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Revision as of 03:59, 26 September 2016
| Second Fleet | |
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| Commander: | RADM Lord Sir John Neitz, Earl of Westmarch |
| Flagship: | HMS Invincible |
| Area of Operations: |
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 (SD-455), 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."
Second Fleet Commanding Officers
| # | Name | Flagship | Assumed | Relieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RADM Tony Lopes | HMS Gryphon | 28 Feb 2011 | 1 Aug 2014 |
| 2 | RADM Lord Sir John Neitz | HMS Invicible | 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 Sir Christopher Thompson
- Fleet Training Officer: SCPO Derek Sauls
- Fleet COLAC: CAPTJG Justin Dupras
- 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.
Battle Squadron 1 (BatRon 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 two Divisions of four Superdreadnoughts, all located in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
TG 21.1 Screening Units
- 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.
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.
Additional fleet assets
The following units report directly to Second Fleet command:
- 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
| Directive | Effective Date | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1410-A | 07 Oct 2014 | HMS Invincible designated Second Fleet Flagship | |
| 1410-B | 21 Oct 2014 | Service Awards, HMS Leonidas |
Relevant Orders
References
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