Task Group (Naval unit)
A Naval Task Group is a flotilla-sized sub-division of a Naval Task Force, comprised of multiple Naval Task Units or Squadrons assembled ad hoc for a particular mission objective.
Description
A Naval Task Group is an operational sub-division of a Naval Task Force, built up from multiple Naval Task Units or Squadrons for the purpose of accomplishing a particular naval mission objective. As an operational unit it can be assembled using ships from various Naval Task Units and Squadrons without requiring a formal and/or permanent fleet reorganization, which can be easily dissolved or subsequently reorganized as needed based on the changing needs of the missions to which it is assigned. Task Groups will sometimes have a mission-specific name, such as "Strike Group", "Battle Group", "Expeditionary Group", "Assault Group", etc. Particularly large Task Groups will typically be commanded by a Flag Officer with the rank of Commodore (1st Class), or a Flag Officer with the appointment of Fleet Admiral (usually of the substantive rank of Rear Admiral), and will be officially referred to within the Naval Chain of Command as "Commander, Task Group <identifier>" ("CTG <identifier>").
A Task Group that is part of a Task Force might also simply be identified by a decimalized numerical code designation following the term "Task Group" and the numerical designator of the "Task Force" (e.g. "17." for Task Force 17), the number of the Task Force being derived from the originating parent fleet and a sequential designator. The Task Group Subunit of the Task Force can be appended to the TF numerical designator by a successive decimal point separator, such as Task Group 17.5 (Task Force 17, Task Group #5).
History & Background
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.
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 --» Numbered Fleet --» Named Fleet
See also
- Please also see: Imperial Navy/Organization.
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