Example of United States Navy Operational Forces | Graphic

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Example of United States Navy Operational Forces

SUBMARINES
Department (Average 75 Sailors) commanded by Lieutenant/Leading Chief Petty Officer
Submarine (6 Departments; 120-130 Sailors) commanded by Commander
Squadron (Administrative; 5-6 Submarines) commanded by Captian
Submarine Group (Administrative; Several Squadrons) commanded by Rear Admiral

SURFACE
Department (45-240 Sailors) commanded by Lieutenant/Leading Chief Petty Officer
Amphib (5-19 Departments; 250-300 Sailors) commanded by Commander
PHIBRON (3 Ships; 1 LSD, 1 LHD, 1 LPD) commanded by Captain
Amphibious Ready Group (ABout 5000 Personnel; Amphibious Task Force, 2000 Sailors; Land Force, 2200 Marines) commanded by CaptainDestroyer (5-19 Departments;140-300 Sailors) commanded by Commander

DESRON (5-6 Destroyers or Frigates) commanded by Captain

AVIATION

Department (20-100) commanded by Lieutenant/Leading Chief Petty Officer

Squadron (Several Flights; 2-36+ Aircraft; 200-220 Sailors) commanded by Commander

Carrier Wing (Several Squadrons; 65-70 Aircraft; 2500 Personnel) commanded by Captain

Carrier Strike Group (7500 Personnel; 1 Aircraft Carrier; 1+ Cruiser, 2+ Destroyers/Frigates; 65-70 Aircraft) commanded by Rear Admiral

Numbered Fleet (20-30 Ships/Submarines) commanded by Vice Admiral

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