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'''Task Group 91.1''' (abbrev: ''TG 91.1'') is a multi-vessel [[task group]] within the [[Tenth Fleet]]. Commanded by [[ | '''Task Group 91.1''' (abbrev: ''TG 91.1'') is a multi-vessel [[task group]] within the [[Tenth Fleet]]. Commanded by [[RADM]] [[Sir]] James Jones, [[KSK]], [[GCE]], [[CR]], [[SC]], [[OG]], [[CGM]], [[GS]], [[QBM]], [[CBM]], [[RMN]], from his flagship {{hms|Thunderer|SD-323}}, the task group's area of operations includes the [[wikipedia:United_States_of_America|US]] states of [[wikipedia:California|California]] and [[wikipedia:Nevada|Nevada]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Task Group 91.1 was formed and established in June 2014 by order of the [[First Space Lord]], [[FADM]] [[Sir]] Scott Akers.<ref name="ND14JU01U">[[Naval Directive 14JU-01U]]</ref> The first commanding officer was [[CAPTSG]] Sir Thomas Marrone. Its charter member vessels were {{hms|Artemis|BC-592}} (flagship), {{hms|Wolf|CA-429}}, and {{hms|Roland|DD-476}}. | |||
At BayCon 2015 in Santa Clara, CA, the task group was the host echelon for the annual Tenth Fleet summit, where {{hms|Cerberus|CLAC-42}} commissioned. The next month ''Cerberus'' and {{hms|Merlin|CA-420}} (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.<ref name="ND15JN01">[[Naval Directive 15JN-01]]</ref> CAPTSG Jones received his promotion to flag status as [[Commodore]] of the task group in October.<ref name="ND15OC01">[[Naval Directive 15OC-01]]</ref> The crew of ''Artemis'' upgraded to the [[superdreadnought]] {{hms|Medusa|SD-316}} under the command of [[CDRE]] Michael Garcia, and ''Merlin'''s crew upgraded to ''Artemis''. {{hms|Bedivere|DD-486}} returned to the Tenth Fleet and was added along with ''Medusa'' to the task group's command. | At BayCon 2015 in Santa Clara, CA, the task group was the host echelon for the annual Tenth Fleet summit, where {{hms|Cerberus|CLAC-42}} commissioned. The next month ''Cerberus'' and {{hms|Merlin|CA-420}} (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.<ref name="ND15JN01">[[Naval Directive 15JN-01]]</ref> CAPTSG Jones received his promotion to flag status as [[Commodore]] of the task group in October.<ref name="ND15OC01">[[Naval Directive 15OC-01]]</ref> The crew of ''Artemis'' upgraded to the [[superdreadnought]] {{hms|Medusa|SD-316}} under the command of [[CDRE]] Michael Garcia, and ''Merlin'''s crew upgraded to ''Artemis''. {{hms|Bedivere|DD-486}} returned to the Tenth Fleet and was added along with ''Medusa'' to the task group's command. | ||
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This Task Group has the following subordinate echelons and member vessels: | This Task Group has the following subordinate echelons and member vessels: | ||
===[[BatRon 2|Battle Squadron 2 (BatRon 2)]]=== | ===[[BatRon 2|Battle Squadron 2 (BatRon 2)]]=== | ||
[[BatRon 2]] is under the command of [[CDRE]] | [[BatRon 2]] is under the command of [[CDRE]] Joseph Harney. The Squadron is comprised of the following two Divisions: | ||
====[[Battle Division 201|Battle Division 201 (BatDiv 201)]]==== | ====[[Battle Division 201|Battle Division 201 (BatDiv 201)]]==== | ||
[[BatDiv 201]] is under the command of [[CAPTJG]] Erik Roberts | [[BatDiv 201]] is under the command of [[CAPTJG]] Erik Roberts. | ||
* [[HMS Medusa (SD-316)]] (Division Flagship), under the command of [[CAPTJG]] Erik Roberts | * [[HMS Medusa (SD-316)]] (Division Flagship), under the command of [[CAPTJG]] Erik Roberts. Patrolling San Francisco, CA. | ||
* [[HMS Intractable (SD-459)]], under the command of [[CAPTJG]] Jack Yeager. Patrolling Antioch, CA. | * [[HMS Intractable (SD-459)]], under the command of [[CAPTJG]] Jack Yeager. Patrolling Antioch, CA. | ||
====[[Battle Division 202|Battle Division 202 (BatDiv 202)]]==== | ====[[Battle Division 202|Battle Division 202 (BatDiv 202)]]==== | ||
[[BatDiv 202]] is under the command of [[ | [[BatDiv 202]] is under the command of [[CAPTSG]] Sonja Thiede. | ||
* [[HMS Thunderer (SD-323)]] (Division Flagship), under the command of [[ | * [[HMS Thunderer (SD-323)]] (Division Flagship), under the command of [[CAPTSG]] Sonja Thiede. Patrolling Fresno, CA. | ||
* [[HMS Revenge (SD-317)]] (Squadron Flagship), under the command of [[CAPTJG]] Theresa Hindle. Patrolling Sacramento, CA. | * [[HMS Revenge (SD-317)]] (Squadron Flagship), under the command of [[CAPTJG]] Theresa Hindle. Patrolling Sacramento, CA. | ||
===[[Battlecruiser Division 921|Battlecruiser Division 921 (BatCruDiv 921)]]=== | ===[[Battlecruiser Division 921|Battlecruiser Division 921 (BatCruDiv 921)]]=== | ||
[[BatCruDiv 921]] is under the command of [[CAPTSG]] Christopher Beilby | [[BatCruDiv 921]] is under the command of [[CAPTSG]] Christopher Beilby. | ||
* [[HMS Artemis (BC-592)]] (Division Flagship), under the command of [[CAPTSG]] Christopher Beilby | * [[HMS Artemis (BC-592)]] (Division Flagship), under the command of [[CAPTSG]] Christopher Beilby. Patrolling Santa Ana, CA. | ||
* [[GNS Randolph Candless (BC-56)]], under the command of [[CAPT]] Aaron Davis, [[GSN]]. Patrolling Victorville, CA. | * [[GNS Randolph Candless (BC-56)]], under the command of [[CAPT]] Aaron Davis, [[GSN]]. Patrolling Victorville, CA. | ||
=== | ===Detached Duty=== | ||
The following vessels are not currently assigned to | The following vessels are not currently assigned to any of the above echelon forces and are on detached duty with the Task Group: | ||
* [[HMS | * [[HMS Avalon (CL-395)]], under the command of [[CDR]] Timothy Simpson. Patrolling San Diego, CA. | ||
==Former Echelons and Members== | ==Former Echelons and Members== | ||
* [[Destroyer Division 231]] - formed 15 June 2016 and dissolved 24 August 2016: | * [[Destroyer Division 231]] - formed 15 June 2016 and dissolved 24 August 2016: | ||
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* [[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. | ||
* [[HMS Bedivere (DD-486)]] - Upgraded to ''Avalon'' on 18 June 2018. | |||
==Honors== | ==Honors== | ||
Revision as of 04:42, 15 July 2018
| Task Group 91.1 | |
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 (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 RADM Sir James Jones, KSK, GCE, CR, SC, OG, CGM, GS, QBM, CBM, RMN, from his flagship HMS Thunderer, the task group's area of operations includes the US states of California and Nevada.
History
Task Group 91.1 was formed and established in June 2014 by order of the First Space Lord, FADM Sir Scott Akers.[1] The first commanding officer was CAPTSG Sir Thomas Marrone. 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.[2] CAPTSG Jones received his promotion to flag status as Commodore of the task group in October.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5]. 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.[6].
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 Joseph Harney. The Squadron is comprised of the following two Divisions:
Battle Division 201 (BatDiv 201)
BatDiv 201 is under the command of CAPTJG Erik Roberts.
- HMS Medusa (SD-316) (Division Flagship), under the command of CAPTJG Erik Roberts. 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 CAPTSG Sonja Thiede.
- HMS Thunderer (SD-323) (Division Flagship), under the command of CAPTSG Sonja Thiede. 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.
- HMS Artemis (BC-592) (Division Flagship), under the command of CAPTSG Christopher Beilby. Patrolling Santa Ana, CA.
- GNS Randolph Candless (BC-56), under the command of CAPT Aaron Davis, GSN. Patrolling Victorville, CA.
Detached Duty
The following vessels are not currently assigned to any of the above echelon forces and are on detached duty with the Task Group:
- HMS Avalon (CL-395), under the command of CDR 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.
- HMS Bedivere (DD-486) - Upgraded to Avalon on 18 June 2018.
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 |