Flotilla

A Flotilla is an ad hoc group of naval vessels smaller than a proper Fleet.

Description (Specifications)

A Flotilla is generally composed of multiple vessels of different classes within the same type or different types. It is often used as an administrative grouping as a term for several grouped Naval Squadrons. But whereas a Naval Squadron is composed of multiple vessels of the same type and class, a Flotilla can be built up from Naval Squadrons comprising different classes of vessel, or of groups of Naval vessels of different classes, if not different types. An ad hoc assemblage of combat vessels larger than a squadron in size will sometime be referred to as a Flotilla. The term "Flotilla" overlaps with the terms Task Unit and Task Group to some degree.

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

See also

• Please also see: Imperial Navy/Organization.

References & Cobtributors (Sources)

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