Structure Naval Service 5

Structure Her/His Majesty’s Naval Service
 The Royal Navy (including Royal Naval Reserve) - including Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval
Nursing Service
 The Royal Marines (including Royal Marines Reserve)
 Naval Careers Service
 Royal Fleet Auxiliary
 Royal Naval Auxiliary Service
 Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service
 Royal Naval Supply and Transport Service
 Royal Corps of Naval Constructors
 Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service, including Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval
Nursing Service Reserve
 Admiral, British Joint Services Mission, Norfolk, USA
 HMS Malabar, Hamilton, Bermuda, who doubled as Commander of NATO's Island Command
Bermuda (ISCOMBERMUDA)
 Admiralty Research Establishment, Portsdown
Her/His Majesty’s Naval Retinue
 Personal Naval Aides-de-Camp to the Queen/King, held by member/s of the Royal Family who
served with the Naval Service/has connections with the Naval Service
o First and Principle Naval Aide-de-Camp to the King, held by the First Sea Lord and Chief
of the Naval Staff with the rank of Admiral of the Fleet
o Naval Aides-de-Camp to the King, held by two naval officers of the Flag Rank, one of
which is Rear-Admiral Commanding HM Yachts
o Marine Aide-de-Camp to the King, held by the Commandant General Royal Marines
with the rank of with the rank of Lieutenant-General
o Naval Equerry to the King,
o Honorary Surgeon to the King, held by Medical Director General of the Navy with rank
of Vice Admiral
o Honorary Physician to the King, held by a member of Naval Medical Services with rank
of Flag Officer
o Honorary Chaplain to the Queen/King, held by Chaplain of the Fleet Chief Royal Navy
Chaplaincy Service
The Admiralty
The Admiralty is the government body under the Defence Council, Ministry of Defence for the
administration of the Naval Service of the United Kingdom. The Admiralty is at Admiralty
Complex, City of Westminster. The Admiralty is predominantly organised into four parts:
 The Admiralty
o Board of Admiralty
o Admiralty Departments
o Admiralty Naval Staff
o Department of Permanent Secretary
The Board of Admiralty

The Board of Admiralty (Admiralty) is the body established under the Defence Council for the
administration of the Naval Service of the United Kingdom. The board is chaired by the First Lord
of the Admiralty. The Board of Admiralty is composed of: professional senior naval
admirals/marine generals that are either Sea Lords, members of the Naval Staff, or Naval
Secretaries; and the Civil Lords which is composed of senior politicians; and civil servants of the
Ministry of Defence. The Board of Admiralty meets formally only once a year, and the day-to-
day running of the Royal Navy is conducted by the Navy Board, which consists only of the Sea
Lords and members of the Naval Staff and does not include any of the Civil Lords.
 The Board of Admiralty

 Civil Lords:
 First Lord of the Admiralty
o Navy Board:
 Sea Lords:
 First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff (with the rank of Admiral of
the Fleet)
o (*Professional head of the Royal Navy as well as the whole
Naval Service)
 Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel (with the rank of
Admiral)
o (*Responsible for personnel and naval shore establishments)
o Admiralty Interview Board
 Commander-in-Chief, Fleet, (with the rank of Admiral)
 Third Sea Lord, and Controller of the Navy (with the rank of Vice
Admiral RN or Lieutenant General RM)
o (*Responsible for procurement and materiel)
 Fourth Sea Lord and Chief of Fleet Support and Materiel, (with the
rank of Vice Admiral or Lieutenant General RM)
o (*Responsible for dockyard organisation and fleet
maintenance)
 Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Admiral, head of the Naval Staff
 Naval Secretary and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Personnel),
(with the rank of Vice Admiral RN or Lieutenant General RM)
o (*Responsible for policy direction on personnel management)
 Hydrographer of the Navy, Rear Admiral
o Admiralty Compass Observatory
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First Sea Nav Sea Lord Admiral

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Naval Staff rd
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 Naval Board
o First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff
o Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel
o Third Sea Lord and Controller of the Navy
o Fourth Sea Lord and Chief of Fleet Support
o Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Capability
o Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Policy
o Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Carriers, Aviation and Amphibious Warfare, and Vice
Admiral Fleet Air Arm
o Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Ships
o Vice Admiral Submarines and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Submarines
o
The First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff

The First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff is the Royal Navy’s professional head and serves
as chairman of the Navy Board and member of the Admiralty Board. He is responsible to the
secretary of state for the fighting effectiveness, efficiency and morale of the Naval Service, and
supports the Secretary of State for Defence in the management and direction of the Armed
Forces. The First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff holds the rank of Admiral of the Fleet.
Naval Intelligence Division

The Naval Intelligence Division is the intelligence arm of the Admiralty. Its primary function is
providing intelligence regarding naval matters for the Admiralty as well as supporting operations
by providing personnel to Defence Intelligence, Joint Forces Command as well as various Fleet
Commands. It provides Naval Intelligence Specialists and Officers to various Royal Navy
commands as well as the Admiralty and the Defence Intelligence. The Naval Intelligence Division
is headed by Director Naval Intelligence with the rank of Rear Admiral RN or Major General RM
and is the primary intelligence officer advising the Admiralty.
Navy Department (Ministry of Defence)

The Navy Department (Ministry of Defence) is the ministerial service department of the Ministry
of Defence (United Kingdom) responsible for the control and direction of Her Majesty's Naval
Service.
Political oversight of the department originally lay with the First Lord of the Admiralty and
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence for the Royal Navy. The departments
military head was the First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, who was responsible for the day-
to-day superintendence of the department. Together, they form the Admiralty Board. It meets
formally only once a year, and the day-to-day running of the Royal Navy is conducted by the
Navy Board, which does not include any ministers.
 Navy Department (Ministry of Defence)

o Admiralty Board
o Admiralty Departments
o Admiralty Naval Staff
o Department of Permanent Secretary
 Secretariat
Ministers/Civil Lords
Post Holder Nature of Rank Notes

Appointment
Secretary of State Civil Lord Member of Member of the

for Defence (Political) Parliament Defence Council
and Chairman of
the Admiralty
Board
Minister of State Civil Lord Member of Member of the

for Defence (Political) Parliament Defence Council
First Lord of the Civil Lord Member of Member of the

Admiralty and (Political) Parliament Defence Council
Minister of State of and Chairman of
Defence for the the Admiralty
Admiralty Board, Member
of Parliament
primarily
responsible for
the Naval
Service
Parliamentary and Civil Lord Member of Member of the

Financial Under- Defence Council
Secretary of State (Political) Parliament and Admiralty
for the Admiralty, Board
formerly Minister
of State for
Defence
Procurement
(Naval Service)
Parliamentary Civil Lord Member of Member of the

Under-Secretary of (Political) Parliament Defence Council
State for Defence
People and
Veterans
Permanent Under Civil Lord (Her Senior Civil Member of the

Secretary of State Majesty’s Civil Service Admiralty Board
for the Navy Service) Grade 4
Finance Director Civil Lord (Her Senior Civil Member of the

(Navy) Majesty’s Civil Service Admiralty Board
Service) Grade 2
Navy Board
The Navy Board is the body responsible for the day-to-day running of Her Majesty's Naval
Service. The Navy Board is composed of the professional service heads of the Naval Service. Due
to technological advances, several position heads of Admiralty Departments and Admiralty
Naval Staff are merged.
Navy Board Members
Post Note Nature of Rank Responsibiliti

Holder s Appointme es
nt
First Sea Sea Lord Admiral

Lord and and Staff of the
Chief of Lord Fleet RN
the Naval
Staff
Second Admiral
Sea Lord RN
and Chief
of Naval
Personnel
Third Sea Vice
Lord, Admiral
Controller RN or
of the Lieutena
Navy and nt
Assistant General
Chief of RM
the Naval
Staff
(Capability
), doubles
as Chief of
Staff Navy
Command
?
Fourth Vice
Sea Lord Admiral
and Chief RN or
of Fleet Lieutena
Support nt
General
RM
Assistant
Chief of
the Naval
Staff
(Policy)
The Admiralty Departments

The Admiralty Departments are distinct and component parts of the Department of Admiralty
that were superintended by the various offices of the Sea Lords responsible for them; they were
primarily administrative, research, scientific and logistical support organisations.
Superintended under the various offices of the Sea Lords are the Admiralty Departments. The
Admiralty Departments, which provides the men, ships, aircraft and supplies to carry out the
approved policy.
The Admiralty Naval Staff

The Admiralty Naval Staff advises and assists the Board in chief strategic and operational
planning, in the distributing of fleets and the allocating of assets to major naval commands and
stations and in formulating official policy on tactical doctrine and requirements in regard to men
and material. In order to deliver this the Naval Staff was organised into specialist Divisions and
Sections. The term 'Naval Staff' does not mean all Naval Officers serving in the former Admiralty
Department, it means the divisions that are responsible under the Office of the Chief of Naval
Staff and including his deputy, vice and assistant chiefs of the staff for the formulation of naval
strategy including strategic planning, conduct of operations, implementation of naval policy,
application of tactical doctrines, the collection and dissemination of intelligence and for stating
the broad naval requirements, including the quantities and specification of ships, naval aircraft,
armament and equipment the Naval Staff also included some civilian members.
 First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff

o Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff
 Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff
 Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Operations
 Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Personnel
 Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Support
 Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Capability
 Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Policy
 Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Carriers, Aviation and Amphibious Warfare,
and Vice Admiral Fleet Air Arm
 Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Ships
 Vice Admiral Submarines and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Submarines
 Gunnery Division
 Naval Air Division
 Navigation and Direction Division
 Plans Division
 Signal Division
 Tactical and Weapons Policy Division
 Trade and Operations Division
 Under-surface Warfare Division
Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Capability

The Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Capability is a post within the Naval Staff, Navy Board, and
Board of Admiralty. The Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Capability is based at Navy Command
Headquarters, HMS Excellent with the rank of Vice Admiral RN or Lieutenant-General RM. The
Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Capability chairs the Maritime Capability Board, the Admiralty
Department which is accountable for planning and delivering the larger part of future maritime
effectiveness and capability on behalf of the First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff. The
Maritime Capability Board is composed of the office of Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff
Capability, office of Assistant Chief of Staff Warfare, office of Assistant Chief of Staff Information
Warfare, and office of Assistant Chief of Staff Maritime Capability. In addition, he liaises with the
Finance Director (Navy), Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Support), Assistant Chief of the Naval
Staff (Aviation & Carriers), and Ministry of Defence, Head Office Director of Strategic Projects to
deliver a Command Plan that meets the Ministry of Defence Outputs.
 Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Capability

o Assistant Chief of Staff Warfare, (COS W)
o Assistant Chief of Staff Information Warfare, (COS IW)
o Assistant Chief of Staff Maritime Capability, (COS Mar Cap)
o Navy Safety Director
Assistant Chief of Staff Warfare

The Assistant Chief of Staff Warfare is responsible for coordinating the cross cutting issues
regarding the integration and development of the capability, tactics, and procedures to make
sure that the war fighting edge of the Royal Navy is sustained. The Assistant Chief of Staff
Warfare, with the rank of Rear Admiral RN or Major-General RM, and based at HMS Excellent,
reports to the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Capability).
Assistant Chief of Staff Information Warfare

The Assistant Chief of Staff Information Warfare is responsible for providing an integrated team
that deals with issues ranging from MoD strategy to the detail of support to Front Line Units
engaged in operations. This responsibility spans Information Management, Networked C5ISTAR,
Infrastructure Projects ashore and afloat and a multitude of tasks contributing to Fleet
Operational Capability. The Assistant Chief of Staff Information Warfare, with the rank of Rear
Admiral RN or Major-General RM, and based at HMS Excellent, reports to the Assistant Chief of
the Naval Staff (Capability).
Assistant Chief of Staff Maritime Capability

The Assistant Chief of Staff Maritime Capability Directs the output of the Maritime Capability
area to deliver an effective, coherent, full spectrum maritime capability, efficiently delivered and
aligned to strategy. The Assistant Chief of Staff Maritime Capability, with the rank of Rear
Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy)

The Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy), double-hatted as Chief of Staff Navy Command
Headquarters, on behalf of the First Sea Lord and through the Admiralty and Navy Boards, is
responsible for the direction and development of strategic policy and strategy for the Royal
Navy. The Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy) acts as the First Sea Lord's Chief Executive,
working to identify and drive the Board’s strategic objectives. The Assistant Chief of the Naval
Staff (Policy) is a senior Naval Service appointment and is a member of the Admiralty Board and
the Navy Board, held by an officer holding the rank of Vice Admiral (if holder is from Royal Navy)
or Lieutenant-General (if holder is from Corps of Royal Marines) at Navy Command
Headquarters, HMS Excellent (Whale Island, Portsmouth).
 Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy)

o Assistant Chief of Staff (Policy)
o Rear Admiral Naval Staff
o Office of the Head of Royal Navy Communications
o Gunnery Division
o Naval Air Division
o Navigation and Direction Division
o Plans Division
o Signal Division
o Tactical and Weapons Policy Division
o Trade and Operations Division
o Under-surface Warfare Division
Assistant Chief of Staff (Policy)

The Assistant Chief of Staff (Policy) is manages the department and staff of Assistant Chief of the
Naval Staff (Policy) as well as assisting the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy) in the
direction and development of strategic policy and strategy for the Royal Navy. The Assistant
Chief of Staff (Policy), with the rank of Rear Admiral RN or Major-General RM, and based at HMS
Excellent, reports to the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy).
Rear Admiral Naval Staff

The Rear Admiral Naval Staff leads the Naval Staff Directorate in providing support to First Sea
Lord, ACNS(Policy), and the Navy Board; including the development of strategy and policy, and
the delivery of strategic level engagement across Defence, including internationally. The chief
responsibilities of Naval Staff Directorate are to provide administrative support to both the
Admiralty Board and the Navy Board at Navy Command Headquarters, HMS Excellent, Whale
Island, Portsmouth. The Rear Admiral Naval Staff, with the rank of Rear Admiral and based at
HMS Excellent, reports to the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy).
 Rear Admiral Naval Staff

o Naval Staff Directorate
The directorate’s chief responsibilities is to provide administrative support to both the
Admiralty Board and the Navy Board. Oversight of the directorate was initially the
responsibility of the Office of the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff which is now the
responsibility of the Office of the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy) as part of Navy
Command.
The directorate is administered by the Rear Admiral Naval Staff who in other official
documents is sometimes styled as Head of Naval Staff.
“The Naval Staff Directorate is currently providing support to the First Sea Lord, ACNS
(Policy), and the Navy Board. Circa 2014 the directorate was supported in its role by a
Secretariat.”
Head of Royal Navy Communications

The Office of the Head of Royal Navy Communications is the principal advisor to First Sea Lord
and the Navy Board on communications issues, responsible for delivering the Royal Navy
Communications Strategy, managing Royal Navy communications delivery and leading on the
overall approach to Royal Navy image and reputation. The Head of Royal Navy Communications,
with the rank of Rear Admiral and based at HMS Excellent, reports to the Assistant Chief of the
Naval Staff (Policy).
Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Carriers, Aviation and Amphibious Warfare, and Vice Admiral
Fleet Air Arm
The Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Carriers, Aviation and Amphibious Warfare, and Vice
Admiral Fleet Air Arm is a Vice Admiral based at Navy Command Headquarters, HMS Excellent;
at Whale Island, Portsmouth, who administratively controls the Royal Navy Aircraft Carriers and
Amphibious Ships, and the Fleet Air Arm. The Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Carriers, Aviation
and Amphibious Warfare, and Vice Admiral Fleet Air Arm reports to the First Sea Lord and Chief
of the Naval Staff, and the Navy Board. The Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Carriers, Aviation
and Amphibious Warfare, and Vice Admiral Fleet Air Arm is responsible for the resourcing of the
Aircraft Carriers, Amphibious Ships, and Fleet Air Arm units for assignment to the various Fleet
and Geographical operational commands of the Royal Navy as well as to the Joint Forces
Command on behalf of the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff. The Assistant Chief of the
Naval Staff Carriers, Aviation and Amphibious Warfare, and Vice Admiral Fleet Air Arm is
responsible for delivering aviation Force Elements at Readiness in accordance with the RN plan
and arising, contingent events. This includes all RN fixed and rotary wing assets, the Naval Air
Stations and the generation of aircraft carriers and carrier capability. The Assistant Chief of the
Naval Staff Carriers, Aviation and Amphibious Warfare, and Vice Admiral Fleet Air Arm is the
lead, on behalf of the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, for the development of the
Carrier Strike capability. As the Navy’s Aviation Operational Duty Holder, the Assistant Chief of
the Naval Staff Carriers, Aviation and Amphibious Warfare, and Vice Admiral Fleet Air Arm is
personally, legally accountable for the safe execution of maritime aviation by all Royal Navy
units, including aircraft, ships and submarines. The Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Carriers,
Aviation and Amphibious Warfare, and Vice Admiral Fleet Air Arm is also, as a Head of a Royal
Naval Fighting Arm, he is responsible for the professional effectiveness, ethos and spirit of all
Fleet Air Arm personnel.
 Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Carriers and Aviation, and Vice Admiral Fleet Air Arm
o Assistant Chief of Staff Carrier and Amphibious Warfare Ships
o Assistant Chief of Staff Fleet Air Arm
o Assistant Chief of Staff Land and Littoral Manoeuvre and Deputy Commandant General
Royal Marines
Assistant Chief of Staff Carrier and Amphibious Warfare Ships

The Assistant Chief of Staff Carrier and Amphibious Warfare is a deputy of the Assistant Chief of
the Naval Staff Carriers, Aviation and Amphibious Warfare, and Vice Admiral Fleet Air Arm based
at Navy Command Headquarters, HMS Excellent; at Whale Island, Portsmouth, with the rank of
Rear Admiral. The Assistant Chief of Staff Carrier and Amphibious Warfare is responsible for
assisting the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Carriers, Aviation and Amphibious Warfare, and
Vice Admiral Fleet Air Arm on at matters of operational readiness and maintenance of Royal
Navy Aircraft Carriers and Amphibious Warfare Ships.
 Assistant Chief of Staff Carrier and Amphibious Warfare Ships
o 5th Aircraft Carrier Squadron, HMNB Devonport with
 HMS Indomitable, HMS Furious
 (*All Aircraft Carriers are rotated to 5th Aircraft Carrier Squadron for
maintenance and refit)
 (*Aircraft Carriers assigned to 5th Aircraft Carrier Squadron are not assigned to
any operational command)
o 2nd Amphibious Assault Squadron
 Ocean-class Landing Platform Helicopter: HMS Glorious
 Albion-class Landing Platform Dock: HMS Courageous, HMS Implacable
o 1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron (Far East Fleet)
 Eagle-class Aircraft Carrier: HMS Formidable, HMS Victorious
o 2nd Aircraft Carrier Squadron (Mediterranean Fleet)
 Eagle-class Aircraft Carrier: HMS Hermes, HMS Indefatigable
o 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron (Home Fleet), HMNB Portsmouth with
 Eagle-class Aircraft Carrier: HMS Eagle, HMS Ark Royal, HMS Illustrious
o 1st Amphibious Assault Squadron, HMNB Devonport with
 Ocean-class Landing Platform Helicopter: HMS Ocean
 Albion-class Landing Platform Dock: HMS Albion, HMS Bulwark, HMS Fearless,
HMS Intrepid
Assistant Chief of Staff Aviation

The Assistant Chief of Staff Aviation is a deputy of the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Carriers,
Aviation and Amphibious Warfare, and Vice Admiral Fleet Air Arm based at RNAS Yeovilton
(HMS Heron) with the rank of Rear Admiral. The Assistant Chief of Staff Aviation is responsible
for assisting the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Carriers, Aviation and Amphibious Warfare,
and Vice Admiral Fleet Air Arm in the matters of operational readiness and maintenance of Fleet
Air Arm units and Royal Naval Air Stations.
 Assistant Chief of Staff Fleet Air Arm (at RNAS Yeovilton (HMS Heron))
 HMS Heron (Yeovilton, Somerset, England)
o RNAS Yeovilton (Yeovilton, Somerset, England)
 Headquarters Fleet Air Arm
 727 Naval Air Squadron (Pilot grading and Air Experience/Elementary Flying
Training): 56x Tutor T.1
 Small Ship Flights Wing
 815 Naval Air Squadron (Anti-Submarine Warfare): Wildcat HMA.2
 829 Naval Air Squadron (Anti-Submarine Warfare): Merlin HM.2
 825 Naval Air Squadron (Operational Conversion Unit): Wildcat HMA.2
 737 Naval Air Squadron (Operational Conversion Unit): 36x Merlin HM.2
 Amphibious Helicopter Force
 707 Naval Air Squadron (Amphibious Helicopter Force Operational
Conversion Unit and Ground Crew Training Amphibious Helicopter
Force): 12x Wildcat AH1, 8x Merlin HCi3, 18x Merlin HC3/HC3A
M Flight, 846 Naval Air Squadron (Helicopter Support to Special Boat
Service and maritime counter terrorism): 6x Wildcat AH1, 12x Merlin
HCi3
 845 Naval Air Squadron (medium lift): 14x Merlin HC3/HC3A
 847 Naval Air Squadron (light lift and battlefield reconnaissance): 14x
Wildcat AH1
 HMS Ark Royal Carrier Air Wing (Home Fleet)
 807 Naval Air Squadron (Strike/Fighter): 12x Sea Typhoon NFGR4
 809 Naval Air Squadron (Strike/Fighter): 12x F35C
 849 Naval Air Squadron (Airborne surveillance and Electronic Warfare):
4x E-2C Hawkeye, 4x Sea King ASaC.7 (To convert to Merlin Crowsnest),
4x EA-18G Growler
 Ship’s Flight (CSAR/Utility/CAD): 5x Merlin HM1, 2x V-22 Osprey
 HMS Furious Carrier Air Wing (5th Aircraft Carrier Squadron)
4x EA-18G Growler
o RNAS Merryfield (Taunton, Somerset, England)
 HMS Seahwak
o RNAS Culdrose (Helston, Cornwall, England)
 Fleet Requirements and Air Direction Training Unit (FRADTU) (Air combat
simulated training): 18x Hawk T.1/T.1A
 Wildcat Demo Team (Black Cats): 2x HMA.2 anti-submarine and anti-shipping
helicopters, 6x aircrew and several support crew
 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Wing
 700X Naval Air Squadron (Home Fleet) (Remotely Piloted Aircraft
System shipborne flights and RPAS trials unit) (Provides HQ function for
ScanEagle flights and serve as evaluation unit for any future UAV
systems selected by the Royal Navy): Scan Eagle RM.1
 HMS Illustrious Carrier Air Wing (Home Fleet)
4x EA-18G Growler
 HMS Indomitable Carrier Air Wing (5th Aircraft Carrier Squadron)
4x EA-18G Growler
 Royal Navy Search and Rescue (No. 18 Maritime Group RAF)
 771 Naval Air Squadron: 14x Sea King HAR.5
 749 Naval Air Squadron (Operational Conversion Unit and Search and
Rescue Training): 14x Sea King HAR.5
o RNAS Predannack (Mullion, Cornwall, England)
 HMS Gannet (Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland)
o RNAS Prestwick (Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland)
 HMS Eagle Carrier Air Wing (Home Fleet)
4x EA-18G Growler
 Maritime Air Region North (No. 18 Maritime Group RAF)
 811 Naval Air Squadron (Patrol): 6x P-8A Poseidon, 2x P-8A Poseidon in
reserve
reserve
 Royal Navy Search and Rescue (No. 18 Maritime Group RAF)
 772 Naval Air Squadron (Search and Rescue): 12x Sea King HAR.5
 HMS Osprey (Isle of Portland, Dorset, England)
o RNAS Portland (Isle of Portland, Dorset, England)
 Fleet Air Arm Heavy Lift Transport Air Wing
 886 Naval Air Squadron: 4x A330 Voyager fitted for KC2, 4x A330
Voyager fitted for KC3, 4x C-130J Hercules C4/C5, 4x Atlas C1
 747 Naval Air Squadron (Operational Conversion Unit): 2x A330 Voyager
fitted for KC2, 2x A330 Voyager fitted for KC3 2x C-130J Hercules C4/C5,
2x Atlas C1
 Operation Conversion for Carrier Air Wing
 706 Naval Air Squadron (Operational Conversion Unit, Anti-Submarine
Warfare): 18x Merlin HM.2
 714 Naval Air Squadron (Operational Conversion Unit): 54x Sea Typhoon
NFGR4
 792 Naval Air Squadron (Operational Conversion Unit): 54x F35C
 786 Naval Air Squadron (Operational Conversion Unit): 18x E-2C
Hawkeye, 18x Sea King ASaC.7 (To convert to Merlin Crowsnest), 18x
EA-18G Growler
 787 Naval Air Squadron (Operational Conversion Unit): 18x Merlin HM1
 788 Naval Air Squadron (Operational Conversion Unit): 12x V-22 Osprey
 Naval Strike and Air Warfare Centre
 778 Naval Air Squadron (Operational Evaluation Unit): 24x F35C
 777 Naval Air Squadron (Test and Evaluation Squadron): 24x Sea
Typhoon NFGR4
 793 Naval Air Squadron (Air Surveillance and Electronic Warfare
Operational Evaluation Unit): 4x E-2C Hawkeye, 4x Sea King ASaC.7 (To
convert to Merlin Crowsnest), 4x EA-18G Growler
 794 Naval Air Squadron (Test & Evaluation Squadron): 5x Merlin HM1,
5x V-22 Osprey
 796 Naval Air Squadron (Anti-Submarine Warfare Test & Evaluation
Squadron): 6x Merlin HM.2, 6x Wildcat HMA.2, 3x P-8A Poseidon
 797 Naval Air Squadron (Commando Test & Evaluation Squadron): 4x
Merlin HC3/HC3A, 4x Wildcat AH1, 2x Merlin HCi3
 795 Naval Air Squadron (Tactics and Training)
 No. 4 Flying Training School
 736 Naval Air Squadron (Advanced flying training): 64x Hawk T2
 Maritime Air Region South (No. 18 Maritime Group RAF)
reserve
 701 Naval Air Squadron (Supermarine Walrus OCU/Nimrod/P-8A
Poseidon): 12x P-8A Poseidon
 RAF Kinloss
o Maritime Air Region North (No. 18 Maritime Group RAF)
 851 Naval Air Squadron (Patrol): 6x P-8A Poseidon, 2x P-8A Poseidon in reserve
 RAF St. Mawgan
o Maritime Air Region South (No. 18 Maritime Group RAF)
 884 Naval Air Squadron (Patrol): 6x P-8A Poseidon, 2x P-8A Poseidon in reserve
 RAF Cranwell
o No. 3 Flying Training School
 703 Naval Air Squadron (Elementary flying training, Part of the Defence
Elementary Flying Training School): 88x Tutor T.1
o No. 5 Flying Training School
 750 Naval Air Squadron (Multi-engine pilot; and Observer grading and training):
64x Avenger T.1
 RAF Shawbury
o Defence Helicopter Flying School
 705 Naval Air Squadron (Basic and Advanced Single Engine helicopter training,
Defence Helicopter Flying School): 72x Juno HT1
 RAF Linton-on-Ouse (Linton-on-Ouse, North Yorkshire, England)
o No. 1 Flying Training School (Basic fast-jet pilot training)
 702 Naval Air Squadron: 64x Tucano T1
 Eastern Fleet
o Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Wing
 716 Naval Air Squadron (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System shipborne flights)
(Provides HQ function for ScanEagle flights): Scan Eagle RM.1
o HMS Victorious Carrier Air Wing
 800 Naval Air Squadron (Strike/Fighter): 12x F35C
 822 Naval Air Squadron (Strike/Fighter): 12x Sea Typhoon NFGR4
 861 Naval Air Squadron (Airborne surveillance and Electronic Warfare): 4x E-2C
Hawkeye, 4x Sea King ASaC.7 (To convert to Merlin Crowsnest), 4x EA-18G
Growler
 878 Naval Air Squadron (Anti-Submarine Warfare): Merlin HM.2
 Ship’s Flight (CSAR/Utility/CAD): 5x Merlin HM1, 2x V-22 Osprey
o HMS Formidable Carrier Air Wing
Growler
 Mediterranean
o HMS Hermes Carrier Air Wing
Growler
o HMS Indefatigable Carrier Air Wing
Growler
 Cape of Good Hope Station
 West Indies Station

 833 Naval Air Squadron (CSAR/Utility): 8x Merlin HM1
 839Y Naval Air Squadron (Logistics): 2x V-22 Osprey
 852W Naval Air Squadron (Logistics): 2x V-22 Osprey
 839X Naval Air Squadron (Logistics): 2x V-22 Osprey
 852V Naval Air Squadron (Logistics): 2x V-22 Osprey
 839W Naval Air Squadron (Logistics): 2x V-22 Osprey
 839Z Naval Air Squadron (Logistics): 2x V-22 Osprey
 852Z Naval Air Squadron (Logistics): 2x V-22 Osprey
 852X Naval Air Squadron (Logistics): 2x V-22 Osprey
 852Y Naval Air Squadron (Logistics): 2x V-22 Osprey
Assistant Chief of Staff Land and Littoral Manoeuvre and Deputy Commandant General Royal
Marines
The Assistant Chief of Staff Land and Littoral Manoeuvre and Deputy Commandant General
Royal Marines is a senior ranking officer of the Royal Marines, based at Navy Command
Headquarters, HMS Excellent; at Whale Island, Portsmouth, with the rank of Major-General RM.
Royal Marines as Assistant Chief of Staff Land and Littoral Manoeuvre is primarily responsible for
managing the development and delivery of Land and Littoral Manoeuvre capability of the Naval
Service through working with the Navy Command Headquarters, thereby supporting the MOD in
capability management. In addition, the Assistant Chief of Staff Land and Littoral Manoeuvre
and Deputy Commandant General Royal Marines as Deputy Commandant General Royal
Marines together with the Commandant General Royal Marines, are responsible for the combat
readiness of Royal Marine units as well as recommending Royal Marine units for assignment to
the various Fleet and Geographical operational commands of the Royal Navy as well as to the
Joint Forces Command on behalf of the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff. In effect, the
Marines as Deputy Commandant General Royal Marines reports to the Commandant General
Royal Marines; and as Assistant Chief of Staff Land and Littoral Manoeuvre reports to the
Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Carriers, Aviation and Amphibious Warfare, and Vice Admiral
Fleet Air Arm. The Assistant Chief of Staff Land and Littoral Manoeuvre and Deputy
Commandant General is based at Navy Command Headquarters, HMS Excellent with the rank of
Major General RM.
Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Ships

The Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Ships is a Vice Admiral based at Navy Command
Headquarters, HMS Excellent; at Whale Island, Portsmouth, is responsible for the maintenance,
refitting, and resourcing of Royal Navy Surface Ships for assignment to the various Fleet and
Geographical operational commands of the Royal Navy as well as to the Joint Forces Command
on behalf of the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff. The Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff
Ships is responsible for ensuring that Surface vessels are generated fit for task through
integration of all the Lines of Development. The Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Ships reports
to the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, and to the Navy Board. The Assistant Chief of
the Naval Staff Ships is a member of the Naval Staff, Navy Board, and the Board of Admiralty.
 Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Ships

o Assistant Chief of Staff Afloat Support
o Assistant Chief of Staff Battleships and Battlecruisers
o Assistant Chief of Staff Cruisers
o Assistant Chief of Staff Destroyers and Frigates
o Assistant Chief of Staff Mine Countermeasure, Patrol, Coastal, and Survey Vessels
Assistant Chief of Staff Afloat Support

The Assistant Chief of Staff Afloat Support is the Head of the MOD Maritime Specialist Service
and senior MOD shipping Subject Matter Expert, providing liaison to the Secretary of State for
Defence. The Assistant Chief of Staff Afloat Support, with the rank of Rear Admiral and based at
MOD Main Building, is under the supervision of Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Ships.
Assistant Chief of Staff Battleships and Battlecruisers

Assistant Chief of Staff Battleships and Battlecruisers is a Deputy of the Assistant Chief of the
Naval Staff Ships based at Navy Command Headquarters, HMS Excellent; at Whale Island,
Portsmouth, with the rank of Rear Admiral who is responsible for the operational readiness and
maintenance of Royal Navy Battleships and Battlecruisers and its distribution to Navy Command
units for operational control.
Assistant Chief of Staff Cruisers

Assistant Chief of Staff Cruisers is a Deputy of the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Ships based
at Navy Command Headquarters, HMS Excellent; at Whale Island, Portsmouth, with the rank of
Rear Admiral who is responsible for the operational readiness and maintenance of Royal Navy
Cruisers and its distribution to Navy Command units for operational control.
Assistant Chief of Staff Destroyers and Frigates

Assistant Chief of Staff Destroyers and Frigates is a Deputy of the Assistant Chief of the Naval
Staff Ships based at Navy Command Headquarters, HMS Excellent; at Whale Island, Portsmouth,
with the rank of Commodore who is responsible for the operational readiness and maintenance
of Royal Navy Destroyers and Frigates and its distribution to Navy Command units for
operational control.
Assistant Chief of Staff Mine Countermeasure, Patrol, Coastal, and Survey Vessels
Assistant Chief of Staff Mine Countermeasure, Patrol, Coastal, and Survey Vessels is a Deputy of
the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Ships based at Navy Command Headquarters, HMS
Excellent; at Whale Island, Portsmouth, with the rank of Commodore who is responsible for the
operational readiness and maintenance of Royal Navy Mine Countermeasure, Patrol, and Survey
Vessels and its distribution to Navy Command units for operational control.
Vice Admiral Submarines and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Submarines
The Vice Admiral Submarines and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Submarines, is a Vice Admiral
based at Navy Command Headquarters, HMS Excellent who administratively commands the
Royal Navy Submarine Service and is responsible for the resourcing of the submarines, and
personnel of the Royal Navy Submarine Service to the various Fleet and Geographical
operational commands of the Royal Navy as well as to the Joint Forces Command on behalf of
the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff. In addition, the Vice Admiral Submarines and
Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Submarines has direct operational control over the Royal Navy
Ballistic Missile Submarines, also on behalf of the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff. The
Vice Admiral Submarines and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Submarines reports to the First
Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff. The Vice Admiral Submarines and Assistant Chief of the
Naval Staff Submarines is a member of the Naval Staff, Navy Board, and the Board of Admiralty.
The Flag Officer Submarines is double-hatted as NATO Commander Submarine Force Eastern
Atlantic (COMSUBEASTLANT).
 Flag Officer Submarines (FOSM), HMS Warrior, Northwood Headquarters, Eastbury
o Assistant Chief of Staff Ballistic Missile Submarines, HMS Poseidon
o Assistant Chief of Staff Attack Submarines, HMS Dolphin
o Commandant Royal Navy Submarine School, HMS Dolphin
o Commodore HMS Poseidon, HMNB Clyde
Assistant Chief of Staff Ballistic Missile Submarines

Assistant Chief of Staff Ballistic Missile Submarines is a deputy of the Vice Admiral Submarines
and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Submarines based at HMNB Clyde with the rank of Rear
Admiral who is responsible for the operational readiness, maintenance as well as assisting the
Vice Admiral Submarines and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Submarines of operational
control of Royal Navy Ballistic Missile Submarines. Assistant Chief of Staff Ballistic Missile
Submarines is not a member of the Navy Board but is usually in attendance due to the nature of
appointment.
 Assistant Chief of Staff Ballistic Missile Submarines

o 2nd Submarine Flotilla, HMS Dolphin
 10th Submarine Squadron, HMNB Clyde with
 Vanguard-class ballistic missile submarines: HMS Vanguard, HMS
Vigilant, HMS Vindictive, HMS Vengeance, HMS Victoria, HMS Venerable
o (*two of which is on patrol at any time)
 Swiftsure-class ballistic missile submarines: HMS Swiftsure, HMS
Sovereign, HMS Seawolf, HMS Sceptre, HMS Splendid, HMS Superb
o (*two of which is on patrol at any time)
Assistant Chief of Staff Attack Submarines

The Assistant Chief of Staff Attack Submarines, double-hatted as Commander HMS Dolphin, is a
Deputy of the Vice Admiral Submarines and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Submarines based
at Northwood Headquarters, HMS Warrior with the rank of Rear Admiral who is responsible for
the operational readiness, and maintenance of Royal Navy Attack Submarines. The Assistant
Chief of Staff Attack Submarines primarily assists the Vice Admiral Submarines and Assistant
Chief of the Naval Staff Submarines in the resourcing of the submarines, and personnel of the
Royal Navy Submarine Service to the various Fleet and Geographical operational commands of
the Royal Navy as well as to the Joint Forces Command and in operation readiness of the attack
submarines and crews of the Royal Navy Submarine Service.
 Assistant Chief of Staff Attack Submarines, HMS Dolphin

o 1st Submarine Flotilla, HMS Dolphin (Gosport, Hampshire, England)
 Home Fleet Submarine Force, HMS Warrior, Northwood Headquarters,
Eastbury
 1st Submarine Squadron, HMS Dolphin (Home Fleet) with
o Astute- class submarines: HMS Alliance, HMS Achates
o Porpoise-class submarines: HMS Sealion, HMS Walrus
o Oberon-class submarines: HMS Otus, HMS Opossum, HMS
Opportune, HMS Onyx
 2nd Submarine Squadron, HMNB Devonport (Home Fleet) with
o Astute- class submarines: HMS Aeneas, HMS Athena, HMS
Acheron, HMS Alderney
o Trafalgar-class submarines: HMS Trafalgar, HMS Turbulent, HMS
Tireless, HMS Torbay
 3rd Submarine Squadron, HMNB Clyde (Home Fleet) with
o Astute- class submarines: HMS Astute, HMS Ambush, HMS
Audacious, HMS Affray, HMS Aurochs
o Porpoise-class submarines: HMS Porpoise, HMS Narwhal
o Trafalgar-class submarines: HMS Trenchant, HMS Talent, HMS
Triumph
 4th Submarine Squadron (Eastern Fleet) (6-8x Submarine Requirement) with
 Astute- class submarines: HMS Andrew, HMS Ace
 Porpoise-class submarines: HMS Finwhale, HMS Cachalot
 Trafalgar-class submarines: HMS Trusty, HMS Tireless
 Oberon-class submarines: HMS Odin, HMS Ocelot, HMS Oracle
 5th Submarine Squadron (Med Fleet) (2-4x Submarine Requirement) with
 Astute- class submarines: HMS Artemis, HMS Amphion
 Oberon-class submarines: HMS Osiris, HMS Onslaught
 6th Submarine Squadron (Cape of Good Hope Station) (at least 2x Submarine
Requirement) with
 Trafalgar-class submarines: HMS Thistle, HMS Trident
 7th Submarine Squadron (West Indies Station) (4-8x Submarine Requirement)
with
 Astute- class submarines: HMS Artful, HMS Agamemnon
 Porpoise-class submarines: HMS Grampus, HMS Rorqual
 Trafalgar-class submarines: HMS Tempest, HMS Truant
 Oberon-class submarines: HMS Orpheus, HMS Olympus
 Flag Officer Submarines (FOSM), HMS Warrior, Northwood Headquarters, Eastbury

o Submarine Flotilla, HMS Dolphin
 1st Submarine Squadron, HMS Dolphin with
 Oberon-class submarines: HMS Otus, HMS Opossum, HMS Opportune,
HMS Onyx, HMS Otter
 2nd Submarine Squadron (Home Fleet), HMNB Devonport with
 Swiftsure-class submarines: HMS Splendid (refit at HMNB Devonport),
HMS Superb
 Astute- class submarines: HMS Aeneas, HMS Athena, HMS Alliance
 Trafalgar-class submarines: HMS Trafalgar, HMS Turbulent, HMS
Tireless, HMS Torbay, HMS Trenchant, HMS Talent
 3rd Submarine Squadron, HMNB Clyde with
 Astute- class submarines: HMS Astute, HMS Ambush, HMS Audacious
 Trafalgar-class submarines: HMS Trenchant, HMS Talent, HMS Triumph
 4th Submarine Squadron (Eastern Fleet) with
 Astute- class submarines: HMS Andrew, HMS Apollo
 Trafalgar-class submarines: HMS Trusty, HMS Tireless
 Oberon-class submarines: HMS Odin, HMS Oracle, HMS Ocelot
 5th Submarine Squadron (Med Fleet) with
 Astute- class submarines: HMS Artemis, HMS Amphion
 Trafalgar-class submarines: HMS Truant
 6th Submarine Squadron (Cape of Good Hope Station) with
 Trafalgar-class submarines: HMS Thistle, HMS Torbay, HMS Trident
 7th Submarine Squadron (West Indies Station) with
 Astute- class submarines: HMS Artful, HMS Agamemnon
 Trafalgar-class submarines: HMS Tempest
 Oberon-class submarines: HMS Orpheus, HMS Olympus, HMS Osiris,
HMS Onslaught
Commandant Royal Navy Submarine School

The Commandant Royal Navy Submarine School, double-hatted as Commander HMS Dolphin,
with the rank of Commodore, commands the Royal Navy Submarine School at HMS Dolphin. The
Royal Navy Submarine School provides training to officers and ratings specializing in Weapons
Engineering and Warfare operations. Courses range from initial professional training to allow
submariners to operate beneath the waves to later career courses which prepare personnel for
promotion and to use new equipment.)
 Commandant Royal Navy Submarine School

o HMS Dolphin
o Royal Navy Submarine School
Commodore HMS Poseidon

The Commodore HMS Poseidon
 Commodore HMS Poseidon

o HMS Poseidon
 HMNB Clyde
 RNAD Coulport
Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel

The Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel is one of the most senior post of the Royal
Navy and is a member of the Admiralty Board and the Navy Board, with the post holder one of
the most senior admiral in the Royal Navy. The Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel is
based at Navy Command Headquarters, HMS Excellent; at Whale Island, Portsmouth with the
rank of Admiral. The Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel is responsible for the
Personnel Division of the Naval Service which is made up of 1200 staff and oversees all aspects
(non-operational) of personnel within the Naval Service. The Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval
Personnel as such is responsible for the sustainable delivery of sufficient, capable and motivated
personnel to the Naval Service in support of Defence Outcomes.
 Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel

o Vice Admiral Naval Personnel Strategy
o Vice Admiral Naval Personnel
o Commandant General Royal Marines
o Vice Admiral Maritime Reserves
o Commander Core Naval Training (add/edit)
o Royal Navy Regulating Branch
o Judge Advocate of the Fleet
o Vice Admiral Naval Legal Services, Naval Legal Services
o Assistant Chief of Staff Medical?
o Chaplain of the Fleet, Royal Navy Chaplaincy Service
o Engineer Rear Admiral for Personnel Duties
o Director Naval Recruiting (Naval Careers Service)
o Paymaster Director General
o Vice Admiral Shore Establishments to Vice Admiral Regional Commands?
Vice Admiral Naval Personnel Strategy

The Vice Admiral Naval Personnel Strategy, working under the Second Sea Lord and Chief of
Naval Personnel, is responsible for the development, coordination and application of force
generation and force development manpower strategies and policies; their management across
the Naval Service and their coherence with defence manpower strategies. The Vice Admiral
Naval Personnel Strategy is based at Navy Command Headquarters, HMS Excellent; at Whale
Island, Portsmouth with the rank of Vice Admiral, and is a principal deputy of the Second Sea
Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel.
Vice Admiral Naval Personnel

The Vice Admiral Naval Personnel is responsible for sustained, responsive delivery of sufficient,
suitably trained, appropriately promoted, well motivated Royal Navy, Royal Marine, Royal Fleet
Auxiliary and Reserves to meet the Defence manning requirements, including short notice
augmentation. The Vice Admiral Naval Personnel is based at Navy Command Headquarters,
HMS Excellent; at Whale Island, Portsmouth with the rank of Vice Admiral, and is a principal
deputy of the Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel.
Commandant General Royal Marines/Commander UK Amphibious Forces

The Commandant General Royal Marines is the professional head of the Corps of Royal Marines.
The Commandant General Royal Marines is responsible for personnel matters of Royal Marines
on behalf of the Second Sea Lord; and advising the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff
regarding resourcing of Royal Marine units. The Commandant General Royal Marines’ reporting
line as Commandant General Royal Marines with regards to personnel matters is with the
Second Sea Lord. The Commandant General Royal Marines’ reporting line as Commander UK
Amphibious Forces with regards to deployment of Royal Marines units is with the First Sea Lord
and Chief of the Naval Staff. The Commandant General Royal Marines is based at HMS Excellent
with the rank of Lieutenant-General. The Commandant General Royal Marines is assisted by a
Deputy Commandant General, whose rank is Major General RM.
Rear Admiral Maritime Reserves

The Rear Admiral Maritime Reserves administratively heads the Royal Navy Reserves and Royal
Marines Reserves. The Rear Admiral Maritime Reserves leads the Royal Navy Reserves and Royal
Marines Reserves in delivering highly motivated, trained personnel to deliver a range of
capabilities (eg manning mine countermeasure vessels assigned, medical, intelligence, air, media
operations, CIS, logistics, civil military aid, force protection, and infantry, as well as manning the
1st Patrol Boat Squadron which is responsible for providing training to University Royal Naval
Units). The Rear Admiral Maritime Reserves, with the rank of Vice Admiral and based at HMS
Excellent, reports to the Flag Officer, Maritime Reserves double hatted as Second Sea Lord and
Chief of Naval Personnel. The Rear Admiral Maritime Reserves is assisted by a Commodore RN
and a Brigadier RM in managing the Royal Navy Reserves and Royal Marines Reserves
respectively.
 Rear Admiral Maritime Reserves

o Royal Naval Reserves
o Royal Marine Reserves
o Royal Fleet Reserves
Royal Naval Reserves

The Royal Naval Reserves
o Royal Naval Reserves headed by a Commodore RN

 HMS Scotia (MOD Caledonia (Ministry of Defence Support Establishment) at
Rosyth (close to Rosyth Naval Dockyard), Fife): The HMS Scotia is the Royal
Naval Reserve unit for East of Scotland and is proud to maintain naval links and
traditions north and south of the Firth of Forth. The main unit of HMS Scotia is
responsible for training reservists of the Royal Naval Reserve from across
Edinburgh, Fife and East Central Scotland while its satellite division is
responsible for the rest of East of Scotland.
(*absorbed reservists from the closing Units of HMS Camperdown in Dundee
and HMS Claverhouse in Edinburgh.)
 Tay Division (Strathmore Avenue/HMS Camperdown?, Dundee):
Northern catchment area of HMS Scotia around Dundee, Perth, and
Aberdeen. Co-located with the Royal Marines Detachment in
Strathmore Avenue Dundee, Tay Division maintain close links with the
local area and are proud to continue the naval presence and traditions
in Dundee (to HMS Helmsdale).
o Assigned Minesweeper: HMS Helmsdale
 Forth Division, at HMS Claverhouse, Edinburgh (to HMS Spey?)
o Assigned Minesweeper: HMS Spey
 1st Patrol Boat Squadron: HMS Archer (Edinburgh URNU)
 HMS Dalriada (Govan): The Royal Naval Reserve unit for West of Scotland.
 Clyde Division (Govan), at HMS Graham, Glasgow (to HMS Dovey)
Assigned Minesweeper: HMS Dovey
 1st Patrol Boat Squadron: HMS Pursuer (Glasgow & Strathclyde URNU)
 HMS Cambria (Sully, Wales): The Royal Naval Reserve for Wales. As the only
RNR unit in Wales, HMS Cambria’s Reservists represent a cross section of the
Welsh population. Due to its link with Swansea, HMS Cambria has received the
Freedom of the City and County of Swansea.
 Tawe Division (Swansea): Satellite unit of HMS Cambria responsible for
Swansea, the Gower Peninsula, Neath, Port Talbot, Bridgend and
Carmarthenshire in Wales.
o Assigned Minesweeper: HMS Waveney
o 1st Patrol Boat Squadron: HMS Express (Wales URNU)
 HMS Flying Fox (Bristol): The Royal Naval Reserve unit for Bristol, Dorset, Devon,
Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire and co-located on the site in
Winterstoke Road with the Naval Regional Officer for Wales and West of
England; and the South West Area Sea Cadet HQ. The unit has enjoyed a long
association with the historic port of Bristol. This was formally recognised when
HMS Flying Fox was awarded the Freedom of the City of Bristol.
 Severn Division (Bristol)
o Assigned Minesweeper: HMS Carron
o 1st Patrol Boat Squadron: HMS Dasher (Bristol URNU)
 HMS Calliope (Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear): The
Royal Naval Reserve unit for the North East of England, and home base for some
100 naval reservists. HMS Calliope recruits right across the North East of
England - from the Scottish Borders to the River Tees. HMS Calliope is affiliated
with Newcastle, Northumbria and Durham's University Royal Naval Units;
Newcastle Armed Forces Career Service; Trojan Squadron of the Defence
Technical Undergraduate Scheme; Durham School CCF; and Royal Grammar
School, Newcastle. HMS Calliope was awarded the Roll of Honorary Freeman of
the City of Newcastle.
 Tyne Division (Gateshead)
o Assigned Minesweeper: HMS Orwell
o 1st Patrol Boat Squadron: HMS Example (Northumbria URNU)
 HMS Demeter (Carlton Barracks, Leeds, West Yorkshire): The Royal Naval
Reserve unit for the Yorkshire and Humberside. HMS Demeter is affiliated with
Leeds Detachment, Royal Marines Reserve Merseyside, several TA units, Leeds
University Officers' Training Corps, Yorkshire Universities Royal Navy Unit, Royal
Navy Historic Flight, and HMS Ark Royal. The unit shares Carr Lodge with the
Yorkshire Universities Royal Navy Unit, operating a shared mess, although each
unit has separate offices, galleys, and training classrooms.
o 1st Patrol Boat Squadron: HMS Explorer (Yorkshire URNU)
 HMS President (Northern Bank River Thames, Tower Bridge (overlooking
entrance to St Katharine's Dock), London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London):
HMS President consists of over 300 Reservists and draws recruits from London
and from the nearby Home Counties.
 London Division, at HMS President, London (to HMS Humber)
o Assigned Minesweeper: HMS Humber
o 1st Patrol Boat Squadron: HMS Puncher (London URNU)
 Medway Division (Chatham)
o 1st Patrol Boat Squadron: HMS Trumpeter (Cambridge URNU)
 Sussex Division (Brighton)
o Assigned Minesweeper: HMS Arun
o 1st Patrol Boat Squadron: HMS Ranger (Sussex URNU)
 HMS Eaglet (Naval Regional Headquarters, Liverpool): The Royal Naval Reserve
unit for the North East of England, continue the Royal Navy’s long maritime
heritage on Merseyside. HMS Eaglet has received the Freedom of Entry into the
City of Liverpool due to its close association with Liverpool.
 Mersey Division (Liverpool), at HMS Eaglet, Liverpool (to HMS Ribble)
o Assigned Minesweeper: HMS Ribble
o 1st Patrol Boat Squadron: HMS Biter (Manchester URNU), HMS
Charger (Liverpool URNU)
 HMS Vivid (HMNB Devonport, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon): HMS Vivid is the
Royal Naval Reserve for a part of the West Country (specifically Wessex) of
England. HMS Vivid’s long association with Plymouth was formally recognised
when it was awarded the Freedom of the City of Plymouth.
 HMS Sherwood (Royal Navy Reserve Training Centre, Swiney Way, Beeston,
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire): HMS Sherwood provides a venue and focus for
RNR training and activity in the East Midlands. Co-located with the RMR
Nottingham, HMS Sherwood is awarded the Freedom of the City of Nottingham.
 HMS King Alfred (HMS Excellent (Whale Island), HMNB Portsmouth,
Portsmouth, Hampshire): The Royal Naval Reserve unit for Southampton with a
complement of over 200 reservists and provides training facilities to other Naval
Reserve units. The unit is affiliated with Southampton University Royal Naval
Unit and Bearwood College Combined Cadet Force and provides local
representation at events including the Ship Festival, in Chichester; and the
Remembrance Sunday services in Portsmouth and Hove. Members of the unit
are also honorary freedom holders of the City of Portsmouth as well as HMS
King Alfred having the Freedom of the City of Portsmouth.
 Solent Division (Portsmouth)
o Assigned Minesweeper: HMS Itchen
o 1st Patrol Boat Squadron: HMS Blazer (Southampton URNU),
HMS Smiter (Oxford URNU to London)
 HMS Forward (Birmingham): HMS Forward is the Royal Naval Reserve Unit
associated with Birmingham. HMS Forward is located in a modern, purpose-built
training establishment. The unit shares its location and is affiliated with the
Birmingham University Royal Navy Unit, the Defence Technical Undergraduate
Scheme 'Taurus Squadron' and a detachment of the Royal Marine Reserves
Merseyside. The ship is particularly unusual in that it is situated 80 miles from
the sea. It has a crew of nearly 100 naval and marine reservists. The ship
acquired its name from the motto of the City of Birmingham - Forward. The unit
is affiliated with HMS Daring.
o 1st Patrol Boat Squadron: HMS Exploit (Birmingham URNU)
 HMS Hibernia (Thiepval Barracks in Lisburn, County Antrim): The Royal Naval
Reserve for Northern Ireland. As the only RNR unit in Northern Ireland, HMS
Hibernia’s Reservists represent a cross section of the Northern Irish population.
Due to its strong connection and long association with the City of Belfast, HMS
Hibernia is awarded the Freedom of the City of Belfast as well as the freedom of
the Borough of Newtonabbey.
 Ulster Division (Lisburn), on HMS Caroline?, Belfast (to HMS Helford)
o Assigned Minesweeper: HMS Helford
 HMS Wildfire (HMS Warrior, Northwood Headquarters, at Eastbury,
Hertfordshire): The HMS Wildfire is the Specialised Headquarters Support Unit
of the Royal Navy Reserve. The HMS Wildfire primarily recruits in the inland and
landlocked counties of Middlesex, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and
Berkshire; and proudly maintains naval tradition in those counties.
 HMS Ferret (Defence Intelligence and Security Centre at Chicksands,
Bedfordshire): The Specialised Intelligence Unit of the Royal Navy Reserve, HMS
Ferret is responsible for the recruitment, training and deployment of Reserve
Intelligence personnel of the Royal Navy, providing operational capability to UK
defence. Entry is competitive, but applications are welcomed from candidates of
all ranks and with a wide range of skills and backgrounds, including ex-regular
personnel from across the Armed Forces. Initial intelligence training is provided
across several weekends and an intensive fortnight comprising the Intelligence
Foundation course. Continuation training is then available in a range of
specialist disciplines, depending on personal preference and aptitude, including
Strategic Intelligence, Operational Intelligence, Human Intelligence (HUMINT)
and Imagery Intelligence (IMINT). HMS Ferret personnel are deployable in a
wide variety of intelligence roles and have supported operations in many
theatres. Being willing and able to deploy is particularly important in a branch
which continues to be in high demand. A condition of employment within HMS
Ferret is that personnel must already hold, or be prepared to undergo, the
highest levels of security clearance, known as Developed Vetting. Personnel of
HMS Ferret primarily trades are Defence Intelligence, Operational Intelligence,
and Human Intelligence.
 Royal Naval Reserve Air Branch
 (*Personnel in the Royal Naval Reserve Air Branch are not attached to a
single RNR Unit but complete their training on regular Fleet Air Arm
Units; and are administered through Staff Offices at RNAS Yeovilton and
Culdrose.)
 *(Each Royal Naval Reserve Division had one River-class minesweeper from the
Mine Countermeasures Flotilla's 10th Mine Countermeasures Squadron
assigned to train its reservists and in case of war would have manned the
assigned minesweeper.)
 First Patrol Boat Squadron: The fourteen Archer class (P2000) patrol vessels
assigned to the First Patrol Boat Squadron supporting the University Royal Naval
Units are formally based at HMNB Portsmouth, albeit many are permanently
based elsewhere around the United Kingdom. First Patrol Boat Squadron is
manned primarily by Royal Naval Reserve Instructors and is tasked with local
security in event of National Crisis/War-time scenario.
 HMS Archer – Edinburgh Universities Royal Naval Unit – Based in Leith.

 HMS Biter – Manchester and Salford Universities Royal Naval Unit –
Based at HMS Eaglet in Liverpool.
 HMS Blazer – Southampton Universities Royal Naval Unit – Based in
Portsmouth.
 HMS Charger – Liverpool Universities Royal Naval Unit – Based at HMS
Eaglet in Liverpool.
 HMS Dasher – Bristol Universities Royal Naval Unit – Based at HMNB
Devonport.
 HMS Example – Northumbrian Universities Royal Naval Unit – Based at
HMS Calliope in Gateshead.
 HMS Exploit – Birmingham Universities Royal Naval Unit – Based in
Portsmouth.
 HMS Explorer – Yorkshire Universities Royal Naval Unit – Based in Hull.
 HMS Express – Wales Universities Royal Naval Unit – Based in Penarth
Marina.
 HMS Puncher – London Universities Royal Naval Unit – Based in
Portsmouth.
 HMS Pursuer – Glasgow Universities Royal Naval Unit – Based at HMNB
Clyde.
 HMS Ranger – Sussex Universities Royal Naval Unit – Based in
Portsmouth.
 HMS Smiter – Oxford Universities Royal Naval Unit – Based in
Portsmouth.
 HMS Trumpeter – Cambridge Universities Royal Naval Unit – Based in
Ipswich.
 University Royal Navy Units: The University Royal Naval Units, although under
the jurisdiction of BRNC Dartmouth, are also an honorary part of the Royal
Naval Reserve. Students hold the rank of officer cadet (OC), and can be
promoted to honorary midshipman on completion of their second year. URNU
OCs can now undergo the Accelerated Officer Programme (AOP) to become
substantive RNR Midshipmen. They can then either continue on an RNR Unit or
be seconded back to their URNU for the duration of their university studies. The
main role of RNR within URNUs is providing training Officers and personnel
attached to URNUs, to be appointed as temporary officers in the RNR, who are
as a rule either former URNU cadets, retired Royal Navy personnel or civilian
seamen, without commission or call-up liability. Each URNU would have four
training officers who are given RNR commissions, the Commanding Officer with
the rank of Lieutenant RN, Lieutenant Commander RN, or Captain RM; Coxswain
with the rank of Chief Petty Officer; Unit Admin Officer; and the Senior Training
Officer with the rank of Sub lieutenant. Commander Universities/URNU report
to Commodore RN Reserves regarding posting of said training officers as well
those training officer’s administrative matters. Each URNUs would have 51
undergraduate cadets who join for the duration of their degree, with the option
of taking years out or leaving at any time.
 Aberdeen University Royal Naval Unit, in Aberdeen (HMS Chaser (P282))

 Belfast University Royal Naval Unit (HMS Ranger (P293))
 Birmingham University Royal Naval Unit, in Birmingham (HMS
Trumpeter (P294))
 Bristol University Royal Naval Unit (HMS Dasher (P280))
 Devon University Royal Navy Unit
 East Midlands University Royal Naval Unit
 Edinburgh University Royal Naval Unit, at the Port of Leith, Edinburgh
(HMS Archer (P264))
 Glasgow University Royal Naval Unit, at HMS Neptune, Helensburgh
(HMS Smiter (P272)) & Strathclyde University Royal Naval Unit, in
Glasgow (HMS Attacker (P281))
 Liverpool University Royal Naval Unit (HMS Hunter (P284) and HMS
Biter (P270))
 London University Royal Naval Unit (HMS Hunter (P284) and HMS
Puncher (P291))
 Manchester and Salford University Royal Naval Unit (HMS Charger
(P292))
 Northumbrian University Royal Naval Unit
 Oxford University Royal Naval Unit
 Solent University Royal Navy Unit
 Virtual University Royal Naval Unit
 Wales University Royal Naval Unit, at Cardiff Docks
 Yorkshire University Royal Naval Unit

 London University Royal Naval Unit (HMS Hunter (P284) and HMS Puncher
(P291))
 Liverpool University Royal Naval Unit (HMS Hunter (P284) and HMS Biter (P270))
 Bristol University Royal Naval Unit (HMS Dasher (P280))
 Southampton University Royal Naval Unit, in Southampton (HMS Fencer (P283)
and HMS Blazer (P279))
 Wales University Royal Naval Unit, at Cardiff Docks
 Sussex University Royal Naval Unit (HMS Pursuer (P273))
 Aberdeen University Royal Naval Unit, in Aberdeen (HMS Chaser (P282))
 Northumbrian University Royal Naval Unit
 Northern Ireland University Royal Naval Unit (HMS Ranger (P293))
 Edinburgh University Royal Naval Unit, at the Port of Leith, Edinburgh (HMS
Archer (P264))
 Glasgow University Royal Naval Unit, at HMS Neptune, Helensburgh (HMS
Smiter (P272))
 Strathclyde University Royal Naval Unit, in Glasgow (HMS Attacker (P281))
 Birmingham University Royal Naval Unit, in Birmingham (HMS Trumpeter
(P294))
 Glasgow University Royal Naval Unit, at HMS Neptune, Helensburgh (HMS
Smiter (P272))
 Manchester and Salford University Royal Naval Unit (HMS Charger (P292))
 Yorkshire University Royal Naval Unit
 Oxford University Royal Naval Unit
 Devon University Royal Navy Unit
 Solent University Royal Navy Unit
 Clyde Division, at HMS Graham, Glasgow (to HMS Dovey)
 Forth Division, at HMS Claverhouse, Edinburgh (to HMS Spey)
 London Division, at HMS President, London (to HMS Humber)
 Mersey Division, at HMS Eaglet, Liverpool (to HMS Ribble)
 Severn Division, at HMS Flying Fox, Bristol (to HMS Carron)
 Solent Division, at HMS Wessex, Southampton (to HMS Itchen)
 South Wales Division, at HMS Cambria, Cardiff (to HMS Waveney)
 Sussex Division, at HMS Sussex, Brighton[35] (to HMS Arun)
 Tay Division, at HMS Camperdown, Dundee (to HMS Helmsdale)
 Tyne Division, at HMS Calliope, Gateshead (to HMS Orwell)
 Ulster Division, on HMS Caroline, Belfast (to HMS Helford)
Royal Marines Reserves

Royal Marines Reserves headed by a Brigadier RM, is tasked primarily with augmenting regular
Royal Marines units and local security in event of National Emergency or War-time scenario.
Each RMR unit is authorised battalion strength and detachment company/platoon strength.
 RMR Bristol, Dorset House, Bristol – affiliated with 3 Commando Brigade HQ &
Signals Squadron and the Commando Logistic Regiment
 Bristol Detachment
 Cardiff Detachment , at HMS Cambria, Cardiff
 Lympstone (Exeter) Detachment, at the Commando Training Centre,
Lympstone
 Plymouth Detachment, at Walcheren Building/HMS Vivid?, HMNB
Devonport
 Poole Detachment, at Hamworthy Camp, Poole
 RMR London, Royal Marines Barracks, Wandsworth – affiliated with 41 and 42
Commandoes, and the Commando Logistic Regiment
 Cambridge Detachment , at the Army Reserve Centre, Coldham,
Cambridge
 London Detachment
 Oxford Detachment
 Portsmouth Detachment, at HMS King Alfred, HMNB Portsmouth
 RMR Merseyside, Brunswick Dock/HMS Eaglet?, Liverpool – affiliated with 40
Commando
 Birmingham Detachment, at HMS Forward, Birmingham
 Leeds Detachment, at Carlton Barracks, Leeds
 Liverpool Detachment
 Manchester Detachment, at Haldane Barracks, Salford
 Nottingham Detachment, at Foresters House (HMS Sherwood), Chilwell,
Nottingham
 RMR Scotland (Rosyth), MoD Caledonia, Rosyth – affiliated with 3 Commando
Brigade HQ & Signals Squadron and the Commando Logistic Regiment
 Aberdeen Detachment, at Gordon Barracks, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
 Belfast Detachment, at Palace Barracks, Belfast
 Dundee Detachment, at Strathmore Avenue Army Reserve Centre,
Strathmore Avenue, Dundee
 Edinburgh Detachment, in Colinton, Edinburgh
 Glasgow Detachment, at HMS Dalriada, Glasgow
 Rosyth Detachment
 RMR Tyne (Newcastle), at HMS Calliope, Gateshead – affiliated with 45
Commando and the Commando Logistic Regiment
 Hartlepool Detachment
 Leeds Detachment
 Newcastle-on-Tyne Detachment, at Anzio House, Quayside, Newcastle
upon Tyne
Royal Fleet Reserves

Royal Fleet Reserves are composed of ex regular servicemen and women of the Naval Reserve.
Royal Fleet Reserves’ main function is to provide augmentation to full strength of regular units
in times of national crisis or war-time scenario. Royal Fleet Reserves is administered and will be
tasked through its headquarters at its local Regional Commands.
Commander Core Naval Training

The Commander Core Naval Training commands the Naval Training Agency. The Naval Training
Agency has oversight and responsibility for all training undergone at Royal Navy Schools. In
addition, it managed the University Royal Naval Units. The NRTA provided support to maritime-
related youth organisations such as combined cadet forces, recognised sea scout units and
volunteer cadet. The agency was headquartered at the Victory Building, HM Naval Base
Portsmouth. The Commander Core Naval Training, with the rank of Vice Admiral, reports to the
Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel.
 Commander Core Naval Training, in command of Naval Training Agency

o Rear Admiral Royal Naval College Greenwich
o Rear Admiral Royal Naval College Dartmouth
o Director Royal Navy General Training
 (*Double-hatted as Commanding Officer HMS Raleigh)
o Director Royal Navy Technical Training
 (*Double-hatted as Commanding Officer HMS Sultan)
o Commandant Training Centre Royal Marines
o Commanding Officer Maritime Warfare School (Rear Admiral)
 Commanding Officer HMS Collingwood
 Commanding Officer HMS Excellent
 Commanding Officer HMS Hercules
o
Rear Admiral Royal Naval College Greenwich

The Rear Admiral Royal Naval College Greenwich, with the rank of Rear-Admiral, commands the
Royal Naval College Greenwich at Greenwich, London, England. The Royal Naval College
Greenwich is Royal Navy's staff college, which provides advanced training for officers.
Rear Admiral Royal Naval College Dartmouth

The Rear Admiral Royal Naval College Dartmouth, with the rank of Rear-Admiral, commands the
Royal Naval College Dartmouth at Dartmouth, Devon, England. The Royal Naval College
Dartmouth is the initial officer training establishment of the Royal Navy, thus responsible for
providing initial officer training for Royal Navy officer recruits. It is located on a hill overlooking
the port of Dartmouth, Devon, England. The Rear Admiral Royal Naval College Dartmouth is
furthermore responsible for administering the University Royal Naval Units.
 Rear Admiral Royal Naval College Dartmouth

o
 Wellesley (Exmouth): Training and Accommodation ship
o University Royal Naval Units, commanded by Captain URNU
 Each URNU is commanded by a Lieutenant RN, Lieutenant Commander or RM
Captain, and is associated with a P2000 patrol boat of the 1st Patrol Boat
Squadron. Each URNU has an authorised strength of 153 undergraduates who
join for the duration of their degree, with the option of taking years out or
leaving at any time; and 12 training officers, mostly from the Royal Naval
Reserve.
Unit Ship Assigned Homeport Unit Location
Edinburgh HMS Archer Leith Hepburn House,

URNU Harbour Edinburgh
Glasgow & HMS Pursuer HMNB Clyde Glasgow
Strathclyde University
URNU
Liverpool HMS Charger Liverpool Headquarters

URNU Naval Regional
Command
Northern England
Southampton HMS Blazer HMNB National

URNU Portsmouth Oceanography
Centre,
Southampton
Birmingham HMS Exploit HMNB HMS Forward

URNU Portsmouth
London URNU HMS Puncher HMNB HMS President

Portsmouth
Bristol URNU HMS Dasher HMNB HMS Flying Fox

Devonport
Manchester & HMS Biter Liverpool University

Salford URNU Barracks,
Manchester
Sussex URNU HMS Ranger HMNB University of

Portsmouth Brighton
Cambridge HMS RN Dockyard University of

URNU Trumpeter Chatham Cambridge
Northumbria HMS Example HMS HMS Calliope

URNU Calliope,
Gateshead
Oxford URNU HMS Smiter HMNB Falklands House,

Portsmouth Oxford
Wales URNU HMS Express Penarth HMS Cambria

Marina,
Cardiff
Yorkshire HMS Explorer Kingston- HMS Demeter,

URNU upon-Hull Leeds
Devon URNU N/A, can utilise HMNB HMS Vivid,

available Devonport Plymouth
P2000s and
other craft for
training
 The University Royal Naval Units, although under the jurisdiction of RNC
Dartmouth, are also a part of the Royal Naval Reserve. Students hold the
honorary rank of officer cadet and can be promoted to midshipman RNR
provided they have completed the issued 'Taskbooks' to the satisfaction of the
commanding officer of each unit. Training Officers attached to URNUs are
officers in the RNR, without call-up liability except in dire scenario.
Director Royal Navy General Training

The Director Royal Navy General Training, double hatted as Commanding Officer HMS Raleigh
with the rank of Rear Admiral, commands the Directorate of Royal Navy General Training. The
Directorate of Royal Navy General Training manages schools that delivers general training for
personnel of the Royal Navy as well as the Logistics School of the Royal Navy at HMS Raleigh.
The main shore establishment under Directorate of Royal Navy General Training is HMS Raleigh.
*Royal Navy Submarine Service, Fleet Air Arm Training units, and specialised Royal Marine
Training units are directed directly and operationally under the command of Royal Navy
Submarine Service, No. 22 Group (tri service unit consisting of flying units from all branches),
and the Royal Marines.
 Director Royal Navy General Training (to: captain rn and be deputy of Rear Admiral BRNC)
o HMS Raleigh
 Military Training Unit: The Military Training Unit (MTU) is the lead school for all
Military Training within the Royal Navy. MTU provides cutting edge weapons
training for sailors of all levels, ensuring they are fully prepared to protect
themselves or their units on operations at sea and ashore.)
 Royal Navy School of Seamanship: The Royal Navy School of Seamanship
provides career training for seaman specialists and seamanship safety training
to all new entry recruits. It consists of a classroom based main school, a land-
based replenishment at sea training facility and a waterfront-based sea sense
training centre.)
 School of Maritime Survival: The School of Maritime Survival provides Royal
Navy personnel with vital skills in fire-fighting, damage control and first aid to
maintain safety. All sailors must undergo this training before taking up an
appointment at sea.)
 Brecon: Training and Accommodation ship
o Lodger Units
 Board and Search Training School (Organisationally part of 1 Assault Group
Royal Marines but operationally directed under Director Royal Navy General
Training)
 Defence Maritime Logistics School, Defence College of Logistics and Personnel

Administration
Director Royal Navy Technical Training
The Director Royal Navy Technical Training, double hatted as Commanding Officer HMS Sultan,
commands the Directorate of Technical Training Royal Navy with the rank of Rear Admiral. The
Directorate of Technical Training Royal Navy manages three schools that are primarily staffed
and under the command of the Royal Navy at HMS Sultan and HMS Raleigh. It educates
personnel from all three Services in several different specialist areas including aeronautical
engineering, electro and mechanical engineering, communication and information systems, and
logistics. The main shore establishment under Directorate of Technical Training Royal Navy is
HMS Sultan.
 Director Royal Navy Technical Training

o HMS Sultan
 Defence School of Marine Engineering (DSMarE), Defence College of Electro-
Mechanical Engineering: Commanded by Commandant Defence School of
Marine Engineering with the rank of Commodore RN, the Defence School of
Marine Engineering is responsible for delivering training in Marine Engineering
except in nuclear reactors of submarines, in which is delivered instead at Royal
Navy Submarine School.)
 Headquarters
 The Training Support Organisation: The providers of training support
within DSMarE. The functions of this group encompass training
planning, course design and quality control, training equipment
acquisition, IS support and trainee care and welfare. Led by Commander
Training, training support also provides the majority of enabling
academic instruction for all the RN schools within HMS Sultan.
 Marine Engineering Department: The Marine Engineering department
delivers all ME General Service career course and pre-joining training.
Headed by Commander Marine Engineering, the department consists of
over 200 personnel spanning from RN officers and Senior Rates, to
civilian and RFA instructors all of whom support the department’s four
functional groups.
 The Craft Skills Group: This group is charged with the delivery of basic
and advanced craft skills, primarily to Marine Engineering officers and
ratings. Secondary outputs include training for air and weapons
engineers, the Army and RFA. Under the leadership of the Head of Craft
Skills, the group is supported by highly skilled instructors and fully
equipped workshop facilities. Tertiary outputs of the group encompass
income generation and special projects as required.
 Royal Naval Air Engineering and Survival School, Defence College of
Aeronautical Engineering: Commanded by Commandant Royal Naval Air
Engineering and Survival School with the rank of Captain RN, heads the Royal
Naval Air Engineering and Survival School (RNAESS), Defence College of
Aeronautical Engineering at HMS Sultan (Gosport, Hampshire, England). The
Royal Naval Air Engineering and Survival School is responsible for training Air
Engineer Officers', Air Engineering Technicians and Survival Equipment ratings.
The Royal Naval Air Engineering and Survival School is the Royal Navy Branch of
the tri-service Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering. The Royal Naval Air
Engineering and Survival School is primarily staffed and run by Officers and
Personnel of the Royal Navy.
 Headquarters Royal Naval Air Engineering and Survival School
 764 Initial Training Squadron
 Advanced Training Group
 Common Training Group
 Specialist Training Group
 Training Support Group
 Facilities:
 Daedalus Building (Primary Building of RNAESS)
o Goldcrest Wing: Mathematics & Computer Systems.
o Falcon Wing: Communications and Radar.
o Ariel Wing: Air Weapons, Electrical and Technical Publications.
o Seafield Wing: Survival Equipment.
o Condor Wing: Mechanical Systems.
o Fulmar Wing: Training Standards Board, Training
Administration, Training Design and Divisional.
 Cockerell Hangar: This is the home of the Air Engineering Craft Work
shops. It is from within this complex that Air Engineering. All Trade
Technicians are instructed in Workshop Processes and Practices. These
include Fleet Air Arm (FAA) 'Tool Control' procedures, Aircraft Sheet
metal work and aircraft related Practical Wiring techniques. Air
Engineering Technicians from both trade groups are instructed in Health
& Safety at Work. Technicians of the Mechanical [M] trade are
instructed in Aircraft Sheet Metal Work, Airframe Repair and Battle
Damage Repair techniques.
o (*Technicians of the Avionics Trade groups are instructed in
Basic Sheet metal work, Aircraft Practical Wiring and Printed
Circuit Board Modification and Repair Techniques. Air
Engineering Officers are also given short acquaint courses in all
of the subjects taught within the complex. The facilities are also
used in conjunction with income generation, via the
Establishment Business Development Office. To this end where
off the shelf courses have not been available, 'bespoke' courses
have been designed to meet individual companies needs.)
 Newcomen Hangar: Houses the helicopter airframes maintained by the
Aircraft Maintenance Section (AMS) and used by the Initial Training
Group to instruct Phase 2 professional training for Air Engineering
Technicians, covering practical aircraft maintenance and trade training.
 Stephenson Hangar: A purpose built Hangar that houses 760
Engineering Training Squadron, which is used to train Air Engineering
personnel in the supervision and administration of aircraft maintenance
and line procedures. Also located in Stephenson building are sections
teaching Management, Administration and Operational Training
including Aircraft Husbandry and Corrosion, NBCD and Aircraft
Decontamination.
o Lodger Units
 HMS Sultan Royal Naval Volunteer Cadet Corps
 Headquarters, Defence College of Electro-Mechanical Engineering
 Nuclear Department (ND), Royal Defence Academy: Responsible for providing
education and training for naval and civilian personnel appointed to sea-going
or shore-based posts in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Programme (NNPP);
providing training in Radiation Protection for all three Armed Services;
undertaking research and development work in support of the NNPP; utilising
spare capacity to deliver training to the civil nuclear industry on a commercial
basis; and in general, delivering essential academic underpinning knowledge in
reactor physics, thermodynamics, nuclear engineering, and nuclear safety with
the aim of students gaining a thorough understanding of the design and
operating principles of the submarine reactor plant commensurate with their
responsibilities. The Nuclear Department is a component of the Royal Defence
Academy, College of Management and Technology which has its HQ in
Shrivenham; and is headed by the Commandant Nuclear Department, with the
rank of OF-5, usually a Captain RN, at HMS Sultan (Gosport, Hampshire,
England). As a lodger unit on the HMS Sultan site, the Nuclear Department is
collocated, and works closely with, the nuclear section of the Defence School of
Marine Engineering (DSMarE).
 (*The ND has a range of training facilities including a Basic Principles
Simulator used to illustrate the dynamic response of the plant and a
suite of well-equipped laboratories used to provide practical training in
radiation science, chemistry, materials and thermal hydraulics.)
 (**The ND also has access to high-fidelity real-time Manoeuvring Room
Simulators for each class of in-service submarine, operated by the NSG.)
o Other Shore Establishments primarily housing other units of Directorate Technical
Training and not within HMS Sultan
o HMS Raleigh
 Defence Maritime Logistics School, Defence College of Logistics and Personnel
Administration: The Commandant Defence Maritime Logistics School is
commanded by Commandant Defence Maritime Logistics School with the rank
of Commodore RN. The mission of the Defence Maritime Logistics School(DMLS)
is to train Naval personnel as Logisticians in a number of disciplines (Logistics
Officer, Supply Chain Specialist, Chef, Steward, Writers, Administration,
Financial, Personnel) to equip them to serve on operations at sea.)
 Chefs Squadron
 Catering Management Squadron
 Stewards Squadron
 Writers Squadron
 Supply Chain Squadron
 Command Squadron
Commandant Training Centre Royal Marines

The Training Centre Royal Marines is the principal military training centre for the Royal Marines.
It is situated near the villages of Lympstone and Exton, between the city of Exeter, and the town
of Exmouth in Devon. The centre delivers new entry training to recruits. The Training Centre
Royal Marines is overseen by the Commandant Training Centre Royal Marines with the rank of
Brigadier RM.
(*The Training Centre Royal Marines operationally reports to the Commander Core Naval
Training as part of the Naval Training Agency)
 Commandant Training Centre Royal Marines

o Training Centre Royal Marines
 Headquarters Training Centre Royal Marines
 Training Wing: This is the initial basic training section for new recruits to the
Royal Marines, and the All Arms Royal Marines Course.
 Specialist Wing: This provides specialist training in the various trades which
Marines may elect to join once qualified and experienced in a Rifle Company.
 Command Wing: This provides command training for both officers and NCOs of
the Royal Marines.
Commanding Officer Maritime Warfare School

The Commanding Officer Maritime Warfare School, with the rank of Rear Admiral, is the
commanding officer of Maritime Warfare School which consists of HMS Collingwood, HMS
Excellent, and HMS Hercules.
 Commanding Officer Maritime Warfare School

o Maritime Warfare School (MWS):
 Headquarters Maritime Warfare School (at HMS Collingwood)
 HMS Collingwood (Fareham, Portsmouth): HMS Collingwood is the primary site
of Maritime Warfare School. Located also with HMS Collingwood is the
Headquarters Maritime Warfare School. HMS Collingwood is under the
command of Commanding Officer HMS Excellent with the rank of Commodore
RN.
 Navigation Training Unit: The Navigation Training Unit is responsible for
training future generations of navigators for the Fleet.
 Initial Warfare Officer Training: The Initial Warfare Officer Training is
taken to get a first complement job in a surface ship and primarily trains
officer for navigation and bridge watchkeeping, where they will ensure
the navigational safety of all ship operations on behalf of the ship’s
commanding officer.
(*Following the first complement job a junior officer may be further
employed in bridge watchkeeping duties in ships or submarines or may
sub-specialise. The available sub-specialisations include mine clearance
diving, hydrography and meteorology, fighter control, surface ship
navigation or anti-submarine warfare with some of these earning a
notification in the Navy List.)
 Underwater Warfare Training Element (UWTE): The UWTE delivers
training to men and women of the Warfare Specialist team in Anti-
Submarine Warfare (ASW), to ensure the Royal Navy can succeed in
delivering Maritime Force Protection, Maritime Security and Maritime
Manoeuvre. This includes the protection of the Independent Nuclear
Deterrent, Task Group and Single Ship Force Protection.
 Communications Warfare Training Element: The Communications
Warfare Training Element is responsible for the training of Royal Navy
Communications Information Systems (CIS) personnel.
 Weapon Engineering Principles Unit: The Weapon Engineering
Principles Unit is responsible for keeping in pace with the constantly
changing face of engineering within the modern Fleet that demands
high quality foundation knowledge through deep knowledge of core
principles to allow engineer to face novel and testing challenges.
 Weapon Engineering Training Unit (WETU): The Weapon Engineering
Training Unit is responsible for the design and delivery of RN Weapon
and Sensor maintainer courses for equipment fitted to all classes of
Surface Ships.
 System Engineering and Management Training Unit (SEMTU): The
System Engineering and Management Training Unit delivers courses
across all aspects of Weapon Engineering (WE), Principles, Engineering
Management and Administration.
 Explosives and WE Trade Safety Training Unit: The Explosives and
Health & Safety Training Unit is sub-divided into three discrete Training
Elements; Health & Safety; Explosives Element; Small Arms and Close-
Range Training Elements.
 Above Water Warfare Training Unit (AW TU): The Above Water
Warfare Training Unit is responsible for training officers and Warfare
ratings in the use of radar and other advanced equipment including
ships weapon systems to identify threats and targets in the sea and air.
The Above Water Warfare Training Unit is composed of:
o Above Water Tactical Training Element (AWT TE): The role of
the Above Water Tactical Training Element is to take new Phase
2 trainees and Phase 3 trainees and prepare them for
employment within the Operations Room on their first ships
and for progression through ranks. AWT TE is divided primarily
into Command Systems Sections responsible for teaching the
Warfare Specialists in operating the highly sophisticated
systems fitted to the various platforms of the fleet including
Combat Management Systems and DNA to contribute to the
Action Information Organisation (AIO) which is key to making
crucial tactical decisions affecting what is happening on the sea
and in the air.
o Above Water Weapons Training Element (AWW TE): The
Above Water Weapons Training Element is responsible for the
training of officers and ratings in the operation of weapon
systems and tactical deployment in their use including Guided
missile systems and Close-Range Weapon Systems from
Automated Small caliber Gun (30mm ASCG) upwards in caliber
to the Sea Viper Guided weapon system to Naval Artillery
ranging from 16 inch Naval gun to 4.5 inch Naval gun to
manually operated smaller caliber guns.
 Principal Warfare Officer Training Element: The Royal Navy Principal
Warfare Officers (PWO) Course is at the hub of the Maritime Warfare
School’s training effort. The Course marks a watershed in a Warfare
Officers career and successful completion is seen as a pre-requisite for
Sea Command. The Course provides training for future Principal
Warfare Officers and prepares them in deciding what targets to engage
and in what order; directing the naval ratings in their operation of
weapons and sensors. With experience as a principal warfare officer
further development increases the individual’s specialisation and
employability.
 Command and Executive Training Element (CXTE): The Command and
Executive Training is responsible for training future generations of Ship’s
Commanding Officer for the Fleet.
 Warfare Rating Training Unit: The Warfare Rating Training Unit (WRTU)
is responsible for training Warfare Ratings, individually, in the use of
sensors, weapon systems and command systems to detect, locate and
engage threats and targets in the sea and air. The WRTU is a collective
of AWT, AWW and UW Training Elements.
 Phoenix School of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence, Damage
Control and Firefighting: RN Damage Control School
o *located at HMS Excellent
 Defence Diving School: Training Establishment primarily run and staffed
by RN that provides military diving training to personnel from all
branches
 Victory Squadron: Provides the Duty of Care and Naval General Training
(NGT) for all RN Warfare and Engineering Technician (Weapon
Engineering) ratings prior to them joining the Fleet
 HMS Excellent: Part of Maritime Warfare School, HMS Excellent houses units of
Maritime Warfare School although a number of lodger units are resident within
the site. HMS Excellent is under the command of Commanding Officer HMS
Excellent with the rank of Commodore RN, not only responsible for Maritime
Warfare School within HMS Excellent but also the lodger units within the site.
 Bristol: Training and Accommodation ship
 Phoenix School of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence, Damage
Control and Firefighting, Maritime Warfare School: RN Damage Control
School
o Phoenix Damage Repair Instructional Unit
o Phoenix Firefighting Instructional Unit
o Phoenix Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence
Instructional Unit
 South East Naval Military Training Centre
 Portsmouth Command Field Gun Team
 Tipner Rifle Range
 Fraser Gunnery Range
 Excellent Accommodation Centre
 (*HMS Excellent also provides administrative and infrastructure
support to the Maritime Warfare School elements at Horsea Island,
and small arms ranges at Tipner.)
 Navy Command Headquarters: Fleet Commander
 Headquarters of UK Maritime Battle Staff
 HMS King Alfred Royal Naval Reserve
 Fleet Regional Photographic Unit (South East Region)
 Volunteer Cadet Corps (Headquarters VCC, Portsmouth Division Royal
Marines VCC and HMS Excellent RNVCC)
 Sea Cadet Corps National Training Centre
 TS Alamein Sea Cadet Corps
 DASA (Navy Branch): Defence Analytical Services and Advice is a
Division of the MOD tasked with providing statistical and analytical
support to the Navy Statistical Publications produced by DASA Navy
 HMS Hercules (Portsmouth Establishments): Part of Maritime Warfare School,
HMS Hercules primarily houses the Royal Navy School of Physical Training,
headed by Commandant Royal Navy School of Physical Training, double-hatted
as Commanding Officer HMS Hercules, with the rank of Captain RN
 Royal Navy School of Physical Training (Maritime Warfare School):
Headed by Commandant Royal Navy School of Physical Training, double-
hatted as Commanding Officer HMS Hercules, with the rank of Captain
RN, the Royal Navy School of Physical Training is responsible for training
members of the Royal Navy to become Physical Training Instructors.
 Royal Navy Sport, Adventurous and Physical Education: Headed by the
Director of Naval Physical Development (DNPD) with the rank of
Commodore (Double-hatted as Commanding Officer HMS Hercules), the
Royal Navy Sport, Adventurous and Physical Education delivers safe and
competitive RN Sport and Physical activities that challenges RN
Personnel and provides critical development opportunities for the RN
Personnel. The Royal Navy Sport, Adventurous and Physical Education is
open to RN Personnel and dependents with no costs as well as MOD
staff and pensionable ex service personnel with nominal costs. The
Royal Navy Sport, Adventurous and Physical Education shares the sports
facilities and equipment at HMS Hercules with the Royal Navy School of
Physical Training which includes grade quash courts, 33 metre
swimming pool, 2 gymnasiums (marked for Netball, Basketball,
volleyball and badminton) and an outdoor tennis court.
 Royal Navy Field Gun (Event)
o Other Shore Establishments primarily housing other units of Maritime Warfare School
and not within HMS Collingwood
o Other Shore Establishments not under the command of the Naval Training Agency but
housing units of the Maritime Warfare School as lodger units
 HMS Drake (HMNB Devonport)
 School of Hydrography and Meteorology (Plymouth): Hydrography,
Meteorology and Oceanography School of the Naval Service
o Hydrography Department
o Meteorology Department
o Oceanography Department
o Advanced Survey Department
o Tactical Exploitation of the Environment Department
 HMS Bellerophon (HMNB Portsmouth)
 Engineer Training Manager Instruction Unit: Trains Instructor for
Engineer courses
Royal Navy Regulating Branch

The Royal Navy Regulating Branch was the service police of the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal
Marines, which had their own police force.
Judge Advocate of the Fleet

The Judge Advocate of the Fleet was an appointed civilian judge who was responsible for the
supervision and superintendence of the court martial system in the Royal Navy. The Judge
Advocate was based at Whitehall in London.
Vice Admiral Naval Legal Services

Naval Legal Services
The Vice Admiral Naval Legal Services is the head of the Naval Legal Services. The Vice Admiral
Naval Legal Services is responsible, as the Royal Navy's senior lawyer, for the development,
coordination and organisation of legal services within the Royal Navy to ensure the provision of
timely, accurate and appropriate legal advice. The Vice Admiral Naval Legal Services, with the
rank of Vice Admiral and based at HMS Excellent, reports to the Second Sea Lord and Chief of
Naval Personnel. The Vice Admiral Naval Legal Services is not a part of but can be present at
Navy Board and Admiralty Board meetings to provide legal advice to the Navy and Admiralty
Board.
 Naval Legal Services

 (*It is open to men or women; around half that have been recruited vary has NQ
to 10 years PQE, the other half from current officers (usually from Logistics) who
are sent to Universities to attend courses in law. DNLS has around 200 legal
officers. Around 40% of DLS officers are based in overseas billets. The type of
work undertaken by legal officers depends on the billet they are working at.
Around 50% of the billets are discipline / criminal law, 30% of the billets are
operations law and 20% of the billets are administrative law. The Royal Navy
also provides 6 Legal Officers to the Service Prosecuting Authority.)
Assistant Chief of Staff Medical

The Assistant Chief of Staff Medical and Surgeon Vice Admiral directs the Royal Navy Medical
Branch which consists of the Royal Navy Medical Services and the Queen Alexandra's Royal
Naval Nursing Service. The Assistant Chief of Staff Medical and Surgeon Vice Admiral ensures the
timely delivery of properly equipped, suitably trained and experienced personnel to provide the
medical component of Royal Navy operational capability both for current and future force
requirements. The Assistant Chief of Staff Medical and Surgeon Vice Admiral, with the rank of
Vice Admiral and based at HMS Asclepius, reports to the Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval
Personnel.
The Royal Navy Medical Service (RNMS) provides comprehensive healthcare to ships,
submarines and Royal Marine personnel at sea and on land. It provides primary care, deployed
surgical support and, through the Primary Casualty Receiving Facility on board RFA Argus, it
provides deployable hospital care. It provides specialist advice in fields of radiation protection,
diving medicine and environmental medicine through the Institute of Naval Medicine. It also
includes the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Naval Nursing Service.
The RNMS is headed by the Medical Director General (Naval), a member of the Second Sea
Lord’s Board of Management and the medical adviser to the Admiralty Board.
 Royal Navy Medical Branch

 Headquarters, Royal Navy Medical Services
o Royal Navy Medical Services
o Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service
Royal Navy Medical Services

The Royal Navy Medical Services, headed by the Medical Director-General of the Navy and
Surgeon Vice Admiral with the rank of Vice Admiral which is based at HMS Asclepius
(Portsmouth Establishment), is the branch of the Royal Navy responsible for medical care. It
works closely with Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service. The Medical Director-
General of the Navy and Surgeon Rear Admiral reports to the Assistant Chief of Staff Medical
and Surgeon Vice Admiral. The medical service today is made up of Medical Officers (physicians)
and non-commissioned officers and ratings as medical assistants and medical technicians, who
receive similar training to paramedics and laboratory works. Nursing services are provided for
the navy by the QARNNS which works alongside the Medical Service but is a separate
organisation. All ranks of the medical branch provide medical care at respective medical
departments afloat as well at naval shore establishments, at Royal Naval Hospitals, and with the
Royal Marines.
 Royal Navy Medical Services, commanded by Medical Officer-in-Charge and Dean of Naval
Medicine with the rank of Captain-Surgeon.
 Headquarters, Royal Navy Medical Services, HMS Asclepius (Gosport,
Hampshire, England)
o Royal Naval Hospital Haslar, HMS Haslar (Gosport, Hampshire, England)
 (305 x Beds) – 30,000 personnel, District General Hospital for the Gosport
peninsula
o Institute of Naval Medicine (INM) (Alverstoke, Hampshire)
 Medical Administration Division - It is made up of a total of 17 staff, 5 of which
are Service personnel.
 Naval Service Medical Board of Survey (NSMBOS) - The board is
comprised of 3 medical officers: standing President who is a Consultant
Occupational Physician, Vice President will be a Consultant Occupational
Physician, and a medical officer of appropriate seniority. The Head of
Medical Administration at INM acts as the board secretary.
 Medical Resettlement
 Medical Records Section
 Medico-Legal Section - A team of three which is headed by a retired
Surgeon Captain, it provides medico-legal advice to lawyers defending
medical and personal injury claims against the MOD, legal advice to
Service personnel, medical advice to other Service Agencies about
pensions and sundry matters, whilst assisting MDG(N) in answering
Complaints against medical treatment and in other medico-legal
matters.
 Environmental Medicine Unit - comprises a diverse mix of clinical staff,
physiologists and psychologists, working across the administrative workgroups
to provide Operational Support in the areas of occupational medicine and
health for the Royal Navy and for the Ministry of Defence. The Environmental
Medicine Unit (EMU)’s mission statement is “to optimise the operational
performance of Royal Navy and Royal Marine personnel, thereby maximising
their effectiveness ashore and afloat”. In addition, EMU provides a significant
amount of clinical, scientific and training support to the other armed forces.
EMU’s primary output is advice to front-line military commanders. This clinical
and scientific advice is provided via reports, lectures, videos, scientific papers,
presentations and input to relevant committees.
 Applied Physiology Group - The Applied Physiology Group provide
expert advice on exercise, respiratory and thermal physiology which
aims to maximise their Operational effectiveness during peacetime and
at war. Military and other customers task the Group to investigate
specific problems, some of which can be answered with applied trials,
whilst others require fundamental research to understand the
underlying physiological problem.
 Applied Psychology Team - The Applied Psychology Team carries out a
wide range of hands-on research and consulting activities in the areas of
occupational psychology and health psychology. With a diverse
customer base, the Psychologists in the Human Factors Department
carry out operationally relevant work directly tasked by the Royal Navy
and Royal Marines.
 Humans Factor Department - The main function of the Human Factors
Department is to maintain the operational effectiveness of the Fleet by
providing specialist advice in areas of ergonomics and applied
psychology. The department handles a broad portfolio of projects for
the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S),
and various Integrated Project Teams (IPTs). It has also worked with
outside customers such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). It
offers consultative advice in all areas of ergonomics and applied
psychology.
o Ergonomics, Higher Science - Within the area of ergonomics, a
broad scope of consultative and research projects are carried
out. The Ergonomists in the Human Factors Department carry
out operationally relevant work directly tasked by the Royal
Navy, Royal Marines, and Defence Equipment and Support
(DE&S). This includes enhancing human performance and
safety in a motion environment, optimising warship and
associated systems design evaluation, and optimising clothing,
working practices, and ancillary equipment. Expertise can be
supplied to support a variety of operational capability issues,
ranging from ad-hoc advice to long-term research-based
projects. Past and present projects include:
o
o • Investigation into back pain in helicopter aircrew;
o • Evaluation of rescue stretchers and neck immobilisation
devices;
o • Providing project support to the Human Factors Steering
Group of the Type 45 Destroyer IPT;
o • Providing human factors advice, guidance, and standards to
the AugustaWestland EH101 Merlin IPT;
o • Assessing the fidelity of a training simulator for the Type 22
and 23 Frigates, and the Type 42 Destroyer as part of the
Maritime Composite Training System;
o • Ergonomic assessment of submarine command systems;
o • Investigation of anthropometric criteria for escape through
warship hatches;
o • Human factors trials and motion-induced interruptions
research on RV Triton (a trimaran technology demonstrator ship
for the Royal Navy).
 Survival and Thermal Medicine - Survival and thermal medical work
focuses on survival at sea, submarine survival, and local cold injury.
Typical projects are the in-water assessment of immersion survival
equipment, testing of vapour-permeable immersion suits in air and
water, expert analysis of survival chances (for legal purposes, has
included the Marchioness and other major investigations), and the
experimental study of the consequences of local cold injury. Expertise
and experience spans the whole of the field, from practical advice on
the design and use of lifesaving appliances, and development of
European standards for lifejackets, through to world-leading research in
the pathophysiology of non-freezing cold injury. Staff have first-hand
experience of living and working in the Antarctic and northern
Scandinavia in the winter, and teach groups ranging from aircrew to
medical specialists. Facilities are outstanding, and include:
o An immersion pool, 3 m deep, with closely controlled water
temperatures from 2°C to 30°C, waves up to 30 cm, wind to 10
kn, and separate control of air temperature
o Environmental chambers, with close control of air temperatures
in the range –30°C to +45°C, capable of accommodating resting
and exercising subjects
o Measurement of a wide range of physiological variables,
including skin and body temperatures, skin blood flow using
laser Doppler, infra-red thermography, and single-capillary red
cell velocity
o Testing and assessment of lifejackets, immersion suits, cold
weather clothing using humans and a state-of-the-art
multisegmented thermal immersion manikin, and an
instrumented flotation manikin.
 Personal Protective Equipment Science Group - The aim of INM’s PPE
Science Group is to ensure that personnel are provided with the most
appropriate PPE and to minimise the adverse effects by minimizing the
physiological and ergonomic effects as much as possible, and by
developing strategies to reduce the impact of such effects. The group
achieves these aims by advising and undertaking research for a large
number of military and MOD groups, procurement projects and
increasingly for operations.
 Heat Illness Clinic - The Heat Illness Clinic (HIC) provides a
thermoregulatory assessment to all three armed forces. The HIC
consists of two stages:
o Fitness assessment – maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max). This
assessment is conducted on a treadmill with the patient
wearing PT kit and, dependent upon fitness levels, will take
between 8 – 15 minutes approximately.
o Thermoregulatory assessment – Simulated 1 hour march
wearing combats & carrying a bergen (14 kg). The hour march is
divided into 3 phases designed to hinder and then aid
evaporative cooling: the 1st 30 minutes with bergen and
combats, the 2nd phase is without bergen and combat jacket
and the final phase is without t-shirt. Core temperature, skin
temperature and heart rate are monitored; total sweat loss and
sweat rate is calculated.
 Cold Injuries Clinic - he Cold Injury Clinic provides a unique assessment
and clinical/occupational evaluation service to all three armed forces
and also to civilians.
o Infra-red thermography (+ cold challenge) to assess vascular
status of hands and feet
o Thermal Sensory Threshold testing to assess neurological status.
o Provides follow up and continuity of care to those who have
suffered Freezing (“Frost Bite”) or Non-Freezing (“Trench Foot”)
Cold Injury.
o Occupational assessment for related conditions – Raynaud’s
Phenomenon, Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, etc.
 Lung Function Clinic- Pulmonary Function Testing. The PFT Laboratory
provides a state of the art facility for the assessment of lung function.
Using Sensormedics Vmax Autobox equipment, the laboratory offers a
full range of pulmonary function tests, including:
o Dynamic Lung Volumes – Vitalography, Spirometry, Flow
Volume Loops
o Static Lung Volumes – Plethysmography and Nitrogen Washout
o Alveolar Gas Diffusion – Single Breath DLCO
o Exercise Testing
o Bronchodilator Reversibility
The laboratory sees approximately 300 patients per year from the
following groups:
o Submariners
o Divers
o Aircrew
o Fire Fighting School Instructors
o Clinical patients referred from primary & secondary care
(service and civilian)
 Fitness and Anthropometric Clinic - The Fitness and Anthropometric
Clinic provides a clinical/occupational evaluation service to armed forces
and Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel who range from morbidly obese to
elite athletes. The assessment includes a maximal oxygen uptake test,
measurements of body mass and body fat percentage with lean body
mass and fat mass being subsequently derived. The exact procedure is
dependent upon individual circumstances. Each assessment is followed
by a personal consultation with a Medical Officer and Exercise
Physiologist and short-term goals for weight management and
improvements in aerobic fitness are agreed with advice on exercise
training.
 Occupational and Environmental Sciences Division - provides comprehensive
scientific services in support of occupational health and environmental
protection for the Royal Navy and for the Ministry of Defence as well as to
commercial and private customers.
 Submarine and Radiation Medicine Division - A branch of Occupational Medicine
the Department is staffed by 3 uniformed and 2 civilian medical officers and 2
uniformed paramedical staff. They undertake a wide variety of ionising and
non-ionising radiation medicine and submarine tasks for the MOD, as well as
providing radiation medicine advice, support and training to other government
departments. The Department is the tri-service focus for radiation medicine.
The Department’s staff man a medical advice and support roster for the MOD
Nuclear Accident Response Organisation and participate in related exercises at
home and abroad. This includes undertaking exercise planning, directing and
assessment as well as taking part in the exercise. Recently INM radiation
medicine personnel have been involved in Health Protection Agency CBRN
exercises.
INM also has a requirement to provide operational support for a variety of
deployments, particularly in submarine escape and rescue, with further
associated exercise commitments. This work is undertaken in close co-
operation with the Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Department.
The Department undertakes a wide variety of training on both submarine and
radiation topics. Audiences range from service medical officers and paramedics
through engineering and command personnel to civilian emergency service and
NHS staff.
 Submarine Medicine - The UK operates nuclear powered submarines.
These have the capability to remain submerged for many weeks. This
ability means that submarines must be able to refresh their internal
atmosphere continuously, replacing the oxygen consumed by the
personnel onboard and removing the waste gases of both the personnel
and equipment. Careful control of this artificially maintained
atmosphere is essential and is conducted by submarine medical and
engineering staff.
Working with the Occupational and Environmental Science Division's
toxicology and analytical chemistry staff, the medical officers of the
Submarine and Radiation Medicine department advise on exposure
standards for the submarine atmosphere and routinely monitor and
review the performance of the atmosphere control systems in all
submarines.
Due to the rigours of life in submarines and the requirement to undergo
specialist training to escape from a disabled submarine all submariners
must meet specific medical standards for service. The INM submarine
medical officers are responsible for advising on whether people are fit
for submarine duties, either as new trainees or as established
submariners after developing a medical problem.
 Submarine Escape and Rescue - All submariners undergo training on
how to escape if their submarine should suffer a problem and settle to
the bottom of the sea. Escape is possible from depths down to 180m
(600ft). INM provides the medical staff for the emergency response
forces that would deploy to the area of the accident to recover any
escapees on the surface or support the survivors in the submarine
before rescue.
INM are also involved in devising and co-ordinating trials work with
other MoD departments and contractors to improve the chances of
escape from a disabled submarine and the survivability of personnel
who are awaiting rescue. Areas such as atmosphere control, survival
rations and medical requirements for rescue are worked on and policy
advice provided to the submarine services and rescue forces.
INM are the medical advisors to the current UK Submarine rescue
system (above) and to the NATO submarine rescue system due into
service in 2007. These systems are capable of rescuing up to 16
personnel per trip at depths of over 400m and internal submarine
pressures raised to over 5 atmospheres. This involves not only the
policy and research work mentioned above but also planning and
participating in national and international exercises with submarines
and rescue systems operating in open water.
 Radiation Medicine - Covering topics as broad as lasers, radio and radar,
reactors and nuclear weapons the Radiation Medicine arm of the
division is one of the few specialist centres in the UK. The main role for
these staff is the provision of guidance and direction to protect UK
personnel of all 3 services in environments where they may be exposed
to either ionising or non-ionising radiation.
To achieve the department’s objectives in ionising radiation work is
conducted to study and compile reports on the medical risks of
exposure to radiation and derive appropriate guidance to force
commanders on what exposures may be undertaken by troops in
normal and emergency operating conditions. Much of this work is done
in collaboration with other NATO countries.
The MoD operates nuclear reactors and maintains the UK stockpile of
nuclear weapons. INM medical officers are heavily involved in teaching
medical staff and other personnel involved in the responses to any
emergencies with MoD radiological materials. INM also provide medical
policy direction for nuclear accident response and would deploy
personnel to assist the local responses should such an accident occur.
This work also translated into advice for other UK government
departments for accidents or incidents involving civilian reactors or
radiological or nuclear related terrorist events. Much of this work is
done in association with such bodies and the Department of Health and
the Health Protection Agency and internationally through various EU
projects and bodies.
Radio aerials, radar transmitters, satellite communications and lasers
are now ubiquitous throughout the military and civilian worlds. INM
provide direction on the management of military personnel who work
with or have potentially been overexposed to radiofrequency radiation
as well as on the potential health effect of working in environments
such as the engine spaces on electrically powered ships.
Training on Radiation Medicine is a high priority for the Department.
Whilst this is mostly to MoD personnel training is available for doctors
who wish to perform medical examinations under the Ionising Radiation
Regulations (1999).
 Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Division - The main aim of the Diving and
Hyperbaric Medicine Division is to improve the operational capability of Royal
Navy Diving by promoting good health and safety and maximising the
effectiveness of personnel. Since the Royal Navy is the lead Service for all
military diving, the Division has an equivalent aim for Army Diving and for tri-
Service military adventurous training diving.
To meet these aims the Division acts as the final authority in the assessment of
medical fitness for all types of Service diving. It also acts as medical advisor to
the Superintendent of Diving on the development of safe diving policy for the
Military Diving Safety Management System.
To mitigate the adverse health effects following military diving incidents or
accidents in the Portsmouth area (where the bulk of Diving training and
Submarine Escape training takes place), the Division provides on site consultant
support to manage casualties. Medical Officers from the division will also deploy
to provide onsite support to high risk activities such as diving trials and
submarine escape and rescue exercises. For other military diving incidents
elsewhere in the world, the Division operates a round the clock Diving Incident
Telephone Advice Line. This service is also offered to support civilian diving
incidents.
To ensure diving medicine specialists are sufficiently experienced to manage
military diving accidents (which occur quite infrequently), diving medicine
specialists within the division also treat local civilian diving casualties at the
Hyperbaric Medicine Unit operated by QinetiQ.
The Division also provide subject matter experts to support courses in diving
medicine run by INM’s Training Division such as the Standard Underwater
Medicine Course. Pre-joining training is also provided for Service Medical
Officers appointed to the Submarine Escape Training Tank. See the Training
Course Information pages for more details.
The Division also aims to improve knowledge about diving medicine and
improve the safety of diving by participation with national and international
groups and organisations such as the British Diving Safety Group the British
Hyperbaric Association, the UK Sports Diver Medical Committee and the NATO
Diving Working Group.
Diving medicine is a branch of Occupational Medicine and the division is
typically manned by two Service consultants, a US Navy Exchange Officer, a
specialist registrar, and a Petty Officer Medical Assistant. An Administration
Officer is also shared with the Submarine and Radiation Medicine Division.
 Diving Incident Telephone Advice Line - The Diving and Hyperbaric
Medicine Division provide a round the clock telephone advice service to
support military work diving and military adventurous training diving
throughout the world.
Advice on the management of diving incidents, including first aid,
evacuation, medical assessment and referral for recompression therapy
is also offered to British civilian divers, dive supervisors, doctors and the
emergency services.
The Royal Navy ‘Duty Diving Medical Officer (DDMO)’ can be contacted
by mobile phone 24/7. If the DDMO is engaged, on another call, or
attending another patient, a voice message can be left so the DDMO can
call back. If there is any difficulty making contact, or there appears to be
undue delay, the Institute of Naval Medicine Main Gate has alternative
means of making contact.
 Training Division - NM’s Training Division comprises four uniformed and six
civilian staff divided into 3 sections; management and administration, general
medical training, and training design and quality control.
The function of the Training Division is to provide post-basic professional
training for RN Medical Service personnel. It also delivers general medical
training to other RN, Army, RAF and civilian personnel. It provides professional
advice and support to medical branch management and also to MDG(N) on
matters concerning training policy and its implementation throughout the RN
Medical Service. In addition, Head of Training represents MDG(N) as Customer
Agent to the Joint Medical Command.
 Training design and quality control: Responsible for the design, review,
examination, accreditation and evaluation of all courses at INM as well
as providing customer agent support in the development of medical
branch training. The section provides additional support to the branch
by compiling and distributing the Medical Branch CD-ROM
 Radiation Medicine training: Medical Officer Submariner (MOSM) and
Tri-Service Senior Medical Officers Radiation Medicine Courses
(TSMORMC) are run annually.
 Medical training: Training Division INM designs and delivers specialist
medical training to both medical and non-medical students. It provides
different courses, ranging from the one-day noise assessors course to
the six week long Med PJT course which delivers a comprehensive
training package for those Medical Branch Ratings (MBRs) about to take
up their sea drafts.
 The Institute of Naval Medicine is the home of the Navy’s medical training. The
Institute of Naval Medicine offers specialist medical training, guidance, and
support from service entry to resettlement. Extensive research, laboratory and
clinical facilities are provided to all the services, including active operations. The
Institute of Naval Medicine is led by Commanding Officer Institute of Naval
Medicine with the rank of Captain RN.
o Royal Naval Hospital Plymouth, Devonport (133 x Beds)
 Surgical Support Team
o Royal Naval Hospital Stonehouse, HMS Stonehouse (Plymouth, Devon, England)
o Royal Naval Hospital Deal, HMS Deal (Deal, Kent, England)
o Royal Naval Hospital Portland
o Royal Naval Hospital Chatham (Gillingham, Kent)
o Royal Naval Hospital Port Edgar
o (*maintains smaller facilities and staff to other Royal Navy Shore Establishments that do
not have Royal Naval Hospital branch nearby through their respective medical
departments or otherwise provides contingent personnel to Joint Hospital Group Units
within Hospitals of other Services and NHS Trusts/Hospitals as well as Medical
Departments aboard ships)
Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service

Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service is the nursing branch of the Royal Navy. The
Service unit works alongside the Royal Navy Medical Branch under the Royal Navy Medical
Operations. The Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service is headed by Matron-in-Chief,
Naval Nursing Service with the rank of Rear Admiral at HMS Asclepius (Portsmouth
Establishment). Matron-in-Chief, Naval Nursing Service reports to the Assistant Chief of Staff
Medical and Surgeon Vice Admiral.
 Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service

o (*provides Nursing Officers and Personnel to the Royal Naval Hospital Haslar (HMS
Haslar), Institute of Naval Medicine, Royal Naval Hospital Stonehouse (HMS
Stonehouse), Royal Naval Hospital Deal, Royal Naval Hospital Portland, Royal Naval
Hospital Chatham, Royal Naval Hospital Port Edgar or otherwise provides personnel to
smaller facilities and staff to other Royal Navy Shore Establishments that does not house
Royal Naval Hospital branch or otherwise provides contingent personnel to Hospitals of
other Services and Civilian Hospitals as well as Medical Departments aboard ships)
Chaplain of the Fleet

Royal Navy Chaplaincy Service
The Chaplain of the Fleet is the senior chaplain in the Royal Navy and the head of the Royal Navy
Chaplaincy Service. The Chaplain of the Fleet is also the Archdeacon for the Royal Navy. The
Royal Navy Chaplaincy Service provides chaplains to the Royal Navy. The Chaplain of the Fleet is
responsible to the Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel for provision of a Naval
Chaplaincy Service, ensuring the spiritual and pastoral needs of all Service personnel, including
those of the main World Faiths and those of none, are met. The chaplains are commissioned by
the Sovereign but do not hold military rank other than that of "Chaplain Royal Navy". They are
usually addressed as Padre, Reverend or more informally Bish.
 Chaplain of the Fleet

o Royal Navy Chaplaincy Service
o (*Chaplains undergo training at Britannia Royal Naval College alongside other Royal
Navy officer cadets. After completing the course, they may opt to earn their "Dolphins"
and serve in the Submarine Service or the green beret (upon completion of the Royal
Marines Course) and serve with the Royal Marines.)
Third Sea Lord, and Controller of the Navy

The Third Sea Lord, and Controller of the Navy, is a senior appointment in the Naval Service and
is a member of the Board of Admiralty and the Navy Board. The Third Sea Lord, and Controller of
the Navy is based at Navy Command Headquarters, HMS Excellent (Whale Island, Portsmouth)
with the rank of Vice Admiral (if holder is from Royal Navy) or Lieutenant-General (if holder is
from Corps of Royal Marines). The Third Sea Lord, and Controller of the Navy is mainly
responsible for the Admiralty Research Establishment. The Admiralty Research Establishment is
the department of the Naval Service responsible for procurement, materiel, research and design
matters of systems of the Naval Service (Controller being ancient term for the officer in charge
of ship acquisition). The Admiralty Research Establishment, along with other research and
procurement establishments of other services, as well as with other joint research and
procurement establishments with other services, forms the Defence Procurement Agency,
headed by a senior Civil Servant of Grade 2 or an officer with the rank of OF-8. The Defence
Procurement Agency itself, along with Defence Logistics Organisation, forms the Defence
Equipment and Support Organisation of the Ministry of Defence headed by the Minister of State
for Defence Procurement and is a Member of the Parliament. The Admiralty Research
Establishment is located at Portsdown, Hampshire, some 10-20 minutes’ drive to/from Navy
Command Headquarters, HMS Excellent (Whale Island, Portsmouth), where the Third Sea Lord
and Controller of the Navy is based.
 Third Sea Lord, and Controller of the Navy, Navy Command Headquarters, HMS Excellent
(Whale Island, Portsmouth)
o Admiralty Research Establishment, Portsdown, Portsmouth
 Admiralty Surface Weapons Establishment
 Admiralty Marine Technology Establishment
 Naval Construction Research Establishment
 Admiralty Materials Laboratory
 Admiralty Underwater Weapons Establishment
 Underwater Countermeasures and Weapons Establishment
 Underwater Detection Establishment
 FAA*
o Royal Corps of Naval Constructors (integrated part of the Defence Engineering & Science
Group)
o Office of the Director-General Dockyards and Maintenance
 Office of the Civil Assistant to the Director-General Dockyards and Maintenance
 Divisions
 Dockyards
o Construction Departments
o Draughting Departments
o Electrical Departments
o Engineering Departments
o Maintenance Departments
o Salvage Departments
o Training Sections
 Dockyard Division
 Office of the Director Dockyard Division
 Office of the Deputy Director Dockyard Division
 Office of the Assistant Director Dockyard Division, Ships
 Office of the Assistant Director Dockyard Division, Shore
 Office of the Assistant Director Dockyard Division, Management
Techniques
 Office of the Assistant Director Dockyard Division, General
 Office of the Assistant Director Dockyard Division, Nuclear
 Office of the Assistant Director Dockyard Division, Personnel
 Office of the Assistant Director Dockyard Division, Finance
o Office of the Chief Constructor
o Office of the Chief Draughtsman
o Office of the Superintending Mechanical Engineer
o Telecommunications Section
o Management Training Section
 Fleet Maintenance Division
 Office of the Director Fleet Maintenance Division
 Office of the Deputy Director Fleet Maintenance Division
o Office of the Assistant Director Fleet Maintenance Division
o Office of the Assistant Director Fleet Maintenance Division,
Constructive
 Marine Services Division
 Office of the Director Marine Services Division
 Office of the Deputy Marine Services Maintenance Division
o Office of the Assistant Director Marine Services Division
 Civil Staff Department (officer's responsible for boom
defences, examiner of works, moorings, salvage,
moorings)
 Yard Machinery District, Scottish
 Yard Machinery District, Northern
 Yard Machinery District, Midland
 Yard Machinery District, Southern
 Naval Dockyards List
 Within UK:
 Royal Naval Dockyard Portsmouth
 Royal Naval Dockyard Chatham
 Royal Naval Dockyard Plymouth
 Royal Naval Dockyard Rosyth
 Royal Naval Dockyard Scapa Flow
 Yards operating from 1860 onward during the existence of this department
included.[37]
 Antigua Yard.
 Ascension Yard.
 Bermuda Yard.
 Bombay Yard.
 Chatham Yard.
 Colombo Yard.
 Deptford Yard.
 Devonport Yard.
 Devonport Yard, NZ.
 Esquimalt, Yard.
 Gibraltar Yard.
 Halifax Yard.
 Haulbowline Yard.
 Invergordon Yard.
 Jamaica Yard.
 Lyness Yard.
 Madras Yard.
 Malta Yard.
 Pembroke Yard.
 Plymouth Yard.
 Portland Yard.
 Portsmouth Yard.
 Rosyth Yard.
 Scapa Flow Yard.
 Sheerness Yard.
 Simonstown Yard.
 Singapore Yard.
 Sydney Yard.
 Trincomalee Yard.
 Wei Hai Wei Yard.
 Woolwich Yard.
o Assistant Chief of Staff Warfare
o Assistant Chief of Staff Information Superiority
o Assistant Chief of Staff Maritime Capability
o Assistant Chief of Staff Integrated Change Programme
 Defence Equipment and Support (senior Civil Servant of Grade 1 of MOD or OF-9)
o Defence Procurement Agency (senior Civil Servant of Grade 2 of MOD or OF-8)
 Admiralty Research Establishment
Assistant Chief of Staff Warfare

The Assistant Chief of Staff Warfare is responsible for coordinating the cross cutting issues
regarding the integration and development of the capability, tactics, and procedures to make
sure that the war fighting edge of the Royal Navy is sustained. The Assistant Chief of Staff
Warfare, with the rank of Rear Admiral RN or Major-General RM, and based at HMS Excellent,
reports to the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Capability).
Assistant Chief of Staff Information Warfare

The Assistant Chief of Staff Information Warfare is responsible for providing an integrated team
that deals with issues ranging from MoD strategy to the detail of support to Front Line Units
engaged in operations. This responsibility spans Information Management, Networked C5ISTAR,
Infrastructure Projects ashore and afloat and a multitude of tasks contributing to Fleet
Operational Capability. The Assistant Chief of Staff Information Warfare, with the rank of Rear
Assistant Chief of Staff Maritime Capability

The Assistant Chief of Staff Maritime Capability Directs the output of the Maritime Capability
area to deliver an effective, coherent, full spectrum maritime capability, efficiently delivered and
aligned to strategy. The Assistant Chief of Staff Maritime Capability, with the rank of Rear
Fourth Sea Lord and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Materiel Support
The Fourth Sea Lord and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Materiel Support is a senior
appointment in the Naval Service and is a member of the Admiralty Board and the Navy Board.
The Fourth Sea Lord and Chief of Fleet Support is based at Navy Command Headquarters, HMS
Excellent (Whale Island, Portsmouth) with the rank of Vice Admiral RN or Lieutenant-General
RM. The Fourth Sea Lord and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Materiel Support is also part of
the Defence Equipment and Support, Defence Logistics Organisation of Ministry of Defence as
the Naval Service’s representative. The Fourth Sea Lord and Chief of Fleet Support is responsible
for materiel and logistics matter of the Naval Service. The Fourth Sea Lord and Assistant Chief of
the Naval Staff Support, in relation with the latter post, is responsible to the Navy Board for the
integrated Force Generation of all Naval Service forces and units as directed by the resourced
Command Plan and agreed with Operational Commanders.
 Fourth Sea Lord and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Materiel Support
o As Fourth Sea Lord:
o Royal Fleet Auxiliary
o Royal Naval Auxiliary Service
o Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service
o Royal Naval Supply and Transport Service
o
o Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service
o Royal Naval Diving Branch?
o
o Director General Supply and Transport, Royal Naval Supply and Transport Service
o Defence Equipment and Support (Fleet), Defence Logistics Organisation
o Department of Naval Equipment (construction of naval equipment)
o As Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Support:
o Assistant Chief of Staff Logistics and Infrastructure
o Assistant Chief of Staff Engineering Support
Royal Fleet Auxiliary

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) is civilian-manned fleet owned by the Ministry of Defence,
whose purpose was to support the Royal Navy. The RFA is tasked to supply Royal Navy's ships at
sea with fuel, ammunition and supplies via replenishment at sea. It also transported Army and
Royal Marine personnel. RFA vessels were commanded and crewed by civilians, augmented with
regular and reserve Royal Navy personnel to perform specialised military functions such as
operating and maintaining helicopters or providing hospital facilities. They are a uniformed
civilian branch of the Royal Navy staffed by British merchant sailors. RFA personnel are civilian
employees of the Ministry of Defence and members of the Royal Naval Reserve and Sponsored
Reserves. Although RFA personnel wear Merchant Navy rank insignia with naval uniforms, they
are classed as a part of the naval service. RFA ships carried the ship prefix RFA. The RFA is
commanded by the Commodore RFA and Deputy Director Royal Navy Afloat Support, and is
assisted by Commodore RFA Engineers, both with the rank of Commodore.
 Royal Fleet Auxiliary

o Headquarters RFA, Henry Leach Building, HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
o Royal Fleet Auxiliary Flotilla
 RFA Standy Squadron
 Forward repair ship
 RFA Diligence (A132)
Notes: Originally multipurpose North Sea Support Vessel chartered
during Falklands War to serve as fleet repair ship. Later purchased and
converted for use as forward repair ship in the South Atlantic (Falkland
Islands). Has since supported MCMV in the Gulf.
 Replenishment
 Tide-class Replenishment Tanker: RFA Tidespring (A136), RFA Tiderace
(A137), RFA Tidesurge (A138), RFA Tideforce (A139)
 Wave-class Fast Fleet Tanker: RFA Wave Knight (A389), RFA Wave Ruler
(A390)
 Fort Victoria-class Multi-role Replenishment Ship: RFA Fort Victoria
A387, RFA Fort George (A388), RFA Fort Rosalie (A395), RFA Fort William
(A396), RFA Fort Augustus (A397), RFA Fort Rupert (A398)
Notes: So-called ‘one-stop replenishment’ ships, first of their kind built
for the RFA. Were large, sophisticated and well armed – had the same
GWS26 Vertical Launch Sea Wolf system as the Type 23 frigate, plus
Phalanx CIWS. Have proven to be excellent ships and continue to form
the backbone of the RFA.
 Regent class munitions replenishment ships: RFA Resource (A480), RFA
Regent (A486)
 Fort Rosalie-class Fleet Replenishment Ship: RFA Fort Grange (A385),
RFA Fort Austin (A386)
Notes: Large replenishment ships designed to carry a variety of dry
stores, such as fuel, food etc. Equipped with a hangar and flight deck
capable of operating up to four Sea King sized helicopters; carries ASW
stores for embarked helicopter flight. Usually seen supporting major
task groups.
 Rover-class small fleet tankers: RFA Green Rover (A268), RFA Grey Rover
(A269), RFA Blue Rover (A270), RFA Gold Rover (A271), RFA Black Rover
(A273), RFA Scarlet Rover (A272), RFA Brown Rover (A274), RFA Silver
Rover (A275), RFA Bronze Rover (A276)
Notes: Designed to replenish warships with a variety of fuel products,
fresh water and a limited number of dry cargo and refrigerated
products. Were equipped with helicopter platform, but no hangar.
Often seen supporting deployments by small groups of warships, or
single vessels. Class as a whole were sometimes referred to as the
‘Spectrum Class’.
 Ol-class fast fleet tankers: RFA Olwen (A122), RFA Olna (A123), RFA
Olmeda (A124)
Notes: Largest and fastest RFA ships when they entered service; can
carry four Sea King sized helicopters.
 Leaf-class support tankers: RFA Appleleaf (A79), RFA Brambleleaf (A81),
RFA Bayleaf (A109), RFA Orangeleaf (A110), RFA Oakleaf (A111)
 Dock Landing Ship
 Bay-class: RFA Lyme Bay (L3007), RFA Largs Bay (L3006), RFA Mounts
Bay (L3008), RFA Cardigan Bay (L3009)
 Round Table-class landing and logistics ship: RFA Sir Bedivere (L3004),
RFA Sir Galahad (L3031), RFA Sir Geraint (L3027), RFA Sir Lancelot
(L3029), RFA Sir Percivale (L3026), RFA Sir Tristram (L3035)
Notes: Designated as Logistic Landing Ships (LSL); designed to carry
heavy vehicles, such as Main Battle Tanks, heavy equipment, and
supplies.
 Aviation Support/Casualty Evacuation
 RFA Argus (A135)
 Notes: Aviation training & primary casualty receiving ship
 Helicopter Support Ship.
 RFA Engadine (K08)
 Notes: Built to train helicopter aircrew in deep water operations, thus
relieving RN warships from the role; could also operate pilotless target
aircraft (i.e. UAV). Could carry either four Wessex and two Wasp, or four
Sea Kings; in theory she could have operated as a helicopter escort
carrier in similar fashion to Reliant but stayed in UK waters for the
duration of the war. There was much speculation about this during and
immediately after the war, but it has only recently been revealed as to
why – Engadine would have housed one of the dispersal groups of
government ministers and officials (codenamed PYTHON) in the event of
a nuclear strike on the UK. This role meant that she could not sail out of
helicopter range of the mainland UK.
 RFA Reliant (A131)
 Notes: Taken up from trade as Astronomer during Falklands War to
serve as aircraft transport. Returned to owners but later acquired by
MoD to test USN Arapaho concept for containerised aircraft support.
Not regarded as a sucessful concept; improvisation with containers,
rather than pre-built kit was seen to be better. Served in very similar
role to WW2 Merchant Aircraft Carriers, but with 4-6 Sea Kings rather
than Swordfish.
 Ministry of Defence Sealift/Supply Vessels
 Point-class Ro-Ro Sealift: MV Hurst Point, MV Eddystone, MV Hartland
Point, MV Anvil Point
 Foreland Shipping
 Fisher-class Tanker: MV Raleigh Fisher
 James Fisher and Sons

 Amphibious Ships
 Ex-merchant Logistic Landing Ships.
 RFA Sir Caradoc (ex-Grey Master) (L3522)*
 RFA Sir Lamorak (ex-Lakespan Ontario) (LL3532)
 Notes: * denotes lost in action. Chartered as temporary replacements for RFA
Sir Tristram and original RFA Sir Galahad, but retained. Used to evacuate stores
and personnel from BAOR in 1983/84. Were also used in Marchwood to Halifax
supply runs.

 Afterword. Many merchant vessels were taken up from trade to serve as
auxiliary tankers and supply ships. In most cases these vessels retained their
original crews with the addition of a Naval Party to man communications and
any weapons, rather than being commissioned into the RFA. As these merchant
ships often swapped roles between ordinary merchant service and naval
auxiliary it would not be appropriate to list them here, moreover some vessels
were only fitted out as auxiliaries for specific operations, before being returned
to merchant service.
Royal Naval Auxiliary Service
Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service
Defence Equipment and Support (Fleet), Defence Logistics Organisation

The Defence Equipment and Support (Fleet), Defence Logistics Organisation functions as the
logistics organisation of the Naval service within the Defence Logistics Organisation. The Fourth
Sea Lord and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Materiel Support is the head of the Defence
Equipment and Support (Fleet), and as such is the primary representative of the Naval Service
within Defence Logistics Organisation of the Ministry of Defence.
 Defence Equipment and Support (Fleet), Defence Logistics Organisation

o Directorate of Fleet Air Arm Materiel Support
o Directorate of Royal Marines Materiel Support
o Directorate of Ships Materiel Support
o Directorate of Submarines Materiel Support
Directorate of Fleet Air Arm Materiel Support
The Directorate of Fleet Air Arm Materiel Support, headed by Director Fleet Air Arm Materiel
Support, a Fleet Air Arm aviator with the rank of Commodore RN or Brigadier RM, works for the
Admiralty Board through the Fourth Sea Lord, and is responsible for providing materiel support
to the Fleet Air Arm.
Directorate of Royal Marines Materiel Support

The Directorate of Royal Marines Materiel Support, headed by Director Royal Marines Materiel
Support, with the rank of Brigadier RM, works for the Admiralty Board through the Fourth Sea
Lord, and is responsible for providing materiel support to the Corps of Royal Marines.
Directorate of Ships Materiel Support

The Directorate of Ships Materiel Support, headed by Director Ships Materiel Support, with the
rank of Commodore RN or Brigadier RM, works for the Admiralty Board through the Fourth Sea
Lord, and is responsible for providing materiel support to the Royal Navy Surface Fleet and Royal
Fleet Auxiliary.
Directorate of Submarines Materiel Support

The Directorate of Ships Materiel Support, headed by Director Ships Materiel Support, with the
rank of Commodore RN or Brigadier RM, works for the Admiralty Board through the Fourth Sea
Lord, and is responsible for providing materiel support to the Royal Navy Submarine Service.

o Royal Naval Armaments Depots
 RNAD Bull Point
 RNAD Coulport
 RNAD Crombie? (DM Crombie)
 RNAD Dean Hill? (DM Dean Hill)
 RNAD Ernesettle? (DM Plymouth)
 RNAD Glen Douglas? (DM Glen Douglas)
 RNAD Fort William? (sub depot of Crombie)
 RNAD Achdalieu? (sub depot of Fort William)
 RNAD Annat? (sub depot of Fort William)
 RNAD Caol Farm? (sub depot of Fort William)
 RNAD Corpach? (sub depot of Fort William)
 RNAD Lochailort? (sub depot of Fort William)
 RNAD Locheilside? (sub depot of Fort William)
 RNAD Gosport? (DM Gosport)
 RNAD Bedenham? (sub depot of Gosport)
 RNAD Elson? (sub depot of Gosport)
 RNAD Frater? (sub depot of Gosport)
 RNAD Priddy’s Hard? (sub depot of Gosport)
 RNAD Trecwn
 RNMD Milford Haven
Royal Naval Supply and Transport Service

The Royal Naval Supply and Transport Service is the civilian manned logistics service that
supports the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA); being part of the Naval Service of the
Ministry of Defence. The Royal Naval Supply and Transport Service is responsible for the
maintenance, distribution and clerical oversight of all forms of stores between depot and ship.
This includes General Naval Stores, Electronic Stores (including radar, sonar, electronic warfare
and communications equipment), Armaments, Victuals, Fuel, and Motor Transport. The Royal
Naval Supply and Transport Service is headed by the Director General Supply and Transport
(Navy).
• Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Support), (ACNS Sup) [11]

• Assistant Chief of Staff Logistics and Infrastructure, (COS Logs & Infra) [11]
• Assistant Chief of Staff Engineering Support, (COS Eng Sup)
Assistant Chief of Staff Logistics and Infrastructure

The Assistant Chief of Staff Logistics and Infrastructure manages the current and articulates the
future logistic sustainability requirement for the maritime environment. The Assistant Chief of
Staff Logistics and Infrastructure leads on behalf of the Navy Board for both the Logistics and
Infrastructure lines of development working within the Capability Division. The Assistant Chief of
Staff Logistics and Infrastructure, with the rank of Rear Admiral and based at HMS Excellent,
reports to the Fourth Sea Lord and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Support.

o Naval Stores Department
o Armament Supply Department
o Movements Department
o Victualling Departmentss
Assistant Chief of Staff Engineering Support

The Assistant Chief of Staff Engineering Support is responsible for the Engineering Support
Division, which entails the overseeing of the Support Improvement Plan of the Naval Service;
aside from this he is responsible for Naval Bases and Oil Fuel Depots. In conjunction with this
role he is also Deputy Naval Engineering Officer of the Naval Service.
Naval Secretary and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Personnel)?
The Naval Secretary and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Personnel) is the Royal Navy
appointment that of which the incumbent is, through working with the Second Sea Lord and
Chief of Naval Personnel, responsible for policy direction on personnel management for service
members of the Naval Service. As primarily responsible for policy direction on personnel
management of the Naval Service’s servicemen and women, the Naval Secretary ensures to
provide the supporting policies to enable an agile, adaptable and capable Naval Force, including
advising on senior appointments. The Naval Secretary is a senior Naval Service appointment and
is a member of the Admiralty Board and the Navy Board, held by an officer holding the rank of
Vice Admiral (if holder is from Royal Navy) or Lieutenant-General (if holder is from Corps of
Royal Marines) at Navy Command Headquarters, HMS Excellent (Whale Island, Portsmouth). The
Naval Secretary's counterpart in the British Army is the Military Secretary. The Royal Air Force
equivalent is the Air Secretary.
 Naval Secretary
o Naval Assistant to Naval Secretary
Naval Assistant to Naval Secretary

The Naval Assistant to Naval Secretary is responsible for Career Managing a 'plot' which consists
of all Commodores RN and Colonel RM; Captains RN and Colonels RM and other officers of
below rank. This involves interaction with all of RN and RM field and junior officers. The Naval
Assistant to Naval Secretary represents the views of his plot on the assigning process and any
other issues with Naval Secretary and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Personnel). The Naval
Assistant to Naval Secretary, with the rank of Rear Admiral and based at HMS Excellent, reports
to the Naval Secretary and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Personnel).
Finance Director Navy

The Finance Director is responsible for Management and decision support relating to Navy
Command's delegated budget; Delivery of the programming function and Portfolio Office;
Implementation of civilian HR policy and representation of civilian workforce dimensions in
strategic decision making; Conduct of Ministerial and Parliamentary business, corporate
communications, and management of the Command Secretariat. The Finance Director is a
Senior Civil Servant of Grade 2 of the Ministry of Defence.
 Finance Director Navy

o Assistant Chief of Staff Resources and Plans
o Command Secretary
o Deputy Finance Director, Navy
o Head of Navy Effectiveness and Strategy
Assistant Chief of Staff Resources and Plans

The Assistant Chief of Staff Resources and Plans supports the Finance Director in delivering the
Naval Service contribution to Defence Objectives whilst remaining within the bounds of legal,
political, financial and regulatory authorities. The Assistant Chief of Staff Resources and Plans,
with the rank of Rear Admiral and based at HMS Excellent, reports to the Finance Director Navy.
Command Secretary
The Command Secretary is primary responsible for the delivery the Department of State
function of accountability to Parliament and public with respect to Naval Service issues including
management and improvement of the reputation of the Royal Navy. The Command Secretary is
also the senior civilian in HMS Excellent, Navy Command Headquarters responsible for civilian
personnel, external accountability, resource management and certain aspects of planning. The
Command Secretary, with the rank of Rear Admiral and based at HMS Excellent, reports to the
Finance Director Navy.
Deputy Finance Director, Navy

The Deputy Finance Director, Navy is responsible for the financial management of Navy
Command, specifically in light of the significant increase in delegated responsibilities for the TLB.
The Deputy Finance Director, Navy is deputy to the Finance Director (Navy) on all matters
requiring professional finance advice and the Head of the Navy Command Finance Team. The
Deputy Finance Director, Navy, a civilian with the rank of Senior Civil Servant Grade 3 reports to
the Finance Director.
Head of Navy Effectiveness and Strategy

The Head of Navy Effectiveness and Strategy is the Head of a multidisciplinary team, with policy,
commercial and financial expertise who conduct projects on behalf of Finance Director, Navy
and Assistant Chief of Staff (Policy). The Head of Navy Effectiveness and Strategy, a civilian with
the rank of Senior Civil Servant Grade 3 reports to the Finance Director.
Commander-in-Chief Fleet
The Commander-in-Chief Fleet (CINCFLEET) (double-hatted as Supreme Allied Commander
Home Approaches), is a senior Navy Appointment and a member of the Navy Board with the
rank of Admiral based at HMS Warrior, Northwood Headquarters, and commands the Royal
Navy and Royal Marines. CINCFLEET is responsible for the resourcing of the ships, submarines
and aircraft, and personnel of the Royal Navy, (including of the Royal Naval Reserve, Royal
Marines, and Royal Marines Reserve) to the Fleet and Geographical operational commands of
the Royal Navy as well as to the Joint Forces Command.
 Commander-in-Chief Fleet
o The Commandant General Royal Marines
o Flag Officer Sea Training
o Assistant Chief of Staff Operations
o Commander-in-Chief Home Fleet
o Commander-in-Chief Mediterranean Fleet
o Commander-in-Chief Far Eastern Fleet
o Commander-in-Chief West Indies Station
o Commander-in-Chief Cape of Good Hope Station
Flag Officer Sea Training
The Flag Officer Sea Training is the commander of the Flag Officer Sea Training Unit and is the
senior flag officer responsible for all naval sea training. The Flag Officer Sea Training, with the
rank of Vice Admiral, is lodged at HMS Drake (HMNB Devonport). The Flag Officer Sea Training
Unit is the organisation within the Royal Navy responsible for ensuring that Royal Navy and
Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels are fit to join the operational fleet. The main training and testing
period is called Basic Operational Sea Training (BOST), which typically lasts six weeks. It
combines surveys of the physical condition of the ship with tests of the crew's readiness for
deployment, including a weekly war-fighting and damage control scenario known as a 'Thursday
War'. Basic Operational Sea Training ranges from individual ships to multiple ships forming a
battle group; in which each ship and aircraft in the battle group trains in its specialty, BOST
brings ships together to project force as a battle group; to different battle groups. The Flag
Officer Sea Training Unit operates ten Eurocopter Dauphin helicopters to allow its instructors to
join vessels with minimal delay during intense training periods. The aircraft operate from HMS
Raleigh in Cornwall but are based at Newquay. The Flag Officer Sea Training reports to the
Commander-in-Chief Fleet.
 Flag Officer Sea Training

o Assistant Chief of Staff Training
o Commanding Officer Operational Training
Assistant Chief of Staff Training

The Assistant Chief of Staff Training is a post under the command of the Flag Officer Sea
Training. The Assistant Chief of Staff Training is responsible for assisting the Flag Officer Sea
Training in developing training regimen in accordance with the changing time and developing
technology as assisting in the governance, strategy and policy for Individual and Collective
Training and Education across the Naval Service ensuring that delivery of training achieves,
maintains, and assures the capabilities, readiness and performance of all Naval Service
Personnel. The Assistant Chief of Staff Training, with the rank of Rear Admiral, reports to the
Flag Officer Sea Training and is lodged at HMS Drake (HMNB Devonport).
Commanding Officer Operational Training

The Commanding Officer Operational Training is a post under the command of the Flag Officer
Sea Training. Commanding Officer Operational Training is responsible for assisting the Flag
Officer Sea Training within operational training in sea in accordance with the developed training
regimen with the changing time and developing technology as assisting the Flag Officer Sea
Training in the actual performance of Individual and Collective Training and Education including
Basic Operational Sea Training (BOST) across the Naval Service ensuring that delivery of training
achieves, maintains, and assures the capabilities, readiness and performance of all Naval Service
Personnel. The Commanding Officer Operational Training, with the rank of Rear Admiral, reports
to the Flag Officer Sea Training and is lodged at HMS Drake (HMNB Devonport).
Commander UK Amphibious Forces/Commandant General Royal Marines

The Commandant General Royal Marines is the professional head of the Corps of Royal Marines.
The Commandant General Royal Marines is responsible for advising the First Sea Lord, with
professional responsibility for all Royal Marine units; however, his direct reporting line is to the
Commander-in-Chief Fleet. The Commandant General Royal Marines is based at HMS Excellent
with the rank of Lieutenant-General. The Commandant General Royal Marines is assisted by a
Deputy Commandant General, whose rank is Major General RM.
 Commander UK Amphibious Forces/Commandant General Royal Marines

o Assistant Chief of Staff Land and Littoral Manoeuvre and Deputy Commandant General
Royal Marines
o Portsmouth Division Royal Marines
o Plymouth Division Royal Marines
o Faslane Division Royal Marines
o Commander 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines
o Commander 1 Brigade Royal Marines
o Mountain Leader Training Cadre
o 1 Assault Group, Royal Marines
o Royal Marines Band Service
o Training Centre Royal Marines
o Special Boat Service
Marines
Royal Marines is responsible for managing the development and delivery of Land and Littoral
Manoeuvre capability with the Navy Command Headquarters, supporting the MOD in capability
management. Acts as deputy to Commandant General Royal Marines.
Portsmouth Division Royal Marines

Administrative unit responsible for assigning Royal Marine units and personnel to individual
commands as well as administrative tasks
3 Commando Brigade
The 3 Commando Brigade is a commando formation of the Royal Marines and is one of the main
manoeuvre formation of the Royal Marines. Its personnel are predominantly Royal Marines,
supported by units of Royal Engineers, Royal Artillery, and the Fleet Air Arm, together with other
Commando Qualified sailors, soldiers and airmen. The 3 Commando Brigade is commanded by a
Brigadier at Stonehouse Barracks, Plymouth, Devon. The 3 Commando Brigade, as a commando
formation, is a light infantry airborne and special operation capable expeditionary amphibious
force always in high readiness. The primary mission of the Regiment is to conduct direct action
raids/offensives in hostile or sensitive environments.
 3 Commando Brigade
o 30 Commando Information Exploitation Group (Stonehouse Barracks, Plymouth)
 Headquarters Squadron
 Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron
 Brigade Patrol Troop
o Troop Headquarters and 4 6-man teams: 1 x team commander
(Sergeant) with Mountain Leader 1 (ML1) and/or a Platoon
Weapons class 3 (sniper) qualification; 2 x ML2 (Corporals); and
3 x 2nd tour Reconnaissance Operators
 Air Defence Troop: 12x Starstreak HVM LMLs
 Police Troop (Royal Marines Troops)
 Y Squadron: Electronic Warfare, SIGINT, and Radio Reconnaissance Teams
 Communications Squadron
 Logistics Squadron
 Equipment Support Troop
 Catering Troop
 Motor Transport Troop
 Regimental Aid Post
 Stores Troop
o 42 Commando (Commando 21) (Bickleigh Barracks, Plymouth)
 Command Company
 Logistics Company
 Alpha Company
 Bravo Company
 Charlie Company
 Delta Company
o 45 Commando (Commando 21) (RM Condor, Arbroath)
 Command Company
 Logistics Company
 Whiskey Company (W Coy) (Close Combat Company)
 X-ray Company (X Coy) (Stand Off Company)
 Yankee company (Close Combat Company)
 Zulu Company (Z Coy) (Stand Off Company)
o Commando 21 Structure:
 Command company
 Main HQ
 Tactical HQ
 Signals Troop
 Reconnaissance Troop (includes a sniper section)
 Mortar Troop (9 x 81mm mortars + 4 Mortar Fire Control parties)
 Anti-Tank (AT) Troop (6 x Javelin)
 Medium Machine Gun Troop (6 x GPMG (SF mode)
 3X Close Combat Companies
 Company Headquarters
 3X Close Combat Troops (Troop HQ, 3 Rifle Sections, Manoeuvre
Support Section each)
 1X Stand Off Companies
 Company Headquarters
 Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) Troop (6 x HMG / GMG)
 AT Troop (6 x Javelin)
 Close Combat Troop (Troop HQ, 3 Rifle Sections, Manoeuvre Support
Section)
 Logistic Company
 A Echelon 1
 A Echelon 2
 FRT (Forward Repair Team)
 RAP (Regimental Aid Post)
 B Echelon
o 539 Assault Squadron (HMNB Devonport, Plymouth) (of 1 Assault Group)
 Headquarters Troop
 Squadron Reconnaissance Teams (SRT) (High specialised beach reconnaissance
unit)
 1x Headquarters and 6x Recce Teams of 6 men
 1 Troop (2x Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP), 2x Landing Craft Air Cushion
(LCAC), Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC))
 2 Raiding Troop (Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC))
 3 Troop (Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB)) (*Operates Pacific 24 RIBs in support of
Juliet Company 42 Commando's Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIOPS) role)
 Support Troop (Royal Navy Engineers)
o 3 Commando Royal Marines Armoured Support Group (RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset)
 1 Troop: 2x Viking CV, 15x Viking TCV, 4x Viking FSWCV
 4 Troop: 14x Challenger 2
 Support Troop
o Royal Marines Commando Logistic Regiment (RM Chivenor, Devon)
 Medical Squadron (Headquarters and 2x Commando Forward Surgical Groups
(1x Headquarters Section, Accident & Emergency Department, Operating
Theatre, Recovery Ward and Patient Care for up to 6hrs; 3x Forward Surgical
Teams, EVAC sections, and Ambulance sections each))
 Equipment Support Squadron
 Logistic Support Squadron (Headquarters and Equipment Support, Technical
Support, and General Support Squadron)
 Landing Force Support Squadron
o 24 Commando Regiment Royal Engineers (Army) (RM Chivenor, Devon)
 54 Commando Headquarters and Support Squadron: 1x HQ, Recce Troop (may
attach to Brigade Patrol Group), Support Troop, Signal Troop, Resource Cell,
Construction Supervision Cell, Training Team each
 59 Commando Field Squadron: 1x HQ and Support Troop, 3x Field Troop
 131 Commando Squadron Royal Engineers (V) TA: Headquarters and Support
Troop (Kingsbury in North West London) (recruiting from London and the South
East), 300 Troop (Plymouth) (recruiting from Devon and Cornwall), 301 Troop
(Sheldon in Birmingham), and 302 Troop (Bath) (recruiting from Bristol, Bath,
South Wales and the M4/M5 corridors)
o 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery (Army) (Royal Citadel, Plymouth)
 23 (Gibraltar 1779–1783) Commando Battery Royal Artillery: Headquarters
Commando Battery, Signals Troop and Radar Troop
 7 (Sphinx) Battery Royal Artillery: 6x L118 105mm light guns, 3x Observation
Parties
 8 (Alma) Commando Battery Royal Artillery: 6x L118 105mm light guns, 3x
Observation Parties
 79 (Kirkee) Commando Battery Royal Artillery: 6x L118 105mm light guns, 3x
Observation Parties
 148 (Meiktila) Battery Royal Artillery (Naval Gunfire Support Forward
Observation (NGSFO) battery)
 29 Commando Regiment Workshop Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers:
Workshop Main Headquarters, 4x Battery Fitter Sections permanently attached
to, and based with, each battery
o 383 Commando Petroleum Troop Royal Logistic Corps (V) TA (Army) (Plymouth) (recruits
from Devon) (Specialised troop responsible for the handling, supply and storage of bulk
fuels from ship-to-shore and under front-line combat conditions)
1 Brigade Royal Marines

 1 Brigade Royal Marines

o 1 Brigade RM Information Exploitation Group (Stonehouse Barracks, Plymouth)
 Catering Troop
 Stores Troop
o 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (Norton Manor Camp, Taunton)
 Headquarters Company (includes the Battalion Commander and the Regimental
Sergeant Major)
 Main HQ
 Tactical HQ
 Mortar Troop (9 Barrels of 81 mm) (Includes 4 MFC pairs)
 Anti-Tank (AT) Troop (Milan—to be replaced by Javelin ATGW)
 Machine Gun Troop
 Assault Pioneer Troop
 Alpha Company (A Coy)
 Bravo Company (B Coy)
 Charlie Company (C Coy)
 Support Company
 Command elements
 A Echelon 1 (A Ech1)
 RAP (Regimental Aid Post staffed by Royal Navy Medical Service)
 B Echelon (B Ech)
o 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (Bickleigh Barracks, Plymouth)
 Command Company (includes the Battalion Commander and the Regimental
Sergeant Major)
 Main HQ
 Tactical HQ
 Echo Company (E Coy)
 Fox Company (F Coy)
 Golf Company (G Coy)
 Logistic Support Company
o 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (RM Condor, Arbroath) (to be replaced by a battalion
of the Devonshire Regiment/Dorsetshire Regiment)
Sergeant Major)
 Main HQ
 Tactical HQ
 India Company (I Coy)
 Kilo Company (K Coy)
 Lima Company (L Coy)
unit)
 1 Troop (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP), Landing Craft Air Cushion
 3 Troop (Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB)) (Pacific 24 RIBs)
o 1 Royal Marine Armoured Support Group (RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset)
 Support Troop
o 1st Royal Marines Logistic Regiment (RM Chivenor, Devon)
 384 Petroleum Troop Royal Marine Reserves (Plymouth) (*Recruits from Royal
Marine Reserves) (Specialised troop responsible for the handling, supply and
storage of bulk fuels from ship-to-shore and under front-line combat conditions)
o 81 Regiment Royal Engineers (Army) (RM Chivenor, Devon)
 80 Headquarters and Support Squadron: 1x HQ, Recce Troop (may attach to
Brigade Patrol Group), Support Troop, Signal Troop, Resource Cell, Construction
Supervision Cell, Training Team each
 81 Field Squadron: 1x HQ and Support Troop, 3x Field Troop
 91 Field Squadron TA: 1x HQ and Support Troop, 3x Field Troop
o 11th Marine Regiment, Royal Marine Artillery (Royal Citadel, Plymouth)
 5 (Echo) Battery Royal Artillery: Headquarters Commando Battery, Signals Troop
and Radar Troop
 1 (Alpha) Battery Royal Artillery: 6x L118 105mm light guns, 3x Observation
Parties
 2 (Bravo) Battery Royal Artillery: 6x L118 105mm light guns, 3x Observation
Parties
 3 (Charlie) Battery Royal Artillery: 6x L118 105mm light guns, 3x Observation
Parties
 4 (Delta) Battery Royal Artillery (Naval Gunfire Support Forward Observation
(NGSFO) battery)
 11th Marine Regiment Workshop Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers:


 Catering Troop
 Stores Troop
o 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment (Norton Manor Camp, Taunton)
Sergeant Major)
 Main HQ
 Tactical HQ
 Support Company
o 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment (Bickleigh Barracks, Plymouth)
Sergeant Major)
 Main HQ
 Tactical HQ
o 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment (RM Condor, Arbroath) (to be replaced by a
battalion of the Devonshire Regiment/Dorsetshire Regiment)
Sergeant Major)
 Main HQ
 Tactical HQ
unit)
 Support Troop
o 2nd Royal Marines Logistic Regiment (RM Chivenor, Devon)
and Radar Troop
Parties
Parties
Parties
(NGSFO) battery)


 Catering Troop
 Stores Troop
o 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment (Norton Manor Camp, Taunton)
Sergeant Major)
 Main HQ
 Tactical HQ
 Support Company
o 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment (Bickleigh Barracks, Plymouth)
Sergeant Major)
 Main HQ
 Tactical HQ
o 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment (RM Condor, Arbroath)
Sergeant Major)
 Main HQ
 Tactical HQ
unit)
 Support Troop
o 4th Royal Marines Logistic Regiment (RM Chivenor, Devon)
and Radar Troop
Parties
Parties
Parties
(NGSFO) battery)
Mountain Leader Training Cadre

The Mountain Leader Training Cadre is a training element of the British Royal Marines which
provides instruction in mountain warfare, arctic warfare, cold weather survival and operations,
and cliff assault. The cadre has a permanent staff of mountain and arctic warfare instructors and
trains mountain leaders for employment in the formations of the corps. In operational role,
Mountain Leaders carry out Intelligence Surveillance Target Acquisition Reconnaissance (ISTAR)
operations and lead mountain routes and cliff assaults for any of the Brigade of Royal Marines as
well as brigade formations outside the Naval Service. They form the nucleus of Brigade Patrol
Troops (BPTs) and may also be found in each Commando's Recce Troop. The Mountain Leader
Training Cadre is commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel RM.
 Mountain Leader Training Cadre

o Courses
 ML1 is open only to Royal Marines who have completed Senior Command
Course. Training similarly takes 8 months, with candidates instructing ML2
training under supervision before being assessed by experienced trainers
instructing in regular units.
 ML2 is open to Subalterns and Other Ranks who have completed Junior
Command Course. The course is 8 months long and takes place over the autumn
and winter months. Training includes rock climbing, survival, Resistance to
Interrogation (RTI), patrolling and raiding, snow and ice climbing and cold
weather survival.
 ML3 is a 9-week course open to all levels, these individuals go on to serve in the
Commando Unit Recce Troops, Brigade Patrol Troop, HMS Protector and Special
Forces Support Group.
Comacchio Group Royal Marines

Comacchio Group Royal Marines
 Comacchio Group Royal Marines

o 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group (HMNB Clyde, Argyll and Bute)
 Headquarters squadron
 Operations
 Logistics
 Transport
 Boat Troop
 O Rifle Squadron
 P Rifle Squadron
 R Rifle Squadron
 S Rifle Squadron (detached, responsible for the protection of Northwood
Command Centre)
 (*43 Commando Fleet Protection Group’s main task is to protect the nuclear
deterrent force of the Royal Navy i.e. the Trident ballistic missile submarines
based at Faslane, the nuclear warhead storage facility at Royal Naval Arnaments
Depot (RNAD) Coulport and the overland transport of nuclear weapons. 43
Commando Fleet Protection Group carry out static nuclear security tasks i.e.
guarding facilities at Faslane and Coulport. They also carry out dynamic nuclear
security tasks, a role that includes fielding a Recapture Tactics Troop (RTT) to
retake nuclear weapons that have fallen into hostile hands. 43 Commando Fleet
Protection Group is also responsible for the protection of Northwood Command
Centre, with S Squadron currently the detachment serving.
 (*Even though MCT (Maritime Counter-Terrorism) is no longer their main role,
their training in VBSS (Vessel Boarding, Search and Seizure) and other
techniques means that FPG Marines are well suited to supporting large-scale
SBS MCT operations. In such scenarios, FPG Marines will be able to act as a
backup force, searching and securing areas of large vessels/installations whilst
the SBS storm the primary objectives. It is most likely that is was the unit's skills
in such support operations that led to it providing the bulk of Royal Marines
manpower to the Special Forces Support Group (SFSG) when it was created a
few years ago. 43 CDO remains the primary Royal Marines'feeder unit' for the
SFSG.)
o 40 Commando (Royal Marines' Maritime Operations Commando (MOC) responsible for
delivering two capabilities: Maritime Security, including ship's force protection teams,
base port protection, maritime intervention operations (MIO) and joint personnel
recovery (JPR); and Support, Augment, Liaise & Train (SALT), which can include non-
combatant evacuation operations, delivery of humanitarian aid, support to combat
operations of partner nations, and the provision of short term training teams to partner
nations.) (Norton Manor Camp, Taunton)
 Juliet Company (J Coy): specialises in providing boarding teams for various
maritime interdiction operations (MIOPs) such as counter piracy and counter
narcotics
 Maritime Interdiction (provides boarding teams for various maritime
interdiction operations (MIOPs) such as counter piracy and counter narcotics)
 4x Fleet Standby Rifle Troop: Fleet security and the boarding of ships
 2x Fleet Contingency Troop: Deploys globally in support of maritime
security / counter-piracy efforts and is trained to make opposed
boardings of maritime objectives, FCT operators are drawn from
experienced FSRT ranks
 2x Maritime Sniper Teams: Specialist Maritime Sniper Teams (MST)
deploy on maritime security operations to provide specialised sniper
capability to regular teams
 Kilo Company (K Coy): Responsible for providing specialised Support, Augment,
Liaise and Train (SALT) Teams for SALT operations which includes non-
combatant evacuation operations, delivery of humanitarian aid, support to
combat operations of partner nations, and the provision of short-term training
teams (STTT) to train partner nations; as well as general Force Protection
Teams.
 1x Command Troop
 4x Support, Augment, Liaise and Train (SALT) Troop
 Lima Company (L Coy): Primarily stationed on Royal Navy Carriers and
Amphibious Warfare Ships; and Battleships, L Coy specialises in Joint Personnel
Recovery (JPR) as well as Maritime Security. L Coy is primarily responsible for
helping rescue downed pilots or other personnel and in providing force
protection teams aboard Aircraft Carriers, Battleships, and Amphibious Warfare
Ships.
 1x Command Troop
 Mike Company (M Coy): Responsible for Ship’s Force Protection Teams for
Battleships as well as responsible for maintaining standing Ship’s Force
Protection Teams which bolster security for Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary
warships operating in high threat theatres.
 November Company
 Support Company
 Recce Troop
 Sniper Troop
 Signals Troop
o Royal Marine Security and Boarding Regiment (Regular Marines (not Commando
qualified), trained at Boarding Tactics from Board and Search Training School. Members
are allowed to take Maritime Warfare School courses to be able to further integrate
within their assigned ship, primarily within the Warfare Department and Damage
Control Parties. 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment are only deployed from first rate
warships (excluding ballistic missile submarines). Works closely with the Regular Naval
Boarding Teams of their respectively assigned ships.
o Regular Naval Boarding Teams (Composed of sailors, including the Royal Navy Police
personnel within the ship deployed, trained at boarding tactics. All sailors are eligible to
serve aboard a Regular Naval Boarding team, but those who aspire to join a team have
to be approved by their ship's command. Being approved does not guarantee inclusion
on a Regular Naval Boarding team, as it is possible (and not uncommon) for candidates
to wash out of Board and Search Training School. Regular Naval Boarding Teams are
directly controlled by their respective ships, under the direction supervision of the ship’s
Master at Arms. Works closely with the Fleet Standby Rifle Troop from 1st Battalion, 3rd
Marine Regiment on warships with the rating of cruiser and up (first rate warships).)
1 Assault Group Royal Marines

1 Assault Group Royal Marines (1AGRM) provides the Royal Marines expertise and training in
small boat operations, both amphibious and riverine. In addition, it trains and parents the
Assault Squadrons of the Royal Marines (ASRM) and their landing craft detachments. 1 Assault
Group Royal Marines is based at RM Tamar in HMNB Devonport, Plymouth and is commanded
by a Brigadier.
 1 Assault Group Royal Marines (1AGRM), RM Tamar, commanded by a Brigadier

 Headquarters 1 Assault Group Royal Marines
o Training is delivered at three sites:
 10 (Landing Craft) Training Squadron at RM Tamar
 11 Amphibious Trials and Training Unit Royal Marines (ATTURM) based at
Instow in North Devon
 Board and Search Training School, HMS Raleigh: Board and Search training is an
intensive three-week training course. The training teaches individual skills and
the roles and responsibilities of the team, and a collective training period where
the team carry out a number of practice boardings by day and night.)
o Operations are delivered by the following units
 2 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (HMS Fearless landing craft support): 4x
Landing Craft Utility Mk10, 4x Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel Mk5, , Beach
Party (1x Land Rover, 1x Bedford 4-ton truck, 2x tractor units (1x track layer, 1x
equipped with a bucket), 1x Centurion BARV) (The squadron also had duties
aboard, (ensuring equipment and troops got to shore as they were needed),
radio operators and administration.)
 3 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (HMS Implacable landing craft support): 4x
 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (HMS Bulwark landing craft support): 4x
 5 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (HMS Intrepid landing craft support): 4x
 6 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (HMS Albion landing craft support): 4x
 7 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (HMS Intrepid landing craft support): 4x
Landing Craft Utility Mk10, 4x Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel Mk5
 8 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (HMS Glorious landing craft support): 8x
Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel Mk5
 9 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (HMS Ocean landing craft support): 8x
Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel Mk5
 539 Assault Squadron Royal Marines, (high readiness Boat Group of 3
Commando Brigade RM)
 540 Assault Squadron Royal Marines, (high readiness Boat Group of 1 Brigade
RM)
RM)
RM)
 (*Squadrons are equipped with a variety of Landing Craft, including Landing
Craft Vehicle/Personnel)
Royal Marines Band Service

The Royal Marines Band Service is the musical wing of the Royal Navy. It provides regular bands
for the Royal Navy and provides expertise to train RN Volunteer Bands. Musicians have a
secondary role as field hospital orderlies. It currently consists of five Bands plus a training wing
the Royal Marines School of Music at HMS Bellerophon and its headquarters is at HMS Excellent,
Whale Island, Portsmouth. It is currently the only branch of the Royal Marines which is open to
women. The Royal Marines Band Service is headed by Director Royal Marines Band Service with
the rank of Brigadier RM at HMS Excellent.
 Royal Marines Band Service, commanded Director Royal Marines Band Service with the rank of
Brigadier RM
 Headquarters Royal Marines Band Service
o Training units
 Royal Marines School of Music (RMSoM) located at HMS Bellerophon (HMNB
Portsmouth), Operationally under command of HMS Collingwood
 The Band of the Royal Marines School of Music in Portsmouth (The
Training Band)
 (*After completing 15 weeks of initial military training, now mostly held
at the Training Centre Royal Marines, and passing the audition,
musicians proceed to train at the RMSoM. Musicians train for a
maximum of 3 years and buglers train for 2 years. RMSoM has a
collabrotive agreement with Plymouth University through which
musicians may obtain a BMus degree. More experienced musicians have
an opportunity to obtain a master's degree and other civilian
certifications through external providers. As their careers progress,
Musicians and Buglers may return to the Royal Marines School of Music
to undergo further musical training to qualify them for higher rank, after
passing the Junior Command Course (to become Band Corporal) and
Senior Command Course (to become Band Sergeant). This culminates in
a possible place on the Bandmasters' Course that is widely recognized
as one of the most demanding courses of its type, lasting 12 months.
Bandmaster Students study all the main music disciplines; the orchestral
and contemporary wind band repertoire and they work with renowned
figures from the world of music.)
o Operational Ship bands
o Operational Shore Establishment bands
 Corps of Drums of HM Royal Marines
 Band of HM Royal Marines, Portsmouth (HMS Bellerophon)
 Band of HM Royal Marines, Plymouth (HMS Drake)
 Band of HM Royal Marines, Scotland (HMS Caledonia, Rosyth)
 Band of HM Royal Marines, HMS Collingwood
 Band of Britannia Royal Naval College
 Band of HM Royal Marines, Training Centre Royal Marines
 (*All Directors of Music are Commissioned Officers, who are commissioned from
within the ranks of the RMBS (there are no direct entry officers in the RMBS), on
completion of the 12 month Bandmasters' Course (at RMSoM in Portsmouth)
and once they have passed the external LRSM directing exam. Once
commissioned they attend a music college for a period of one to two years, to
study advanced conducting; usually at the level of MMus. Officers in command
of Bands are either a Captain or Major, with the senior position of Principal
Director of Music being a Lieutenant Colonel. Each Band also has a Warrant
Officer Bandmaster who acts as the Band Manager and deputy conductor; these
are either WO2 or in the case of RM Band Portsmouth (Royal Band) a WO1. The
senior Bandmaster is a WO1 who holds the appointment of 'Corps Bandmaster'
and is the chief non-commissioned advisor to the Principal Director of Music on
all matters music and personnel.)
 (*In addition to music making, Royal Marines Musicians and Buglers are fully
trained and operational military personnel and usually perform support duties
such as logistics and medical personnel and drivers. Additionally they may also
provide entertainment for troops deployed overseas and represent the Royal
Marines in an ambassadorial role.)
o Royal Naval Volunteer Bands
 HMS Seahawk Volunteer Band
 HMS Drake Volunteer Band
 Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth Volunteer Band
 HMS Heron Volunteer Band
 HMS Collingwood Volunteer Band
 HMS Sultan Volunteer Band
 HMS Bellerophon Volunteer Band
 Northwood Headquarters Volunteer Band
 HMS Poseidon Volunteer Band
 (*The Royal Naval Volunteer Bands are part of the RMBS, these bands are
assigned in various Royal Navy installations and are staffed by a wide variety of
volunteer Military Musicians. They come from many walks of life: serving or
retired members of any of the Crown Services, retired military Bandsmen or
civilian personnel who wish to help and support the Armed Forces. It is a
uniformed organisation wearing a "rig" similar to a Royal Naval Senior Rating, or
the uniform of their parent service. The Volunteer Bands provide musical
support to augment the Royal Marine Band Service and the wider aims of the
UK military mission. All bands can mount a marching band display and have a
Corps of Drums. Volunteer Bands are directed and led, by a serving RMBS
Colour Sergeant or Sergeant. Bands are run by a Volunteer Band Instructor, the
conductor of the Band, in charge of Music and a Volunteer Band Officer, a
member who is serving above the rank of Warrant Officer.)
Training Centre Royal Marines

The Training Centre Royal Marines is the principal military training centre for the Royal Marines.
It is situated near the villages of Lympstone and Exton, between the city of Exeter, and the town
of Exmouth in Devon. The centre delivers new entry training to recruits. The Training Centre
Royal Marines is overseen by the Commandant Training Centre Royal Marines, a Brigadier RM.
(*The Training Centre Royal Marines operationally reports to the Commander Core Naval
Training as part of the Naval Training Agency)
 Training Centre Royal Marines, commanded by Commandant TCRM with the rank of Brigadier
 Headquarters Training Centre Royal Marines
 Training Wing: This is the initial basic training section for new recruits to the
Royal Marines, and the All Arms Royal Marines Course.
 Specialist Wing: This provides specialist training in the various trades which
Marines may elect to join once qualified and experienced in a Rifle Company.
 Command Wing: This provides command training for both officers and NCOs of
the Royal Marines.
Special Boat Service

The Special Boat Service (SBS) is the special forces unit of the Naval Service. The Special Boat
Service is the maritime special forces unit of the United Kingdom Special Forces and is described
as the sister unit of the British Army 22 Special Air Service Regiment (22 SAS), with both under
the operational control of the Director Special Forces. Whilst technically part of the Naval
Service (Royal Marines and Navy) order of battle (ORBAT), the SBS comes under the umbrella of
Directorate Special Forces of the Joint Forces Command, commanded by the Director Special
Forces (DSF). SBS operators tend to come from the Royal Marines and the Royal Navy, although
the SBS is tri-service. The Special Boat Service is commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel RM or a
Commander RN at RM Poole, Dorset.
 Special Boat Service

 Headquarters Special Boat Service
 C Squadron (Specialists in canoe and small boat operations. Utilizing 2-men
klepper canoes, and various inflatable boats for stealth insertion and extraction,
the SBS carry out reconnaissance and sabotage missions along coastlines, river
networks and up to 40 miles in land. Currently designated 'green' squadron
which focuses on land operations.)
 X Squadron (Specialists in canoe and small boat operations. Utilizing 2-men
klepper canoes, and various inflatable boats for stealth insertion and extraction,
the SBS carry out reconnaissance and sabotage missions along coastlines, river
networks and up to 40 miles in land. Currently designated 'green' squadron
which focuses on land operations.)
 Z Squadron (Specialises in underwater attack and insertion using swimmer
delivery vehicles. Currently designated Diver Squadron)
 M Squadron (Designated Maritime Counter Terrorism (MCT) Squadron, M
Squadron is always on standby to respond to deal with the threat of terrorism
on ferries, cruise ships, hovercraft, oil tankers and oil rigs.)
 Training Wing (Carries out all training not covered by an SBS recruit's initial
continuation training with the SAS.)
 Operational Research & Development (Like the SAS Operations Research Cell,
this special sub-unit of the SBS is responsible for devloping and evaluating
equipment and procedures that to pertain to the SBS's role. This may include
things like the development of waterproof flashbangs for the MCT role or
testing a new SDV.)
 Special Boat Service Reserve (SBSR) (A reserves element, SBS(R) augments the
regular SBS, with individual SBS(R) members working integrated into regular SBS
formations.)
 (*Each SBS squadron is commanded by a Major RM or Lieutenant Commander
RN. SBS Troops are usually commanded by a Captain RM or Lieutenant RN.)
Assistant Chief of Staff Operations
The Assistant Chief of Staff Operations is primarily responsible for liaising the Fleet Commands
and coordinating their operations to the Navy Board through reporting to the Commander-in-
Chief Fleet. The Assistant Chief of Staff Operations is based at HMS Warrior, Northwood
Headquarters, with the rank of Vice Admiral.
Commander-in-Chief Home Fleet (sub-divided into commands and sub-commands)

Home Fleet (Blue)
The Home Fleet is responsible and operates within territorial areas of the UK as well as
keeping the lines to it open. The Home Fleet is commanded by Commander-in-Chief, Home
Fleet with the rank of Admiral at HMS Warrior, Northwood Headquarters. Commander-in-
Chief Home Fleet reports to Commander-in-Chief Fleet. Ships undergoing refits are typically
temporarily assigned to the Home Fleet (with the exception of Aircraft Carriers who reports to
the 5th Aircraft Carrier Squadron; and Fleet Air Arm squadrons, both of whom reports to the
Flag Officer Carriers Amphibious Ships, and Fleet Air Arm). It is typically from the Home Fleet
where the Commander-in-Chief Fleet assigns reinforcements to other Fleet and Geographical
operational commands of the Royal Navy as well as to the Joint Forces Command.
Operational Fighting Units of Home Fleet

(*Flotillas and Squadrons has a purely administrative role, devoted to operational readiness
and training. Flotillas are made up of units normally within a Royal Navy Shore Establishment
while Squadrons are devoted to operational readiness and training. Some ships of the same
flotilla or squadron may not be always based at the same shore establishment. Operational
Fighting units are centred around individual ships or task forces made up of ships that may
come from different squadrons)
 Home Fleet
o Nore Sub-Area Command
o Portsmouth Sub-Area Command
o Plymouth Sub-Area Command
o Home Fleet Battle force/Task Force 10 (commanded by a Vice Admiral)
 Home Fleet Carrier Strike Force (commanded by Commander Home Fleet
Carrier Strike Group dual-hatted as Rear Admiral Aircraft Carrier Home Fleet)
 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron
 Home Fleet Surface Combatant Force (commanded by Commander Home
Fleet Surface Combatant Force)
 Battlecruiser Squadron Home Fleet
 2nd Battle Squadron
 Cruiser Squadron (commanded by a Commodore)
 Destroyer Squadron
o Home Fleet Command & Control and Naval Special Warfare Force/Task Force 11
 Command & Control Force Home Fleet
 Naval Special Warfare Force Home Fleet
o Home Fleet Air Patrol and Reconnaissance Force/Task Force 12
 Anti-submarine warfare aircraft and maritime airborne surveillance platforms
o Home Fleet Logistics Force/Task Force 13 (commanded by a Commodore)
 Supply ships and other fleet support vessels
o Home Fleet Submarine Force/Task Force 14 (commanded by a Commodore, double-
hatted as Commander HMNB Clyde)
o Home Fleet Patrol, Reconnaissance and Expeditionary Support Force/Task Force 75
(commanded by a Captain RN)
 EOD Mobile Unit Five
 Coastal Riverine Force
 30th Naval Construction Regiment
 Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Okinawa
 Naval Mobile Construction Battalion DET Guam
 Underwater Construction Team Two
 Civil Action Team
 (*Navy Expeditionary Forces Command Pacific is 7th Fleet's primary
Expeditionary task force. Located in Camp Covington, Guam, CTF 75 is
responsible for the planning and execution of coastal riverine operations,
explosive ordnance disposal, diving, engineering and construction, and
underwater construction throughout the 7th Fleet area of responsibility.)
o Home Fleet Amphibious Assault Force/Task Force 16 (commanded by Commander
Amphibious Task Group with the rank of Rear Admiral)
 1st Amphibious Assault Squadron (commanded by Commodore)
 1 Assault Group Royal Marines?
 Beach Master Unit
 Royal Navy Surgical Team
 Amphibious Assault Helicopter Force
o Home Fleet
 As of 2010, Commander Naval Forces Korea, an administrative liaison unit
between USFK, the ROK Navy, and Seventh Fleet, has been assigned the TF 78
designation.
o Home Fleet (Marine Battlegroup)/Task Force 19
Home Fleet Shore Commands

o Nore Sub-Area Command
 HMS Poseidon (HMNB Clyde)
 Cruiser
 Destroyer Squadron
 Frigate Squadron
o Portsmouth Sub-Area Command
 HMS Bellerophon (HMNB Portsmouth)
 Cruiser
o Plymouth Sub-Area Command
 HMS Drake (HMNB Devonport)
 Cruiser
Home Fleet Seagoing/Afloat Commands
 Home Fleet, commanded by Commander-in-Chief Home Fleet (double-hatted as Allied

Commander Channel), is responsible for the defence of UK Home Territorial Waters including
the Northern Ireland, in all kinds of armed conflicts including General War. The Commander-in-
Chief Home Fleet directly reports to the Naval Board through the Commander-in-Chief Fleet in
Naval administrative matters; and to Commander-in-Chief Home Command for operational
matters.
o Northern Command, commanded by Commander-in-Chief Northern Command and
Flag Officer Scotland and Northern Ireland with the rank of Vice Admiral at RAF
Pitreavie Castle, Rosyth, is responsible for keeping the Northern sub area and
approaches to Scotland and Northern Ireland safe and open; and administering RN units
(with exceptions) assigned at Northern Ireland and Scotland.
o Commander-in-Chief Rosyth and Flag Officer Scotland and Northern Ireland rename to
Scotland and Ireland Command, commanded by Flag Officer Scotland and Northern
Ireland
 Rosyth Command Headquarters, commanded by Chief of Staff to C-in-C
Northern Command, with the rank of Rear Admiral RN or Major General RM
 (*Headquarters Staff of Northern Command)
 Admiral-Superintendent, Rosyth Dockyard, and Flag Officer Rosyth dual-hatted
as Naval Base Commander Rosyth, with the rank of Rear Admiral, is in
command of Rosyth Sub Command
 Rosyth Sub Command
o HMNB Rosyth (HMS Cochrane)
 Royal Naval Dockyard Rosyth
 Rosyth Fast Patrol Boat Squadron
 Rosyth Fleet Maintenance Group
 Mobile Team (for work overseas)
 Craft Support Unit
 Static Unit (shore service support)
 Fleet Accommodation Centre Rosyth
 Fleet Accommodation Centre
 Fleet Photographic Unit
 Belfast Sub-Command, commanded by Senior Naval Officer Northern Ireland
dual-hatted as Belfast Harbour Royal Naval Quarter Commander, with the rank
of Commodore, oversees Naval units (including RNR units once mobilised)
within Northern Ireland, and is tasked with operations within the area
 Royal Naval Quarter Belfast Harbour, Belfast, commanded by Naval
Officer-in-Charge Belfast with the rank of Captain RN
o Belfast Patrol Boat Squadron
o Royal Naval Quarter Belfast Harbour Operations Unit
 Northern Ireland Patrol Squadron, at Royal Naval Quarter, Belfast
Harbour, commanded by Captain Northern Ireland Patrol Squadron
with the rank of Captain RN
o Bird-class patrol vessels: HMS Kingfisher, HMS Cygnet, HMS
Radpole
 HMS Hibernia, at Thiepval Barracks in Lisburn, County Antrim
o Ulster Division (Lisburn)
 Assigned Minesweeper: HMS Helford
 Clyde Sub-Command
 HMNB Clyde (HMS Poseidon), commanded by Flag Officer Clyde dual-
hatted as Naval Base Commander Clyde doubles as Submarine, with the
rank of Rear Admiral
o Faslane Patrol Boat Squadron
o Faslane Fleet Maintenance Group
 Mobile Team (for work overseas)
 Craft Support Unit
 Static Unit (shore service support)
o Fleet Accommodation Centre Faslane
 Fleet Accommodation Centre
 Fleet Photographic Unit
o RNAD Coulport?
 Scapa Flow Sub-Command
 HMNB Scapa Flow, commanded by Flag Officer Scapa Flow dual-hatted
as Naval Base Commander Scapa Flow with the rank of Commodore
o Scapa Flow Patrol Boat Squadron
o Scapa Flow Fleet Maintenance Group
o Fleet Accommodation Centre Scapa Flow
 Cruiser
 Fishery Protection Squadron
 1st (Northern) Division, RN Dockyard Rosyth?
o 4x OPV?
 2nd (Home) Division, RN Dockyard Rosyth
o 4x OPV?
 Northern Mine Countermeasures Squadron
 Survey Ship?
 Band of HM Royal Marines, Scotland (HMS Caledonia, Rosyth)
o Portsmouth Command, commanded by Commander-in-Chief Portsmouth and Flag
Officer Eastern England, with the rank of Vice Admiral, is responsible for keeping the
Eastern Channel sub area and Eastern Approaches to England safe and open; and
administering RN units (with exceptions) assigned at Eastern England.
 Portsmouth Command Headquarters, commanded by Chief of Staff to CinC
Portsmouth, with the rank of Rear Admiral RN or Major General RM
(*Headquarters Staff of Portsmouth Command)
 Rear-Admiral Commanding HM Yachts
 HMS Britannia
 HMS Prince Philip
 Portsmouth Sub-Command, commanded by Flag Officer Portsmouth and Port
Admiral dual-hatted as Naval Base Commander Portsmouth, with the rank of
Rear Admiral
 HMNB Portsmouth (HMS Bellerophon rename to HMS King William
IV?), commanded by Naval Base Commander Portsmouth dual-hatted
as Flag Officer Portsmouth and Port Admiral, with the rank of Rear
Admiral
o Portsmouth Fast Patrol Boat Squadron
o Portsmouth Fleet Maintenance Group
o HMS Bellerophon Fleet Accommodation Centre
o Royal Marines School of Music
o 1st Patrol Boat Squadron RNR, commanded by a Commander,
(patrol vessels assigned to the First Patrol Boat Squadron
supporting the University Royal Naval Units are formally
homebased at HMNB Portsmouth, albeit many are permanently
based elsewhere)? To RNR Sub-section
 Portland Sub-Command commanded by Naval Base Commander Portland, with
the rank of Commodore
 HMNB Portland commanded by Naval Base Commander Portland, with
the rank of Rear Admiral?
o HMNB Portland Operations Unit
 Southampton Naval Area
 Marchwood Military Port,
o Marchwood Military Port Operations Unit
o Lodger Unit
 17 Port and Maritime Regiment RLC
 Cruiser
 Fishery Protection Squadron
 Headquarters Division
 3rd (Channel) Division
o 2x OPV?
 Portsmouth Mine Countermeasures Squadron
 Portsmouth Group Royal Marines
 Fleet Diving Group 3
 Corps of Drums of HM Royal Marines
 Band of HM Royal Marines, Portsmouth (HMS Bellerophon)
 Band of HM Royal Marines, HMS Collingwood
 Band of Britannia Royal Naval College
 Band of HM Royal Marines, Training Centre Royal Marines
o Plymouth Command, commanded by Commander-in-Chief Plymouth and Flag Officer
Western England and Wales with the rank of Vice Admiral, is responsible for keeping
the Western Approaches sub area and Western Channel sub area safe and open; and
administering RN units (with exceptions) assigned at Western England and Wales.
 Admiral-Superintendent Devonport, and Flag Officer Devonport dual-hatted as
Naval Base Commander Devonport, with the rank of Rear Admiral
 Devonport Sub Command
o HMNB Devonport
 Royal Naval Dockyard Devonport
 Devonport Fast Patrol Boat Squadron
 Devonport Fleet Maintenance Group
 Mobile Team (for work overseas)
 Craft Support Unit
 Static Unit (shore service support)
 Fleet Accommodation Centre Devonport
 Portland Sub Command
 Plymouth Fishery Protection & Mine Countermeasures Squadron
 Band of HM Royal Marines, Plymouth (HMS Drake)
 Survey and Hydrographic Squadron
 HMS Echo
 HMS Magpie
 HMS Scott
 Hydrographic, Meteorological and Oceanographic School
 Hydrographer of the Royal Navy??
 Flag Officer Devonport and Port Admiral dual-hatted as Naval Base
Commander Devonport, with the rank of Rear Admiral
 HMS Drake Service Corps
 Captain-Superintendent Pembroke Dockyard (to Fourth Sea Lord)
o Home Fleet Strike Force, Afloat, commanded by a Vice Admiral
 Home Fleet Carrier Strike Force, commanded by Rear Admiral Home Fleet
Aircraft Carrier
 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron, Afloat, commanded by Rear Admiral
Aircraft Carrier (can be divided into smaller strike groups as needed,
made up of 1x or 2x Carriers with the escorts)
o Eagle-class Aircraft Carrier: HMS Ark Royal at HMNB Portsmouth
(HMS Bellerophon)
 HMS Ark Royal Carrier Air Wing, Afloat (Homebase:
RNAS Yeovilton, HMS Heron)
 807 Naval Air Squadron (Strike/Fighter): 12x Sea
Typhoon NFGR4
 809 Naval Air Squadron (Strike/Fighter): 12x
F35C
F35C
Typhoon NFGR4
 849 Naval Air Squadron (Airborne surveillance
and Electronic Warfare): 4x E-2C Hawkeye, 4x
Sea King ASaC.7 (To convert to Merlin
Crowsnest), 4x EA-18G Growler
 820 Naval Air Squadron (Anti-Submarine
Warfare): Merlin HM.2
 Ship’s Flight (CSAR/Utility/CAD): 5x Merlin HM1,
2x V-22 Osprey
o Eagle-class Aircraft Carrier: HMS Illustrious at HMNB Devonport
(HMS Drake)
 HMS Illustrious Carrier Air Wing, Afloat (Homebase:
RNAS Culdrose, HMS Seahawk)
F35C
F35C
Typhoon NFGR4
Typhoon NFGR4
2x V-22 Osprey
o Eagle-class Aircraft Carrier: HMS Eagle at RN Dockyard Rosyth
 HMS Eagle Carrier Air Wing, Afloat (Homebase: RNAS
Prestwick, HMS Gannet)
F35C
Typhoon NFGR4
Typhoon NFGR4
F35C
2x V-22 Osprey
 Home Fleet Amphibious Force, commanded by Rear Admiral Home Fleet
Amphibious Task Group
 1st Amphibious Assault Squadron, with ships based at HMNB
Devonport (HMS Drake
o Ocean-class Landing Platform Helicopter: HMS Ocean, HMS
Glory
 8 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (HMS
Glorious landing craft support): 8x Landing Craft
Vehicle Personnel Mk5
 9 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (HMS Ocean
landing craft support): 8x Landing Craft Vehicle
Personnel Mk5
o Albion-class Landing Platform Dock: HMS Albion, HMS Bulwark,
HMS Fearless, HMS Intrepid
Fearless landing craft support): 4x Landing Craft
Utility Mk10, 4x Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel
Mk5, Beach Party (1x Land Rover, 1x Bedford 4-
ton truck, 2x tractor units (1x track layer, 1x
equipped with a bucket), 1x Centurion BARV)
Bulwark landing craft support): 4x Landing Craft
Fearless landing craft support): 4x Landing Craft
 6 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (HMS Albion
landing craft support): 4x Landing Craft Utility
Mk10, 4x Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel Mk5,
Beach Party (1x Land Rover, 1x Bedford 4-ton
truck, 2x tractor units (1x track layer, 1x
 Amphibious Helicopter Force Afloat (Homeport: RNAS Yeovilton) (to
be embarked on any of the Amphibious Assault elements as needed)
 707 Naval Air Squadron (Amphibious Helicopter Force
Operational Conversion Unit and Ground Crew Training
Amphibious Helicopter Force): 12x Wildcat AH1, 8x
Merlin HCi3, 18x Merlin HC3/HC3A
 M Flight, 846 Naval Air Squadron (Helicopter Support to
Special Boat Service and maritime counter terrorism):
6x Wildcat AH1, 12x Merlin HCi3
 845 Naval Air Squadron (medium lift): 14x Merlin
HC3/HC3A
HC3/HC3A
 847 Naval Air Squadron (light lift and battlefield
reconnaissance): 14x Wildcat AH1
HC3/HC3A
 Home Fleet Battle Force, Afloat, commanded by a Home Fleet Rear Admiral
Battleships
 2nd Battle Squadron, Afloat, commanded by a Rear Admiral
o *with ships based at HMNB Portsmouth:
o Lion-class:
 HMS Lion (Home Fleet Flagship)
o King George V-class:
 HMS Duke of York
o Hood-class:
 HMS Hood (2nd Battle Squadron Flagship)
o *with ships based at HMNB Devonport:
o King George V-class:
 HMS King George V
o Nelson-class:
 HMS Rodney
o *with ships based at RN Dockyard Rosyth:
o Queen Elizabeth-class:
 HMS Malaya
o Renown-class:
 HMS Renown
o *with ships based at HMNB Scapa Flow:
o Revenge-class:
 HMS Revenge, HMS Royal Oak
 Home Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Force
 Anti-Submarine Group One
o
 Majestic Class: HMS Colossus HMS Courageous HMS
Implacable HMS Glorious
 Home Fleet Cruiser Group, commanded by Home Fleet Rear Admiral Cruisers
 1st Cruiser Squadron (Home)
 County-class Heavy Cruiser:
 *with ships based at HMNB Scapa Flow
London subclass:
 HMS London (Flagship)
Cumberland subclass:
 HMS Devonshire
 *with ships based at RN Dockyard Rosyth
Cumberland subclass:
 HMS Suffolk, HMS Devonshire, HMS Norfolk
 2nd Cruiser Squadron (Home), with ships based at HMNB Portsmouth:
 County-class Heavy Cruiser:
Cumberland subclass: HMS Kent (Flagship)
 Town-class Light Cruiser
Southampton sub class: HMS Southampton, HMS
Glasgow, HMS Newcastle
Edinburgh sub class: HMS Edinburgh, HMS Belfast
 18th Cruiser Squadron (Home), with ships based at HMNB Devonport:
Southampton sub class: HMS Sheffield (Flagship)
 C-class Light Cruiser
Caledon subclass: HMS Caledon
 3rd Cruiser Squadron
Ceres subclass: HMS Curacoa
 5th Cruiser Squadron
 Southampton sub class: HMS Glasgow
 Ceres subclass: HMS Cardiff, HMS Curlew
 Home Fleet Escort Force, commanded by Rear Admiral Home Fleet Destroyers
and Frigates (1x cruiser)
 3rd Destroyer Squadron
 5th Destroyer Squadron
 6th Destroyer Squadron
 1st Frigate Squadron Type 22
 2nd Frigate Squadron Type 22
 4th Frigate Squadron Type 23
 6th Frigate Squadron Type 23
 7th Frigate Squadron
 8th Frigate Squadron
 1st Destroyer Squadron Med
 2nd Destroyer Squadron East
 4th Destroyer Squadron East
 Home Fleet Landing Force
 UK/NL Landing Force, commanded by Royal Marine Brigadier dual-
hatted as Commander 3 Commando Brigade
o Standing Naval Group One, Afloat (Homeport: Royal Naval Dockyard Rosyth), standing
naval maritime Immediate Reaction Force composing of one cruiser, four to six
destroyers or frigates, and two to six smaller combatant crafts such as corvettes with
ships usually attached to the force for up to six months on a rotating basis from other
formations, commanded by a Commodore (OF-6) or Captain (OF-5), depending on the
ships attached, with the force commander and the staff are appointed for one year and
rotated among the navy services.
o Standing Mine Countermeasures Group One, Afloat (Homeport: Royal Naval Dockyard
Rosyth), standing mine countermeasures Immediate Reaction Force normally
comprising of 6 mine hunters or mine sweepers and a support ship with ships usually
attached to the force for up to six months on a rotating basis from other formations,
commanded by a Commodore (OF-6) or Captain (OF-5), depending on the ships
attached, with the force commander and the staff are appointed for one year and
rotated among the navy services.
o Home Fleet Submarine Force, HMS Warrior, Northwood Headquarters, Eastbury
 1st Submarine Squadron, HMS Dolphin (Home Fleet) with
o Astute- class submarines: HMS Alliance, HMS Achates
o Porpoise-class submarines: HMS Sealion, HMS Walrus
o Oberon-class submarines: HMS Otus, HMS Opossum, HMS
Opportune, HMS Onyx
 2nd Submarine Squadron, HMNB Devonport (Home Fleet) with
o Astute- class submarines: HMS Aeneas, HMS Athena, HMS
Acheron, HMS Alderney
o Trafalgar-class submarines: HMS Trafalgar, HMS Turbulent, HMS
Tireless, HMS Torbay
 3rd Submarine Squadron, HMNB Clyde (Home Fleet) with
o Astute- class submarines: HMS Astute, HMS Ambush, HMS
Audacious, HMS Affray, HMS Aurochs
o Porpoise-class submarines: HMS Porpoise, HMS Narwhal
o Trafalgar-class submarines: HMS Trenchant, HMS Talent, HMS
Triumph
 J
Hydrographer to the Navy

The Hydrographer to the Navy was a Rear Admiral who controlled the Royal Navy's survey
vessels in oceanic, coastal, and inshore areas viat the control of CINCFLEET and the Area Flag
Officers.
 Hydrographer to the Navy, in Taunton

o Hydrographic Surveying Squadron, at HMNB Portsmouth[25]
 HMS Endurance (A171) – ice patrol vessel[1] – decommissioned in 1991
 HMS Gleaner (H86) – inshore survey craft[1]
 Bulldog-class survey vessels:
 HMS Bulldog (A317)
 HMS Beagle (A319)
 HMS Fox (A320) – sold in April 1989, decommissioned 1990[26]
 HMS Fawn (A325)
 Roebuck sub-group (Roebuck-class coastal survey ship)
 HMS Roebuck (H130)
 Hecla-class survey vessels:
 HMS Hecla (A133)
 HMS Hecate (A137) – decommissioned 1990
 HMS Herald (H138)

 Northern Ireland
o Flag Officer Plymouth
o Flag Officer Portsmouth
o Flag Officer Scotland and Northern Ireland
Flag Officer Portsmouth

The Flag Officer Portsmouth is a Vice Admiral based at HMS Excellent, who commands the
First Flotilla. The First Flotilla contains Royal Navy units in east of South England, east of
Midlands, and the east of Northern England. Flag Officer Plymouth also double-hatted as
Naval Base Commander Portsmouth, NATO Commander Eastern Sub-Area (EASTLANT) and
Commander Eastern Sub-Area Channel (EASMCHAN). The Flag Officer Portsmouth primarily
manages HMNB Portsmouth as its shore establishment.
*Operational Fighting units under the command of Flag Officer Portsmouth
 First Flotilla at HMNB Portsmouth (Portsmouth, Hampshire, England) with:

 104-Gun Ship of the Line: HMS Victory (Flagship of the First Sea Lord)
o 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron (Home Fleet), HMNB Portsmouth with
 Eagle-class Aircraft Carrier: HMS Ark Royal
o 2nd Battle Squadron, HMNB Portsmouth with
 Lion-class: HMS Lion (Home Fleet Flagship)
 King George V-class: HMS Duke of York
o Battlecruiser Squadron Home Fleet, HMNB Portsmouth with
 Renown-class: HMS Renown
o 1st Submarine Squadron, HMS Dolphin with
 Porpoise-class submarines: HMS Sealion, HMS Walrus
 Oberon-class submarines: HMS Otus, HMS Opossum, HMS Opportune, HMS
Onyx
o HMS Ark Royal Carrier Air Wing at RNAS Yeovilton, HMS Heron (Yeovilton, Somerset,
England) (*attached to HMS Ark Royal)
Growler
 HMS Bellerophon (HMNB Portsmouth) (Portsmouth, Hampshire, England)
Flag Officer Plymouth

The Flag Officer Plymouth is a Vice Admiral based at Admiralty House, who commands the
Second Flotilla. The Second Flotilla contains Royal Navy units in South western England,
Wales, west of Midlands, and the west of Northern England. Flag Officer Plymouth also
double-hatted as Naval Base Commander Devonport, NATO Commander Central Sub-Area
(CENTLANT) and Commander Plymouth Sub-Area Channel (PLYMCHAN).
 Second Flotilla at HMNB Devonport (Plymouth, Devon, England)

o 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron (Home Fleet), with
 Eagle-class Aircraft Carrier: HMS Illustrious
o 1st Amphibious Assault Squadron, HMNB Devonport with
 Ocean-class Landing Platform Helicopter: HMS Ocean
 Albion-class Landing Platform Dock: HMS Albion, HMS Bulwark
o Battlecruiser Squadron Home Fleet, HMNB Devonport with
 Hood-class: HMS Hood
 Queen Elizabeth-class: HMS Malaya
o 2nd Submarine Squadron, HMNB Devonport with
 Astute- class submarines: HMS Aeneas, HMS Athena, HMS Alliance
 Trafalgar-class submarines: HMS Trafalgar, HMS Turbulent, HMS Tireless, HMS
Torbay
o HMS Illustrious Carrier Air Wing at RNAS Culdrose, HMS Seahwak (Helston, Cornwall,
England) (*attached to HMS Illustrious)
Growler
The Flag Officer Scotland and Northern Ireland (FOSNI) is a Vice Admiral based at RAF
Pitreavie Castle, who commands the Third Flotilla. The Third Flotilla contains Royal Navy units
in Scotland and Northern Ireland and double-hatted as NATO Commander Northern Sub-Area
(NORLANT) and Commander Nore Sub-Area Channel (NORECHAN).
 Third Flotilla at HMNB Scapa Flow (Orkney Islands, Scotland)

o 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron (Home Fleet), with
 Eagle-class Aircraft Carrier: HMS Eagle
 King George V-class: HMS King George V
 Nelson-class: HMS Rodney
o 3rd Submarine Squadron, HMNB Clyde with
 Astute- class submarines: HMS Astute, HMS Ambush, HMS Audacious
 Porpoise-class submarines: HMS Porpoise, HMS Narwhal
 Trafalgar-class submarines: HMS Trenchant, HMS Talent, HMS Triumph
o HMS Eagle Carrier Air Wing at RNAS Prestwick, HMS Gannet (Prestwick, South
Ayrshire, Scotland) (*attached to HMS Eagle)
Growler
 Northern Ireland Patrol Squadron, Belfast Harbour with
 Fishery Protection Squadron, RN Dockyard Rosyth with
 Rosyth Flotilla at Royal Naval Dockyard Rosyth

o 2nd Battle Squadron, RN Dockyard Rosyth with
 Revenge-class: HMS Revenge, HMS Royal Oak
 Queen Elizabeth-class: HMS Malaya
Shore Establishments of the Home Fleet
 HMS Bellerophon (HMNB Portsmouth) (Portsmouth, Hampshire, England)
o Establishments located within HMS Bellerophon not under operational command of
Home Fleet:
o HMS Excellent (Whale Island, Portsmouth): Navy Headquarters
o HMS Collingwood (Fareham, Portsmouth): Headquarters of the Maritime Warfare
School
o HMS Hercules (Burnaby Road, Portsmouth): Directorate of Naval Physical Training and
Sport at HMNB Portsmouth
 (*RN School of Physical Training)
o RM Tamar
o HMS Sultan (Gosport, Portsmouth): Naval (and tri-service) training, home of the centre
of excellence for mechanical and electrical engineering.
o HMS Dolphin (Gosport, Portsmouth): Home of the Royal Navy Submarine Service, and
Royal Navy Submarine School
o HMS Asclepius (Gosport, Hampshire, England): Headquarters of Royal Navy Medical
Operations; Headquarters of Royal Navy Medical Services; Headquarters of Queen
Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service
o Institute of Naval Medicine (Alverstoke, Hampshire)
o Royal Naval Hospital Haslar, HMS Haslar (Gosport, Hampshire, England)
o Royal Marines School of Music
 HMS Drake (HMNB Devonport) (Plymouth, Devon, England)
o HMS Vivid (Devon Division, Plymouth of Royal Naval Reserve)
o Royal Naval Hospital Stonehouse, HMS Stonehouse (Plymouth, Devon, England)
 HMNB Clyde (Gare Loch, Argyll and Bute, Scotland)
 Royal Naval Dockyard Rosyth
Mediterranean Fleet (Red)
 1st Battle Squadron (Med Fleet)

o Lion-class: HMS Temeraire
o Agincourt-class: HMS Agincourt
o Nelson-class: HMS Nelson
o Revenge-class: HMS Royal Sovereign, HMS Ramillies
o Queen Elizabeth-class: HMS Valiant, HMS Barham
Commander-in-Chief, West Indies Station (Orange)
Commander-in-Chief, Cape of Good Hope (Yellow)

o Hawkins-class Heavy Cruiser: HMS Hawkins, HMS Frobisher, HMS Effingham
Commander-in-Chief, Eastern Fleet (East Indies Fleet/Far East Fleet/East Indies Station)
(Green)
 Battlecruiser Squadron (Eastern Fleet)

o Renown-class: HMS Repulse
 3rd Battle Squadron (Eastern Fleet)
o Lion-class: HMS Conqueror, HMS Thunderer (Cape of Good Hope?)
o King George V-class: HMS Prince of Wales, HMS Howe, HMS Anson (West Indies)
o Revenge-class: HMS Resolution
o Queen Elizabeth-class: HMS Queen Elizabeth
 Churchill-class submarines: HMS Churchill (refit at RN Dockyard

Rosyth), HMS Courageous


 County-class Heavy Cruiser
o London subclass:
 Home
 1st Cruiser Squadron
o HMS London
 Unassigned
 HMS Shropshire
 Royal Australian Navy
 HMAS Australia, HMAS Canberra
o Cumberland subclass:
 Home
 1st Cruiser Squadron
o HMS Kent, HMS Devonshire, HMS Norfolk
 Portsmouth
o HMS Suffolk
 Eastern
 HMS Cornwall, HMS Dorestshire
 Unassigned
 HMS Cumberland, HMS Berwick, HMS Sussex
 York-class Heavy Cruiser
o Eastern
 HMS Exeter
o Unassigned
 HMS York
 C-class Light Cruiser
o Caledon subclass
 Home
 HMS Caledon
 Med
 HMS Calypso
 Eastern
 HMS Caradoc
o Ceres subclass
 Home
 HMS Cardiff, HMS Curacoa, HMS Curlew
 Med
 HMS Coventry
 Eastern
 HMS Ceres
o Carlisle subclass
 Med
 HMS Cairo, HMS Carlisle
 Eastern
 HMS Colombo
 Royal Indian Navy
 HMIS Calcutta
 Royal South African Navy
 HMSAS Capetown
 Danae-class Light Cruiser
o Eastern
 HMS Danae, HMS Despatch
o West Indies
 9th Cruiser Squadron
 HMS Dunedin, HMS Diomede
o Royal Indian Navy
 HMIS Delhi
o Polish Navy
 Smok
o Royal South African Navy
 HMSAS Durban
 Emerald-class Light Cruiser
o Eastern
 HMS Emerald, HMS Enterprise
 Leander-class Light Cruiser
o Leander sub class

 West Indies
o HMS Ajax
 Med
 HMS Neptune, HMS Orion
 Royal New Zealand Navy
 HMNZS Achilles, HMNZS Leander
o Perth sub class (Royal Australian Navy)
 HMAS Perth, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Sydney
 Arethusa-class Light Cruiser
o Med
 3rd Cruiser Squadron
 HMS Arethusa, HMS Aurora, HMS Galatea, HMS Penelope
 Town-class Light Cruiser
o Southampton sub class
 Home
 2nd Cruiser Squadron
o HMS Southampton, HMS Glasgow,
o HMS Newcastle, HMS Sheffield,
 Med
 3rd Cruiser Squadron
o HMS Gloucester
 HMS Liverpool, HMS Manchester
 Unassigned
o HMS Birmingham
o Edinburgh sub class
 Home
o HMS Edinburgh, HMS Belfast
 Dido-class Light Cruiser
o Dido sub class
 Eastern
o HMS Argonaut, HMS Euryalus
 Med
 HMS Dido, HMS Phoebe, HMS Naiad
 Unassigned
 *HMS Charybdis, *HMS Hermione, *HMS Bonaventure, HMS Scylla
 Royal Canadian Navy
 HMCS Alberta, HMCS Manitoba, HMCS New Brunswick
 HMNZS Cleopatra, HMNZS Sirius
o Bellona sub class
 Eastern
o HMS Black Prince, HMS Spartan
 Unassigned
o HMS Royalist, HMS Diadem
 HMIS Madras, HMIS Bombay
 HMNZS Bellona
 Crown Colony-class
o Fiji sub class
 Eastern
o HMS Gambia
 Unassigned
o HMS Nigeria
 *HMS Fiji, HMS Mauritius, HMS Kenya, *HMS Trinidad (Home Fleet),
HMS Jamaica, HMS Bermuda
 HMIS Mysore
 HMNZS Northland
o Ceylon sub class
 Unassigned
 HMS Ceylon, HMS Uganda, HMS Newfoundland
 Royal Canadian Navy
 HMCS Quebec, HMCS Ontario, HMCS British Columbia, HMCS Nova

Scotia


 County-class Heavy Cruiser
o London subclass:
 HMS London (1st Cruiser Squadron (Home)), HMS Shropshire, HMAS Australia,
HMAS Canberra
o Cumberland subclass:
 HMS Cumberland, HMS Berwick, HMS Cornwall (Eastern), HMS Suffolk
(Portsmouth (Home)), HMS Kent (1st Cruiser Squadron (Home)), HMS
Devonshire (1st Cruiser Squadron (Home)), HMS Sussex, HMS Norfolk (1st
Cruiser Squadron (Home)), HMS Dorestshire (Eastern)
 York-class Heavy Cruiser
 HMS York, HMS Exeter (Eastern)
 C-class Light Cruiser
o Caledon subclass
 HMS Caledon (Home), HMS Calypso (Med), HMS Caradoc (Eastern)
o Ceres subclass
 HMS Cardiff (Home), HMS Ceres (Eastern), HMS Coventry (Med), HMS Curacoa
(Home), HMS Curlew (Home)
o Carlisle subclass
 HMS Cairo (Med), HMS Carlisle (Med), HMS Colombo (Eastern)
 Royal Indian Navy: HMIS Calcutta
 Royal South African Navy: HMSAS Capetown
 Danae-class Light Cruiser
 HMS Danae (Eastern, attached to Destroyer Squadron), HMS Dunedin (9th
Cruiser Squadron (West Indies)), HMS Despatch (Eastern, attached to Destroyer
Squadron), HMS Diomede (9th Cruiser Squadron (West Indies))
 Royal Indian Navy: HMIS Delhi
 Polish Navy: Smok
 Royal South African Navy: Durban
 Emerald-class Light Cruiser
 HMS Emerald (Eastern), HMS Enterprise (Eastern)
 Leander-class Light Cruiser
o Leander sub class
 HMS Ajax (9th Cruiser Squadron (West Indies)), HMS Neptune (Med), HMS
Orion (Med)
 Royal New Zealand Navy: HMNZS Achilles, HMNZS Leander
o Perth sub class (Royal Australian Navy)
 HMAS Perth, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Sydney
 Arethusa-class Light Cruiser
 HMS Arethusa (3rd Cruiser Squadron (Med)), HMS Aurora (3rd Cruiser Squadron
(Med)), HMS Galatea (3rd Cruiser Squadron (Med)), HMS Penelope (3rd Cruiser
Squadron (Med))
 Town-class Light Cruiser
o Southampton sub class
 HMS Southampton (2nd Cruiser Squadron (Home)), HMS Newcastle (18th

Cruiser Squadron (Home)), HMS Sheffield (18th Cruiser Squadron (Home)), HMS
Glasgow (2nd Cruiser Squadron (Home)), HMS Birmingham (10th Cruiser
Squadron (unassigned)), HMS Liverpool (Med), HMS Gloucester (3rd Cruiser
Squadron (Med)), HMS Manchester (Med)
o Edinburgh sub class
 HMS Edinburgh (18th Cruiser Squadron (Home)), HMS Belfast (18th Cruiser
Squadron (Home))
 Dido-class Light Cruiser
o Dido sub class
 HMS Dido (Med), HMS Argonaut (4th Cruiser Squadron (Eastern)), *HMS
Charybdis, HMS Phoebe (Med), *HMS Hermione, *HMS Bonaventure, HMS
Scylla, *HMS Naiad (Med), HMS Euryalus (4th Cruiser Squadron (Eastern))
 Royal Canadian Navy: HMCS Alberta, HMCS Manitoba, HMCS New Brunswick
 Royal New Zealand Navy: HMNZS Cleopatra, HMNZS Sirius
o Bellona sub class
 HMS Royalist (10th Cruiser Squadron (unassigned)), HMS Diadem (10th Cruiser
Squadron (unassigned)), HMS Black Prince (4th Cruiser Squadron (Eastern)),
HMS Spartan (4th Cruiser Squadron (Eastern))
 Royal Indian Navy: HMIS Madras, HMIS Bombay
 Royal New Zealand Navy: HMNZS Bellona
 Crown Colony-class
o Fiji sub class
 *HMS Fiji, HMS Nigeria (10th Cruiser Squadron (unassigned)), HMS Mauritius,
HMS Kenya, *HMS Trinidad (Home Fleet), HMS Jamaica, HMS Gambia (4th
Cruiser Squadron (Eastern)), HMS Bermuda
 Royal Indian Navy: HMIS Mysore
 Royal New Zealand Navy: HMNZS Northland
o Ceylon sub class
 HMS Ceylon, HMS Uganda, HMS Newfoundland
 Royal Canadian Navy: HMCS Quebec, HMCS Ontario, HMCS British Columbia,
HMCS Nova Scotia
o Town-class Light Cruiser
 Southampton sub class: HMS Birmingham
o Dido-class Light Cruiser
 Bellona sub class: HMS Royalist, HMS Diadem
o Crown Colony-class
 Fiji sub class: HMS Nigeria
 Med
o C-class Light Cruiser
 Caledon subclass: HMS Calypso
 Ceres subclass: HMS Coventry
 Carlisle subclass: HMS Cairo, HMS Carlisle
o Leander-class Light Cruiser
 Leander sub class: HMS Neptune, HMS Orion
o Dido-class Light Cruiser
 Dido sub class: HMS Dido, HMS Phoebe, HMS Naiad
o Town-class Light Cruiser
 Southampton sub class: HMS Liverpool, HMS Manchester
o 3rd Cruiser Squadron (Med)
 Arethusa-class Light Cruiser
 HMS Arethusa, HMS Aurora, HMS Galatea, HMS Penelope
 Southampton sub class
 HMS Gloucester (Flagship)
 Home APPROVED
 Caledon subclass: HMS Caledon
 Ceres subclass: HMS Cardiff, HMS Curacoa, HMS Curlew
o 1st Cruiser Squadron (Home)
 County-class Heavy Cruiser
 London subclass: HMS London (Flagship)
 Cumberland subclass: HMS Suffolk, HMS Kent, HMS Devonshire, HMS

Norfolk
o 2nd Cruiser Squadron (Home)

 Southampton sub class: HMS Southampton, HMS Glasgow, HMS
Newcastle
o 18th Cruiser Squadron (Home)
 Southampton sub class: HMS Sheffield
 Edinburgh sub class: HMS Edinburgh, HMS Belfast
 Eastern
 Caledon subclass: HMS Caradoc
 Ceres subclass: HMS Ceres
 Carlisle subclass: HMS Colombo
o Danae-class Light Cruiser
 HMS Danae, HMS Despatch
o Emerald-class Light Cruiser
 HMS Emerald, HMS Enterprise
o County-class Heavy Cruiser
 Cumberland subclass: HMS Cornwall, HMS Dorestshire
o York-class Heavy Cruiser:
 HMS Exeter (Flagship)
o 4th Cruiser Squadron (Eastern)
 Dido-class
 Dido sub class: HMS Argonaut, HMS Euryalus
 Bellona sub class: HMS Black Prince, HMS Spartan
 Crown Colony-class
 HMS Gambia (Flagship), +1
o 5th Cruiser Squadron
 West Indies
o 9th Cruiser Squadron (West Indies)
 Danae-class Light Cruiser

 HMS Dunedin, HMS Diomede
 Leander-class Light Cruiser
 Leander sub class: HMS Ajax

O
 40
o J, K, L, M
 42
o A, B, C, D
 45
o W, X, Y, Z
 43
o O, P, R
 E, F, G, H
 I
 N
 Q
 S, T, U, V
o HMS Builder (Fleet Maintenance Base and Portsmouth Royal Dockyard)

o HMS Beehive (Headquarters, HMNB Portsmouth)
o HMS William IV (Burnaby Road, Portsmouth)
o HMS Defiance (Fleet Maintenance Base and Devonport Royal Dockyard)
o HMS Queen Charlotte (Admiralty House, Mount Wise) (*Headquarters, HMNB

Devonport)
 Principal Warfare Officer Training Element: The Royal Navy Principal

Warfare Officers (PWO) Course has set the world standard for Warfare
Officer training and is at the hub of the Maritime Warfare School’s
training effort. The Course marks a watershed in a Warfare Officers
career and successful completion is seen as a pre-requisite for Sea
Command.
 Initial Warfare Officer Training: Think you can navigate a warship from
Portsmouth to Dubai? On time? Through waters patrolled by pirates?
During a tropical storm? Your training as a Warfare Officer starts at the
Navigation Training Unit.
 Underwater Warfare Training Element (UWTE): The UWTE delivers
training to men and women of the Warfare Specialist team in Anti-
Submarine Warfare (ASW), to ensure the Royal Navy can succeed in
delivering Maritime Force Protection, Maritime Security and Maritime
Manoeuvre. This includes the protection of the Independent Nuclear
Deterrent, Task Group and Single Ship Force Protection.
 Command and Executive Training Element (CXTE): You have got
experience as a Warfare Officer, you have been a Navigating Officer and
now it is time to step up and become the Commanding Officer of a
warship – so how do you get there
 Communications Warfare Training Element: The Communications
Warfare Training Element is part of the Maritime Warfare School (MWS)
and is responsible for the training of Royal Navy Communications
Information Systems (CIS) personnel.
 Navigation Training Unit: So you thought navigating a warship from
Portsmouth to Dubai through pirate infested storms was tough? Now
it’s time to step up and become a Navigator. The Navigation Training
Unit at HMS Collingwood is responsible for training future generations
of navigators for the Fleet.
 Weapon Engineering Principles Unit: The constantly changing face of
engineering within the modern Royal Navy demands high quality
foundation knowledge. Without a deep knowledge of core principles,
the study and application of applied engineering is impossible.
Furthermore, it is to foundation knowledge that an engineer turns when
faced with novel and testing challenges.
 Weapon Engineering Training Unit: The Weapon Engineering Training
Unit (WETU) has responsibility for the design and delivery of RN
Weapon and Sensor maintainer courses for equipment fitted to all
classes of Capital Ships (frigate size and above).
 System Engineering and Management Training Unit: The System
Engineering and Management Training Unit (SEMTU) delivers courses
across all aspects of Weapon Engineering (WE), Principles, Engineering
Management and Administration.
 Explosives and WE Trade Safety Training Unit: The Explosives and Health
& Safety Training Unit is sub-divided into three discrete Training
Elements; Health & Safety; Explosives Element; Small Arms and Close-
Range Training Elements.
 Above Water Warfare Training Unit: The Above Water Warfare Training
Unit (AW TU) is responsible for training officers and Warfare ratings in
the use of radar and other advanced equipment including ships weapon
systems to identify threats and targets in the sea and air.
 Warfare Rating Training Unit: The Warfare Rating Training Unit (WRTU)
is responsible for training Warfare Ratings, individually, in the use of
sensors, weapon systems and command systems to detect, locate and
engage threats and targets in the sea and air. The WRTU is a collective
of AWT, AWW and UW Training Elements.
 The AW TU consists of 2 main Training Elements:
 Above Water Tactical Training Element (AWT TE): The role of the Above
Water Tactical Training Element is to take new Phase 2 trainees and
Phase 3 trainees and prepare them for employment within the
Operations Room on their first ships and for progression through ranks.
AWT TE is divided primarily into Command Systems Sections responsible
for teaching the Warfare Specialists in operating the highly
sophisticated systems fitted to the various platforms of the fleet.
The Combat Management System (CMS) fitted to T45 Destroyers
and CVF.
DNA predominantly fitted to Royal Naval Frigates.
This is a vital role using some of the world’s most advanced
electronic systems to contribute to the Action Information
Organisation (AIO) which is key to making crucial tactical decisions
affecting what is happening on the sea and in the air.
 Above Water Weapons Training Element (AWW TE): The AWW TE is
responsible for the training of officers and ratings in the operation of
weapon systems and tactical deployment in their use.
Responsible for training in both Guided missile systems and Close-
Range Weapon Systems from Automated Small caliber Gun (30mm
ASCG) upwards in caliber to the very latest Sea Viper Guided
weapon system fitted to the Type 45 Destroyer.
Training takes place at the Maritime Warfare School at HMS
Collingwood in Fareham where Personnel are trained in all elements
of above-water warfare.
 HMS Courageous, HMS Implacable,

Implacable landing craft support): 4x Landing
Craft Utility Mk10, 4x Landing Craft Vehicle
Personnel Mk5
Intrepid landing craft support): 4x Landing Craft
Mk5

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Structure Her/His Majesty’s Naval Service

Her/His Majesty’s Naval Retinue

The Board of Admiralty

 The Board of Admiralty

Board Note Nature Rank Responsib

First Civil Memb

Perma Civil Senior

Na First Nav Sea Lord Admir

Secon Nav Sea Lord Admir

Third Nav Sea Lord Vice

Fourth Nav Sea Lord Vice

The Board of Admiralty

Board Not Nature of Rank Responsibili

First Lord Civil Lord Member

Permanent Civil Lord Senior

First Sea Nav Sea Lord Admiral

Second Sea Sea Lord Admiral

Third Sea Vice

Fourth Sea Vice

Hydrograp Administrati Rear

The Naval Administrati Rear

The First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff

Naval Intelligence Division

Navy Department (Ministry of Defence)

 Navy Department (Ministry of Defence)

Post Holder Nature of Rank Notes

Secretary of State Civil Lord Member of Member of the

Minister of State Civil Lord Member of Member of the

First Lord of the Civil Lord Member of Member of the

Parliamentary and Civil Lord Member of Member of the

Parliamentary Civil Lord Member of Member of the

Permanent Under Civil Lord (Her Senior Civil Member of the

Finance Director Civil Lord (Her Senior Civil Member of the

Navy Board Members

Post Note Nature of Rank Responsibiliti

First Sea Sea Lord Admiral

The Admiralty Departments

The Admiralty Naval Staff

 First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff

Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Capability

 Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Capability

Assistant Chief of Staff Warfare

Assistant Chief of Staff Information Warfare

Assistant Chief of Staff Maritime Capability

Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy)

 Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy)

Assistant Chief of Staff (Policy)

Rear Admiral Naval Staff

 Rear Admiral Naval Staff

Head of Royal Navy Communications

Assistant Chief of Staff Carrier and Amphibious Warfare Ships

Assistant Chief of Staff Aviation

Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Ships

 Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff Ships

Assistant Chief of Staff Afloat Support

Assistant Chief of Staff Battleships and Battlecruisers

Assistant Chief of Staff Cruisers

Assistant Chief of Staff Destroyers and Frigates

Assistant Chief of Staff Ballistic Missile Submarines

 Assistant Chief of Staff Ballistic Missile Submarines