eleventh Fleet|11th Fleet]]''' (11FLT) - homeported at BCR Kinvara
* '''[[Ossorian Eleventh Fleet|11th Fleet]]''' (11FLT) - Homeported at BCR Kinvara
* '''[[Ossorian Twelfth Fleet|12th Fleet]]''' (12FLT) - administrative designation for the Strategic Submarine Force (''Fórsa Straitéiseach Fomhuirí'')
* '''[[Ossorian Twelfth Fleet|12th Fleet]]''' (12FLT) - Inactive
* '''[[Ossorian Thirteenth Fleet|13th Fleet]]''' (13FLT) - homeported at BCR Cléire
* '''[[Ossorian Thirteenth Fleet|13th Fleet]]''' (13FLT) - Homeported at BCR Cléire
* '''[[Ossorian Fourteenth Fleet|14th Fleet]]''' (14FLT) - administrative designation for the Cyber Warfare Directorate (''Stiúrthóireacht Cibear Chogaíochta'')
* '''[[Ossorian Fourteenth Fleet|14th Fleet]]''' (14FLT) - Inactive
* '''[[Ossorian Fifteenth Fleet|15th Fleet]]''' (15FLT) - administrative designation for the Trans-Atmospheric Warfare Directorate (''Stiúrthóireacht Cogaíochta Tras-Atmaisféarach'')
==== Task Groups ====
 
=== Task Groups ===
* Task Group Arzell
* Task Group Arzell
* Task Group Alyksberg
* Task Group Alyksberg
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* Task Group 49 - based at SCR Vanersdal, Delkora
* Task Group 49 - based at SCR Vanersdal, Delkora
* Task Group 62 - based at SCR Ras al-Zib, Mansuriyyah
* Task Group 62 - based at SCR Ras al-Zib, Mansuriyyah
 
=== Submarine Service ===
{{main|Royal Ossorian Submarine Service}}
=== Fleet Air Arm ===
{{main|Royal Ossorian Fleet Air Arm}}
=== Royal Marines ===
{{main|Royal Ossorian Marine Corps}}
=== Royal Fleet Auxiliary ===
{{main|Royal Ossorian Fleet Auxiliary}}
=== Administrative directorates ===
* Naval Intelligence Directorate (''Stiúrthóireacht Faisnéise Cabhlaigh'')
* Cyber Warfare Directorate (''Stiúrthóireacht Cibear Chogaíochta'')
* Trans-Atmospheric Warfare Directorate (''Stiúrthóireacht Cogaíochta Tras-Atmaisféarach'')
== Inventory ==
== Inventory ==
=== Ships ===
=== Ships ===
{{main|List of active Royal Ossorian Navy ships}}
{{main|List of active Royal Ossorian Navy ships}}
=== Aircraft ===
=== Aircraft ===
{{main|List of Ossorian military aircraft}}
=== Fighters ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:90%;"
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! style="width:15%;"| Name
! style="width:0%;"| Image
! style="width:15%;"| Type
! style="width:15%;"| Origin
! style="width:15%;"| No. in Service
! style="width:40%;"| Notes
|-
| [[T-28 Flichne]]
| [[File:Super Etendard - RIAT 2012 (8458477490).jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Strike fighter}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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| [[T-30 Fáinleog]]
| [[File:EF-18A Spain (16527586494).jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Multirole combat aircraft|Multirole fighter}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
|
|
|-
| [[T-35 Séideán]]
| [[File:Rafale M-16-EybnCWLWgAAi3I9.jpeg|200px]]
| {{wp|Multirole combat aircraft|Multirole fighter}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
|
|  
|-
|}
=== Support ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:90%;"
|-
! style="width:15%;"| Name
! style="width:0%;"| Image
! style="width:15%;"| Type
! style="width:15%;"| Origin
! style="width:15%;"| No. in Service
! style="width:40%;"| Notes
|-
| [[L-14 Éadar]]
| [[File:E-2C Hawkeye Bear Aces.jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Airborne early warning and control|AEW&C}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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|
|-
| [[A/I-14 Éadar]]
| [[File:Grumman C-2A Greyhound of VR-24 in flight over the Mediterranean Sea on 1 July 1988 (6440873).jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Carrier onboard delivery}}<br>{{wp|Aerial refueling|Aerial refueling tanker}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
|
|
|-
|}
=== Patrol ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:90%;"
|-
! style="width:15%;"| Name
! style="width:0%;"| Image
! style="width:15%;"| Type
! style="width:15%;"| Origin
! style="width:15%;"| No. in Service
! style="width:40%;"| Notes
|-
| [[P-9 Sléibhín]]
| [[File:P-3c 03l (modified).jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Maritime patrol aircraft}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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|-
|}
=== Helicopters ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:90%;"
|-
! style="width:15%;"| Name
! style="width:0%;"| Image
! style="width:15%;"| Type
! style="width:15%;"| Origin
! style="width:15%;"| No. in Service
! style="width:40%;"| Notes
|-
| [[H-21 Ellyll]]
| [[File:Royal_Navy_Melin_Mk_2_Helicopters_on_HMS_Illustrious_MOD_45157435.jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Anti-submarine warfare}}<br>{{wp|Military transport aircraft|Medium-lift transport}}<br>{{wp|Search and rescue}}<br>{{wp|Utility helicopter}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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|-
| [[H-24 Siabhra]]
| [[File:MV-22 mcas Miramar 2014.JPG|200px]]
| {{wp|Carrier onboard delivery}}<br>{{wp|Aerial refueling|Aerial refueling tanker}}<br>{{wp|Airborne early warning and control|AEW&C}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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|-
|}
=== Equipment ===
=== Equipment ===
{{main|List of Royal Ossorian Navy equipment}}
 
== Customs and traditions ==
== Customs and traditions ==
=== Current Naming Conventions ===
=== Current Naming Conventions ===

Revision as of 04:17, 1 June 2022

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
Fleet348 combatant ships
104 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

Installations

Headquarters

The main administrative functions of the Royal Ossorian Navy are located on Oileán Aimiréalacht (English: Admiralty Island), a decommissioned sea fort complex composed of eight individual islands situated in the roadstead of the Sínann River in the capital city of Kenlis.

Naval Bases

The Royal Ossorian Navy operates five primary naval bases (Ossorian Gaelic: Bunáit Loingeas Ríoga; English: Royal Fleet Base) and eight subsidiary bases (Bunáit Chabhlaigh Ríoga; Royal Naval Base) across the High Kingdom:

  • BLR Cléire, located near the city of Kenlis, is the largest naval base used by the Royal Ossorian Navy and is home to over 90 ships.
  • BLR Gabhrán, located near the city of Gabhrán in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • BLR Leathros, located near the town of Leathros in the Kingdom of Éirne.
  • BLR Seglian, located near the city of Seglian in the Principality of Trebêran.
  • BLR Rälby, located near the city of Rälby in the Lordship of Vormsi.
  • BCR Ráithín, located near the city of Ráithín in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • BCR Trileac, located near the city of Trileac in the Kingdom of Ardliss.
  • BCR Lanark, located near the city of Lanark in the Kingdom of Dòrnach.
  • BCR Iúraigh, located near the city of Iúraigh in the Kingdom of Ardliss.
  • BCR Tywyn, located near the city of Tywyn in the Kingdom of Brecon.
  • BCR Tylis, located near the city of Tylis in the Archduchy of Arzell.
  • BCR Lāhainā, located near the city of Lāhainā in the Hemar Confederacy.
  • BCR Berunes, located near the city of Berunes in the Alyksberg Free State.

Submarine Bases

The Royal Ossorian Navy operates four dedicated submarine bases (Ossorian Gaelic: Bunáit Fomhuirí Ríoga; English: Royal Submarine Base) in the High Kingdom:

  • BFR Cláirín, located near the city of Cláirín in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • BFR Liosmór, located near the city of Liosmór in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • BFR Carbad, located near the city of Carbad in the Kingdom of Ardliss.
  • BFR Áthdara, located near the city of Áthdara in the Kingdom of Firada.

Naval Stations

The Royal Ossorian Navy jointly operates several overseas stations (Ossorian Gaelic: Stáisiún Comhoibríochtaí Ríoga; English: Royal Joint Operations Station) in various foreign countries:

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

Shipyards

The Royal Ossorian Navy operates five fleetyards (Ossorian Gaelic: Clós Cabhlaigh Ríoga; English: Royal Naval Yard) in the High Kingdom:

  • CCR Cléire, located near the city of Kenlis in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • CCR Gabhrán, located near the city of Gabhrán in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • CCR Neasáin, located near the city of Neasáin in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • CCR Cuandor, located near the city of Cuandor in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • CCR Meáin, located near the city of Meáin in the Kingdom of Dídean.

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.

Fighting arms

Surface Fleet

Standing Fleets

Task Groups

  • Task Group Arzell
  • Task Group Alyksberg
  • Task Group Hemar
  • Task Group Vormsi
  • Task Group 19 - based at SCR Awamangu, West Aotearoa
  • Task Group 23 - based at SCR Svartö, Nordkrusen
  • Task Group 29 - based at SCR Brownsburg, Allamunnika
  • Task Group 36 - based at SCR Eltykan, Gylias
  • Task Group 49 - based at SCR Vanersdal, Delkora
  • Task Group 62 - based at SCR Ras al-Zib, Mansuriyyah

Submarine Service

Fleet Air Arm

Royal Marines

Royal Fleet Auxiliary

Administrative directorates

  • Naval Intelligence Directorate (Stiúrthóireacht Faisnéise Cabhlaigh)
  • Cyber Warfare Directorate (Stiúrthóireacht Cibear Chogaíochta)
  • Trans-Atmospheric Warfare Directorate (Stiúrthóireacht Cogaíochta Tras-Atmaisféarach)

Inventory

Ships

Aircraft

Fighters

Name Image Type Origin No. in Service Notes
T-28 Flichne Super Etendard - RIAT 2012 (8458477490).jpg Strike fighter  Ossoria
T-30 Fáinleog EF-18A Spain (16527586494).jpg Multirole fighter  Ossoria
T-35 Séideán Rafale M-16-EybnCWLWgAAi3I9.jpeg Multirole fighter  Ossoria

Support

Name Image Type Origin No. in Service Notes
L-14 Éadar E-2C Hawkeye Bear Aces.jpg AEW&C  Ossoria
A/I-14 Éadar Grumman C-2A Greyhound of VR-24 in flight over the Mediterranean Sea on 1 July 1988 (6440873).jpg Carrier onboard delivery
Aerial refueling tanker
 Ossoria

Patrol

Name Image Type Origin No. in Service Notes
P-9 Sléibhín P-3c 03l (modified).jpg Maritime patrol aircraft  Ossoria

Helicopters

Name Image Type Origin No. in Service Notes
H-21 Ellyll Royal Navy Melin Mk 2 Helicopters on HMS Illustrious MOD 45157435.jpg Anti-submarine warfare
Medium-lift transport
Search and rescue
Utility helicopter
 Ossoria
H-24 Siabhra MV-22 mcas Miramar 2014.JPG Carrier onboard delivery
Aerial refueling tanker
AEW&C
 Ossoria

Equipment

Customs and traditions

Current Naming Conventions

Hull Classification Codes