Task Force (Naval unit)

A Naval Task Force is a fleet-sized sub-division of a proper Numbered Fleet, comprised of multiple Naval Task Groups and Task Units assembled ad hoc for a particular mission objective. It is also referred to as a "Battle Fleet".

Description

A Naval Task Force is an operational sub-division of a proper Numbered Fleet built up from multiple Naval Task Groups and Task Units assembled as needed in order to accomplish a particular major strategic mission objective. Particular Task Forces have in general been referred to individually by specific traditional terms such as "Battle Fleet", "Penetration Fleet", "Assault Fleet", "Interdiction Fleet", etc.

History & Background

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

Administratively, ships have been groped 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

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 fall under the general designation of "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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