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The following vessels are not currently assigned to or aligned with any of the above echelon forces: | The following vessels are not currently assigned to or aligned with any of the above echelon forces: | ||
* [[HMS Bedivere (DD-486)]], under the command of [[LCDR]] Timothy Simpson. Patrolling San Diego, CA. | * [[HMS Bedivere (DD-486)]], under the command of [[LCDR]] Timothy Simpson. Patrolling San Diego, CA. | ||
==Former Members== | ==Former Echelons and Members== | ||
* [[Destroyer Division 231]] - formed 15 June 2016 and dissolved 24 August 2016: | |||
** [[HMS Roland (DD-476)]] (division flagship) - Upgraded to commission ''Intractable'' on 24 August 2016. | |||
** [[HMS Chainshot (DD-372)]] - Upgraded to commission ''Revenge'' on 27 August 2016. | |||
* [[HMS Cerberus (CLAC-42)]] - Crew merged with ''Wolf'' to commission ''Thunderer'' on 31 July 2016. | * [[HMS Cerberus (CLAC-42)]] - Crew merged with ''Wolf'' to commission ''Thunderer'' on 31 July 2016. | ||
* [[HMS Merlin (CA-420)]] - Upgraded to recommission ''Artemis'' on 28 November 2015, ''Merlin'' has since recommissioned within [[Second Fleet]]. | * [[HMS Merlin (CA-420)]] - Upgraded to recommission ''Artemis'' on 28 November 2015, ''Merlin'' has since recommissioned within [[Second Fleet]]. | ||
* [[HMS Wolf (CA-429)]] - Crew merged with ''Cerberus'' to commission ''Thunderer'' on 31 July 2016. | * [[HMS Wolf (CA-429)]] - Crew merged with ''Cerberus'' to commission ''Thunderer'' on 31 July 2016. | ||
* [[HMLAC Grimalkin (LAC-002)]] - Upgraded to ''Bedivere'' on 28 November 2015. | * [[HMLAC Grimalkin (LAC-002)]] - Upgraded to ''Bedivere'' on 28 November 2015. | ||
* [[HMLAC Cochrane (LAC-010)]] - Decommissioned 1 June 2016 due to inactivity. | * [[HMLAC Cochrane (LAC-010)]] - Decommissioned 1 June 2016 due to inactivity. | ||
Revision as of 08:40, 13 September 2016
| Task Group 91.1 | |
|---|---|
 (TG 91.1) | |
| Flagship: | HMS Thunderer |
| Commander: | CDRE James Jones |
| Area of Operations: |
USA: CA, NV |
| Reporting to: | Tenth Fleet |
| Website: | TenthFleet.org |
Task Group 91.1 (abbrev: TG 91.1) is a multi-vessel task group within the Tenth Fleet. Commanded by CDRE James Jones, SC, OE, OG, GS, CGM, from his flagship HMS Thuinderer, the task group's area of operations includes the US states of California and Nevada.
History
TG 91.1 was formed and established in June 2014 with the unnumbered Naval Directive 14JU-01U from the First Space Lord, FADM Lord Sir Scott Akers, to CAPTSG Sir Thomas Marrone to assume command. Its charter member vessels were HMS Artemis (flagship), HMS Wolf, and HMS Roland.
At BayCon 2015 in Santa Clara, CA, the task group was the host echelon for the annual Tenth Fleet summit, where HMS Cerberus commissioned. The next month Cerberus and HMS Merlin (Santa Ana, CA) were added to the task group by Naval Directive 15JU-01U. Shortly after the inclusion of those two vessels, Sir Thomas stepped down as the task group's Commanding Officer and then-CAPTSG James Jones relieved him; Cerberus became flagship of the task group.[1] CAPTSG Jones received his promotion to flag status as Commodore of the task group in October.[2] The crew of Artemis upgraded to the superdreadnought HMS Medusa under the command of CDRE Michael Garcia, and Merlin's crew upgraded to Artemis. HMS Bedivere returned to the Tenth Fleet and was added along with Medusa to the task group's command.
2016 saw the beginning of additional echelon forces added to the task group, with the addition of HMS Chainshot under the command of CAPTJG Joseph Harney in late May during the very first Task Group 91.1 Summit at BayCon 2016. Chainshot and Roland formed Destroyer Division 231 under then-CDR Jack Yeager's command the following month.[3] At the end of July, Wolf and Cerberus consolidated their crews to form the second superdreadnought in the task group, HMS Thunderer under CAPTJG Sonja Thiede's command, and with CDRE Jones aboard, Thunderer became the task group's latest flagship. Shortly after, GNS Randolph Candless formed out of the crew of Artemis under the command of CAPT Aaron Davis, GSN, and formed Battlecruiser Division 921 with their former mothership; Artemis serving as flag for the division.[4]. Roland upgraded to HMS Intractable and Chainshot upgraded to HMS Revenge. With now four superdreadnoughts operating within the Greater San Francisco Bay Area and Central Valleys, Battle Squadron 2 formed under the command of CDRE Sir Joseph Harney.[5].
Task Group Commanding Officers
| # | Name | Flagship | Assumed | Relieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAPTSG Sir Thomas Marrone, KR | HMS Artemis | 17 Jun 2014 | 08 Jun 2015 |
| 2 | CDRE James Jones, SC, OE, OG, GS, CGM | HMS Thunderer | 08 Jun 2015 | Incumbent |
Task Group Headquarters Unit
- Commanding Officer: CDRE James Jones, SC, OE, OG, GS, CGM
- Deputy Commanding Officer: CAPTSG Christopher Beilby, OR
- Chief of Staff: VACANT
- Flag Captain: CAPTJG Sonja Thiede, SC, QBM, EM (HMS Thunderer)
- Staff Yeoman: ENS Marc Reeve
Order of Battle
This Task Group has the following subordinate echelons and member vessels:
Battle Squadron 2 (BatRon 2)
BatRon 2 is under the command of CDRE Sir Joseph Harney, KDE. The Squadron is comprised of the following two Divisions:
Battle Division 201 (BatDiv 201)
BatDiv 201 is under the command of CAPTJG Erik Roberts, QBM.
- HMS Medusa (SD-316) (Division Flagship), under the command of CAPTJG Erik Roberts, QBM. Patrolling San Francisco, CA.
- HMS Intractable (SD-459), under the command of CAPTJG Jack Yeager. Patrolling Antioch, CA.
Battle Division 202 (BatDiv 202)
BatDiv 202 is under the command of CAPTJG Sonja Thiede, SC, QBM, EM.
- HMS Thunderer (SD-323) (Division Flagship), under the command of CAPTJG Sonja Thiede, SC, QBM. Patrolling Fresno, CA.
- HMS Revenge (SD-317) (Squadron Flagship), under the command of CAPTJG Theresa Hindle. Patrolling Sacramento, CA.
Battlecruiser Division 921 (BatCruDiv 921)
BatCruDiv 921 is under the command of CAPTSG Christopher Beilby, OR.
- HMS Artemis (BC-592) (Division Flagship), under the command of CAPTSG Christopher Beilby, OR. Patrolling Santa Ana, CA.
- GNS Randolph Candless (BC-56), under the command of CAPT Aaron Davis, GSN. Patrolling Victorville, CA.
Non-Aligned Members
The following vessels are not currently assigned to or aligned with any of the above echelon forces:
- HMS Bedivere (DD-486), under the command of LCDR Timothy Simpson. Patrolling San Diego, CA.
Former Echelons and Members
- Destroyer Division 231 - formed 15 June 2016 and dissolved 24 August 2016:
- HMS Roland (DD-476) (division flagship) - Upgraded to commission Intractable on 24 August 2016.
- HMS Chainshot (DD-372) - Upgraded to commission Revenge on 27 August 2016.
- HMS Cerberus (CLAC-42) - Crew merged with Wolf to commission Thunderer on 31 July 2016.
- HMS Merlin (CA-420) - Upgraded to recommission Artemis on 28 November 2015, Merlin has since recommissioned within Second Fleet.
- HMS Wolf (CA-429) - Crew merged with Cerberus to commission Thunderer on 31 July 2016.
- HMLAC Grimalkin (LAC-002) - Upgraded to Bedivere on 28 November 2015.
- HMLAC Cochrane (LAC-010) - Decommissioned 1 June 2016 due to inactivity.
Honors
Decorations
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- Royal Meritorious Unit Citation: Per Tenth Fleet Order 1507-01, awarded to all members of Task Group 91.1 at the time of issuance (7 July 2015); HMS Artemis, HMS Merlin, HMS Roland, HMS Wolf, and HMS Cerberus.
Task Group Orders
| Order | Effective Date | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task Group 91.1 Order 1608-03 | 28 Aug 2016 | Silesian Anti-Piracy Campaign Medal, August 2016 | |
| Task Group 91.1 Order 1606-11 | 06 Jun 2016 | Silesian Anti-Piracy Campaign Medal, June 2016 | |
| Task Group 91.1 Order 1604-01 | 01 Apr 2016 | Silesian Anti-Piracy Campaign Medal, March 2016 | |
| Task Group 91.1 Order 1603-07 | 07 Mar 2016 | Appointment of Staff Yeoman | |
| Task Group 91.1 Order 1602-13 | 29 Feb 2016 | Appointment of Staff Communications Officer | |
| Task Group 91.1 Order 1601-01 | 25 Jan 2016 | Navy/Marine Achievement Medal, January 2016 | |
| Task Group 91.1 Order 1511-03 | 22 Nov 2015 | Masadan Occupation Medal, November 2015 | |
| Task Group 91.1 Order 1510-03 | 09 Oct 2015 | Silesian Anti-Piracy Campaign Medal, October 2015 | |
| Task Group 91.1 Order 1506-01 | 08 Jun 2015 | Appointment of Staff Operations NCO | |
| Task Group 91.1 Order 1503-01 | 24 Mar 2015 | Meritorious Service Medal, March 2015 | |
| Task Group 91.1 Order 1410-01 | 13 Oct 2014 | Awards, October 2014 |
References
| The Task Groups of the Royal Manticoran Navy | |
|---|---|
| 2nd | 21.1 - 21.2 |
| 6th | 61.1 - 61.9 |
| 10th | 91.1 - 94.1 |