Squadron (Naval unit)

A Squadron is the basic unit of naval fleet organization.

• It is an organizational groupings of enough warships and auxiliaries to be considered a viable combat force.

Description (Specifications)

Naval assets are grouped into 4-vessel squadrons of the same type and class, further subdivided into 2-vessel divisions for tactical operations based on the intended role and function of the vessel class. They differ from similarly sized Naval Task Units, in that squadrons tend to be uniformly composed of vessels of the same type and class, whereas Naval Task Units are composed of vessels of different type and class formed about the principal vessel type as a formation flag ship with mission supporting elements.

Library Data Referral Tree

Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information:
Naval Organisation:

• Squadron
  • AssaultRon
  • BatRon
  • CruRon
  • ScoutRon
  • TankRon

History & Background (Dossier)

Historically, naval units have been organized both administratively and operationally.

Administrative Organization

Administratively, ships have been grouped together into 4 vessel squadrons of the same type and class, which are then grouped into larger flotillas of vessels of the same type of different classes, which are then subsequently grouped together into administrative fleets of vessels of all types and classes.

• Ship --» Squadron --» Flotilla --» Fleet

Operational Organization

Operationally, ships are typically grouped together based around task and mission objectives. An individual vessel (a "Task Element") will be grouped with other like vessels and their necessary support elements required to perform a particular function, referred to as a "Task Unit". Task Units will be grouped together as needed in order to perform a particular tactical or strategic naval mission as a "Task Group". From the various Task Groups that together comprise a numbered or named Naval Fleet, specific operational Fleets can be assembled and grouped together as necessary in order to prosecute a major Naval Operation or engagement; such operational fleet groupments being designated as "Task Forces".

• Ship ("Task Element") --» Task Unit --» Task Group --» Task Force --» Battle Fleet --» Numbered Fleet --» Named Fleet

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