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}}The '''Second Fleet''' (''Gryphon'') is one of the [[List of RMN Numbered Fleets|numbered fleets]] within {{trmn}}. Commanded by [[RADM]] The [[Earl]] of [[Westmarch]] from his flagship {{hms|Invincible| SD-455}}, this fleet's area of operations includes the [[wikipedia:United_States|U.S.]] states of [[wikipedia:Illinois|Illinois]], [[wikipedia:Indiana|Indiana]], [[wikipedia:Kentucky|Kentucky]], [[wikipedia:Michigan|Michigan]], [[wikipedia:Minnesota|Minnesota]], [[wikipedia:Ohio|Ohio]], and [[wikipedia:Wisconsin|Wisconsin]], as well as the [[wikipedia:Canada|Canadian]] province of [[wikipedia:Ontario|Ontario]]. | }}The '''Second Fleet''' (''Gryphon'') is one of the [[List of RMN Numbered Fleets|numbered fleets]] within {{trmn}}. Commanded by [[RADM]] The [[Earl]] of [[Westmarch]] from his flagship {{hms|Invincible| SD-455}}, this fleet's area of operations includes the [[wikipedia:United_States|U.S.]] states of [[wikipedia:Illinois|Illinois]], [[wikipedia:Indiana|Indiana]], [[wikipedia:Kentucky|Kentucky]], [[wikipedia:Michigan|Michigan]], [[wikipedia:Minnesota|Minnesota]], [[wikipedia:Ohio|Ohio]], and [[wikipedia:Wisconsin|Wisconsin]], as well as the [[wikipedia:Canada|Canadian]] province of [[wikipedia:Ontario|Ontario]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Second Fleet was established in 2011 through [[ | Second Fleet was established in 2011 through [[Naval Directive 11FB-03]], which appointed Antonio Lopes to the position of Commanding Officer of Second Fleet and Second Naval District and brevetted him to the rank of Rear Admiral of the Red. | ||
Operations commenced on 30 August, 2011 with the commissioning of the fleet's first ship, [[HMS Merlin (CA-270)]] in Minneapolis, founded and commanded by then-[[CAPTJG]] John Neitz. 30 August is still observed annually as "Gryphon Fleet Day," and ''Merlin'' bears the title "''First in the Fleet.''" | Operations commenced on 30 August, 2011 with the commissioning of the fleet's first ship, [[HMS Merlin (CA-270)]] in Minneapolis, founded and commanded by then-[[CAPTJG]] John Neitz. 30 August is still observed annually as "Gryphon Fleet Day," and ''Merlin'' bears the title "''First in the Fleet.''" | ||
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| Commander: | RADM Lord Sir John Neitz, Earl of Westmarch |
| Flagship: | HMS Invincible |
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USA: IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, OH, WI CAN: ON |
| Reporting to: | First Space Lord |
The Second Fleet (Gryphon) is one of the numbered fleets within The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc.. Commanded by RADM The Earl of Westmarch from his flagship HMS Invincible, this fleet's area of operations includes the U.S. states of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, as well as the Canadian province of Ontario.
History
Second Fleet was established in 2011 through Naval Directive 11FB-03, which appointed Antonio Lopes to the position of Commanding Officer of Second Fleet and Second Naval District and brevetted him to the rank of Rear Admiral of the Red.
Operations commenced on 30 August, 2011 with the commissioning of the fleet's first ship, HMS Merlin (CA-270) in Minneapolis, founded and commanded by then-CAPTJG John Neitz. 30 August is still observed annually as "Gryphon Fleet Day," and Merlin bears the title "First in the Fleet."
A party of Merlin crew members traveled to ValleyCon 37 (21-23 October, 2011 in Fargo, ND), where David Weber was Author Guest of Honor. The merlins operated a recruiting table at the convention and this was the first time in the history of TRMN that Weber saw members in action at a convention. As a large number of Honorverse fans were attracted by Weber's presence, the merlins were able to recruit sufficient members for a local chapter, resulting in the November 2011 launch of HMS Kodiak Max (CA-413).
Merlin was also growing rapidly at this time, and Captain Neitz recognized the potential for multiple ships in the Twin Cities, as well as the leadership potential in crew members Justin Grays and Jill McTavish. In November 2011, they launched HMS Samurai (CL-356) with a cadre of friends that they had recruited for Merlin, which was the first time in TRMN history that an expansion chapter had formed from crew members of another existing ship.
2012 saw further Twin Cities expansion with the crew of Merlin transferring to the newly commissioned battlecruiser HMS Invincible while then-CAPTJG Grays and part of the Samurai crew took over Merlin and then-CDR McTavish took command of Samurai. The Third Space Lord referred to this as "The Great Re-Juggling" and the resultant group of three ships were united as Cruiser Division 211 with Naval Directive 12AP-03 on 15 April 2012. This was the the first-ever formation of a multi-ship unit (other than a fleet) in TRMN, and was the predecessor of the current Battle Squadron 1.
2012 also saw growth elsewhere in the Second Naval District, with
Second Fleet Commanding Officers
| # | Name | Flagship | Assumed | Relieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RADM Sir Antonio Lopes | HMS Gryphon | 28 Feb 2011 | 1 Aug 2014 |
| 2 | RADM Lord Sir John Neitz | HMS Invincible | 1 Aug 2014 (acting) 22 May 2015 (permanent) |
Incumbent |
Fleet Headquarters Unit
- Commanding Officer: RADM Lord Sir John Neitz, MC, KR, DSO, Earl of Westmarch.
- Deputy Commanding Officer: CDRE Lord Sir Justin Grays, KCE, DSO, QBM, Baron New Victoria.
- Fleet Bosun: FSMCPO Daniel Stiglich
- Fleet Chief of Staff: VACANT
- Fleet Intelligence Officer: CDR Jackie Snedden
- Fleet Operations Officer: CDR Christopher Thompson, MC, OC, NS, ME, CGM, GS
- Fleet Training Officer: SCPO Derek Sauls
- Fleet COLAC: CAPTJG Justin Dupras, OG
- Fleet Flag Captain: CAPTJG Emily Herron
- Fleet Flag Lieutenant: VACANT
Order of Battle
Task Force 21 (TF 21)
- Main Article: Task Force 21
TF 21 is under the command of CDRE Lord Sir Justin Grays, KCE. The Task Force carries two task groups as subordinate echelons.
Task Group 21.1 (TG 21.1)
- Main Article: Task Group 21.1
TG 21.1 is under the command of CDRE Lord Sir Justin Grays, KCE. The Task Group consists of Battle Squadron 1 along with screening elements.
- HMS Leonidas (BC-584) Location: Moorhead, MN.
- HMS Merlin (CA-270) Location: Rochester, MN.
- HMS Lodestone (DD-64) Location: Elk River, MN.
- HMS Vixen (DD-174) Location: Willmar, MN.
Battle Squadron 1 (BatRon 1)
- Main Article: Battle Squadron 1
BatRon 1 is under the command of CDRE Dame Jill McTavish, KDE, and is assigned to Task Group 21.1. This Squadron is comprised of four Superdreadnoughts, all located in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
- HMS Imperatrix (SD-457)
- HMS Intrepid (SD-463)
- HMS Invincible (SD-455) Second Fleet flagship.
- HMS Valkyrie (SD-355) Squadron flagship.
Task Group 21.2 (TG 21.2)
- Main Article: Task Group 21.2
TG 21.1 is under the command of CAPTJG Timothy Bailey, and comprises chapters located in the state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
- HMS Musashi (BC-775) Location: Milwaukee, WI.
- HMS Kodiak Max (CA-413) Location: Marquette, MI.
- HMS Galahad (DD-478) Location: Chicago, IL (north suburbs).
- HMS Gawain (DD-481) Location: Madison, WI.
Cruiser Division 711 (CruDiv 711)
- Main Article: Cruiser Division 711
- HMS Hexapuma (CA-412) Location: Louisville, KY.
- HMS Sabrepike (CA-417) Location: Franklin, OH.
LAC Wing 62
- Main Article: LAC Wing 62
All Light Attack Craft in Second Fleet are assigned to the 62nd LAC Wing, based aboard HMS Demon (CLAC-62). The wing's Commanding Officer (COLAC) is CAPTJG Justin Dupras.
Alpha Flight, LAC Wing 62
- HMLAC Superior (LAC-004) Location: Duluth, MN.
- HMLAC Sgian Dubh (LAC-012) Location: River Falls, WI.
Buckeye Flight, LAC Wing 62
- HMLAC Caleb (LAC-013) Location: Toledo, OH.
- HMLAC Abraxas (LAC-014) Location: Cleveland, OH.
- HMLAC Stiletto (LAC-018) Location: Columbus, OH.
Non-aligned units
The following units are not aligned with any of the above echelon forces and report directly to the Second Fleet:
- HMS Gryphon (SD-153) Location: Indianapolis, IN.
- HMS Demon (CLAC-62) Location: Chicago, IL.
- HMS Ajax (BC-545) Location: Detroit, MI.
- HMS Apollo (CL-80) Location: Lafayette, IN.
- HM Pinnace Ajax-01 Location: Fort Erie, ONT.
- HM Pinnace Demon-01 Location: Grand Rapids, MI.
Former Echelons and Member Vessels
- LCruRon 651
- HMS Samurai (CL-356)
- HMS Gallant (CL-315)
- HMS Odin (CL-101)
- HMS Arrowhead (DD-323)
- HMS Hotspur (DD-02)
- HMS Tornado (DD-488)
- HMLAC Highlander's Pride (LAC-005)
- GSNLAC Green Knight (LAC-011)
Fleet Orders
| NOTE: This Wiki is the authoritative source for orders per the Fourth Space Lord. All orders have been provided by the issuing authority or are as posted in the TRMN Forums. |
| Fleet Order | Effective Date | Subject | Status |
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| Second Fleet Order 1609-B | 19 Sep 2016 | Award of Navy Achievement Medal, LionCon | |
| Second Fleet Order 1609-A | 13 Sep 2016 | Award of Prisoner of War Medal, Trek 50th Anniversary | |
| Second Fleet Order 1608-F | 19 Aug 2016 | Commissioning of Pinnace Ajax-01 | |
| Second Fleet Order 1608-E | 18 Aug 2016 | Award of Prisoner of War Medal, M. Schroeder | |
| Second Fleet Order 1608-D | 18 Aug 2016 | Award of Prisoner of War Medal, A. Lopes | |
| Second Fleet Order 1608-C | 17 Aug 2016 | Award of Masadan Occupation Medal, C. Thompson | |
| Second Fleet Order 1608-B | 03 Aug 2016 | Award of Prisoner of War Medal, M. Timko | |
| Second Fleet Order 1608-A | 01 Aug 2016 | Operational Awards, CONvergence 2016 | |
| Second Fleet Order 1607-B | 31 Jul 2016 | Award of Masadan Occupation Medal, M. Cucchiarella | |
| Second Fleet Order 1607-A | 03 Jul 2016 | Operational Awards, InConJunction 2016 | |
| Second Fleet Order 1606-B | 06 Jun 2016 | Commissioning Pinnace Demon-01 | |
| Second Fleet Order 1606-A | 06 Jun 2016 | Commissioning of HMLAC Stiletto | |
| Second Fleet Order 1605-B | 16 May 2016 | Decommissioning of Pinnace Hexapuma-01 | |
| Second Fleet Order 1605-A | 04 May 2016 | Decommissioning of Pinnace Invincible-01 | |
| Second Fleet Order 1604-F | 26 Apr 2016 | Commissioning of HMLAC Abraxas | |
| Second Fleet Order 1604-E | 25 Apr 2016 | Award of Prisoner of War Medal, FSA Anime Detour | |
| Second Fleet Order 1604-D | 25 Apr 2016 | Commissioning HMLAC Caleb | |
| Second Fleet Order 1604-C | 27 Jan 2016 | Award of Prisoner of War Medal, J. Dupras | |
| Second Fleet Order 1604-B | 10 Apr 2016 | Award of Naval Commendation Decoration, G. Strayer | |
| Second Fleet Order 1604-A | 03 Apr 2016 | Commissioning of HMLAC Sgian Dubh | |
| Second Fleet Order 1603-E | 27 Mar 2016 | Appointment of CO Task Force 21 | |
| Second Fleet Order 1603-D | 14 Mar 2016 | Operational Awards, Marscon 2016 | |
| Second Fleet Order 1603-C | 10 Mar 2016 | Appointment of Fleet SMCPO 2nd Fleet | |
| Second Fleet Order 1603-B | 09 Mar 2016 | Appointment of CO BatRon 1 | |
| Second Fleet Order 1603-A | 05 Mar 2016 | Operational Awards, HonorCon 2015 | |
| Second Fleet Order 1601-A | 27 Jan 2016 | Gryphon Trophy first challenge 2016 | |
| Second Fleet Order 1512-A | 25 Dec 2015 | Toys for Tots Drive Thanks | |
| Second Fleet Order 1509-A | 21 Sep 2015 | Commissioning of GSNLAC Green Knight | |
| Second Fleet Order 1507-B | 26 Jul 2015 | CONvergence 2015 Operational Awards | |
| Second Fleet Order 1507-A | 03 Jul 2015 | Award of NCDs for Twin Cities Pride | |
| Second Fleet Order 1506-D | 12 Jun 2015 | Command Authority during CO absence | |
| Second Fleet Order 1506-C | 03 Jun 2015 | Appointment of Fleet Deputy CO | |
| Second Fleet Order 1506-B | 02 Jun 2015 | Award of Prisoner of War Medal, L. Bloodgood | |
| Second Fleet Order 1506-A | 01 Jun 2015 | Award of Prisoner of War Medal, Harisen Daiko | |
| Second Fleet Order 1504-A | 01 Apr 2015 | Award of Naval Commendation Decorations for Chi-Fi | |
| Second Fleet Order 1503-C | 31 Mar 2015 | Operational Awards: Marscon | |
| Second Fleet Order 1503-B | 29 Mar 2015 | Operational Awards: ChiFi | |
| Second Fleet Order 1503-A | 23 Mar 2015 | Mention in Dispatches, S. Day | |
| Second Fleet Order 1501-B | 26 Jan 2014 | Commissioning of Pinnace Sabrepike-One | |
| Second Fleet Order 1501-A | 01 Jan 2015 | Appointment of Staff Intelligence officer, 2nd Fleet | |
| Second Fleet Order 1411-D | 11 Nov 2014 | Award of Masadan Occupation Medal, Anime Fusion | |
| Second Fleet Order 1411-C | 05 Nov 2014 | Commissioning of Pinnace Hexapuma-One | |
| Second Fleet Order 1411-B | 04 Nov 2014 | Award of Prisoner of War Medal, W. Bruns | |
| Second Fleet Order 1411-A | 04 Nov 2014 | Award of Prisoner of War Medal, Ingress Event | |
| Second Fleet Order 1410-B | 21 Oct 2014 | Service Awards, HMS Leonidas | |
| Second Fleet Order 1410-A | 07 Oct 2014 | HMS Invincible designated Second Fleet Flagship |
Relevant Orders
| Directive | Effective Date | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naval Directive 16AP-03 | 19 Apr 2016 | Establishment of LAC Wing 62 | |
| Naval Directive 16AP-02 | 19 Apr 2016 | Appointment of New Commander, Task Force 21 | |
| Naval Directive 15MY-02 | 29 May 2015 | Appointment of Commanding Officer Gryphon Fleet/Second Naval District | |
| Naval Directive 14NO-01 | 29 Nov 2014 | Organization of the Task Force 21 and appointment of its Commander | |
| Naval Directive 14OC-01 | 29 Oct 2014 | Appointment of Acting Commanding Officer Gryphon Fleet/Second Naval District | |
| Naval Directive 14AU-02 | 05 Aug 2014 | Appointment of Acting Commanding Officer Gryphon Fleet/Second Naval District | Superseded by ND 15MY-02 |
| Naval Directive 14OC-01 | 01 Jul 2014 | Appointment of Acting Commanding Officer Gryphon Fleet/Second Naval District | Superseded by ND 14AU-02 |
| Naval Directive 12OC-01 | 21 Oct 2012 | Organization of the First Battle Cruiser Squadron (BatCruDiv 21) and appointment of its Commander | |
| Naval Directive 12AP-03 | 15 Apr 2012 | Organization of the 211th Cruiser Division (CruDiv 211) and appointment of its Commander | Superseded by ND 12OC-01 |
| Naval Directive 11FB-03 | 09 Mar 2011 | Appointment of Second Fleet Commanding Officer | Superseded by ND 14OC-01 |
References
| The Numbered Fleets of the Royal Manticoran Navy | |
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