Structure Naval Service

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
 Women's Royal Naval Service, including Women's Royal Naval Reserve
 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
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

Board Member Notes Nature of Rank Responsibilities
Appointment
First Lord of the Civil Lord Member of
Admiralty Parliament
Civil Lord
Permanent Secretary Civil Lord Senior Civil
to the Admiralty and Service Grade 2
Finance Director of
the Naval Service
Naval First Sea Lord and Naval Sea Lord and Admiral of the
Board Chief of the Naval Board Staff Lord Fleet RN
Staff Member
Second Sea Lord and Naval Sea Lord Admiral RN
Chief of Naval Board
Personnel Member
Third Sea Lord, and Naval Sea Lord Vice Admiral RN
Controller of the Navy Board or Lieutenant-
Member General RM
Fourth Sea Lord and Naval Sea Lord Vice Admiral RN
Chief of Fleet Support Board or Lieutenant-
Member General RM
Board Member Notes Nature of Rank Responsibilities
Appointment
First Lord of the Admiralty Civil Lord Member of
Parliament
Civil Lord
Permanent Secretary to the Civil Lord Senior Civil
Admiralty and Finance Service Grade 2
Director of the Naval Service
First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Sea Lord and Staff Admiral of the
the Naval Staff Board Lord Fleet RN
Second Sea Lord and Chief of Sea Lord Admiral RN
Naval Personnel
Third Sea Lord, and Vice Admiral RN
Controller of the Navy or Lieutenant
General RM
Fourth Sea Lord and Chief of Vice Admiral RN
Fleet Support or Lieutenant
General RM
Hydrographer of the Navy Administrative Rear Admiral RN
(under 1SL in
WW2)
The Naval Secretary Administrative Rear Admiral RN
 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.
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 Admiral RN or Major-
General RM, and based at HMS Excellent, reports to the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Capability).
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 Commodore, 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 Carrier Strike and Aviation
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))
 Naval Air Warfare Development Group, at Fort Southwick, Portsmouth
 Naval Air Trials Installation Unit (NATIU), at RNAS Lee-on-Solent (HMS Daedalus)
 Weather Centre, at RNAS Culdrose (HMS Seahawk)
 Aircrew Underwater Escape Training, at Vernon Site, HMNB Portsmouth, Portsmouth
 Sea Harrier Force
 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
 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. The Assistant Chief of Staff
Land and Littoral Manoeuvre and Deputy Commandant General 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
Assistant Chief of Staff Land and Littoral Manoeuvre and Deputy Commandant General Royal 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 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
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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 URNU HMS Archer Leith Harbour Hepburn House, Edinburgh
Glasgow & HMS Pursuer HMNB Clyde Glasgow University
Strathclyde URNU
Liverpool URNU HMS Charger Liverpool Headquarters Naval Regional
Command Northern England
Southampton HMS Blazer HMNB National Oceanography
URNU Portsmouth Centre, Southampton
Birmingham URNU HMS Exploit HMNB HMS Forward
Portsmouth
London URNU HMS Puncher HMNB HMS President
Portsmouth
Bristol URNU HMS Dasher HMNB HMS Flying Fox
Devonport
Manchester & HMS Biter Liverpool University Barracks,
Salford URNU Manchester
Sussex URNU HMS Ranger HMNB University of Brighton
Portsmouth
Cambridge URNU HMS Trumpeter RN Dockyard University of Cambridge
Chatham
Northumbria HMS Example HMS Calliope, HMS Calliope
URNU Gateshead
Oxford URNU HMS Smiter HMNB Falklands House, Oxford
Portsmouth
Wales URNU HMS Express Penarth Marina, HMS Cambria
Cardiff
Yorkshire URNU HMS Explorer Kingston-upon- HMS Demeter, Leeds
Hull
Devon URNU N/A, can utilise available HMNB HMS Vivid, Plymouth
P2000s and other craft for Devonport
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
 (*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.)
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.

 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
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 Assistant Chief of Staff Medical (Surgeon Vice Admiral)/Medical Director General of
the Navy styled as Surgeon Vice Admiral?
o Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service
o Royal Naval Diving Branch?
o Royal Fleet Auxiliary
o Royal Naval Auxiliary Service
o Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service
o Royal Naval Supply and Transport Service
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
Assistant Chief of Staff Medical

The Assistant Chief of Staff Medical and Surgeon Vice Admiral directs the Royal Navy Medical Operations
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.
 Royal Navy Medical Operations

 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 Rear
Admiral with the rank of Rear 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 branch today is made up of
Medical Officers (physicians) and non-commissioned officers and ratings as medical assistants, 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 afloat as well at naval shore establishments and with the Royal
Marines.
 Royal Navy Medical Services

 Headquarters, Royal Navy Medical Services, HMS Asclepius (Gosport,
Hampshire, England)
o Royal Naval Hospital Haslar, HMS Haslar (Gosport, Hampshire, England)
o Institute of Naval Medicine (INM) (Alverstoke, Hampshire)
 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 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 or otherwise provides contingent
personnel to Hospitals of other Services and Civilian 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)
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

 Headquarters, 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
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 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
 Flag Officer Rosyth and Port-Admiral
 Flag Officer Rosyth and Port Admiral dual-hatted as Naval Base Commander
Rosyth, with the rank of Rear Admiral (to Fourth Sea Lord)
 Northern 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)
 Northern Ireland Sub-Command, commanded by Senior Naval Officer Northern
Ireland dual-hatted as Belfast Harbour Royal Naval Quarter Commander, with
the rank of Rear Admiral/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
 Scotland Sub-Command
 HMS Scapa Flow
 Royal Naval Dockyard Rosyth?
 HMNB Clyde (HMS Poseidon), commanded by Flag Officer Clyde and Port
Admiral dual-hatted as Naval Base Commander Clyde, with the rank of Rear
Admiral
 HMS Poseidon Service Corps
 Faslane Patrol Boat Squadron
 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
 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), commanded by Naval Base
Commander Portsmouth dual-hatted as Flag Officer Portsmouth and
Port Admiral, with the rank of Rear Admiral
o HMS Bellerophon Service Corps
o Portsmouth Fast Patrol Boat Squadron
o Portsmouth Fleet Maintenance Group
 Mobile Team (for work overseas)
 Craft Support Unit
 Static Unit (shore service support)
o Royal Marines School of Music
 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 Flag Officer Portland and Port Admiral
dual-hatted as Naval Base Commander Portland, with the rank of Rear
Admiral?
 HMNB Portland commanded by Naval Base Commander Portland dual-
hatted as Flag Officer Portland and Port Admiral, 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.
 Flag Officer Devonport and Port Admiral dual-hatted as Naval Base
Commander Devonport, with the rank of Rear Admiral
 HMS Drake Service Corps
 Pembroke Dockyard (to Fourth Sea Lord)
 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??
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)
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

The Board of Admiralty

 The Board of Admiralty

The Board of Admiralty

The First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff

Naval Intelligence Division

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 the Naval Staff (Policy)

 Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy)

Assistant Chief of Staff (Policy)

Rear Admiral Naval Staff

Head of Royal Navy Communications

Assistant Chief of Staff Carrier and Amphibious Warfare Ships

 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 Destroyers and Frigates

 Flag Officer Submarines (FOSM), HMS Warrior, Northwood Headquarters, Eastbury

Assistant Chief of Staff Ballistic Missile Submarines

Assistant Chief of Staff Attack Submarines

 Assistant Chief of Staff Attack Submarines, HMS Dolphin

 Flag Officer Submarines (FOSM), HMS Warrior, Northwood Headquarters, Eastbury

Commandant Royal Navy Submarine School

 Commandant Royal Navy Submarine School

Commodore HMS Poseidon

 Commodore HMS Poseidon

Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel

 Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel

Vice Admiral Naval Personnel Strategy

Vice Admiral Naval Personnel

Commandant General Royal Marines/Commander UK Amphibious Forces

Rear Admiral Maritime Reserves

 Rear Admiral Maritime Reserves

Royal Naval Reserves

o Royal Naval Reserves headed by a Commodore RN

 HMS Archer – Edinburgh Universities Royal Naval Unit – Based in Leith.

 Aberdeen University Royal Naval Unit, in Aberdeen (HMS Chaser (P282))

Royal Marines Reserves

Royal Fleet Reserves

Commander Core Naval Training

 Commander Core Naval Training, in command of Naval Training Agency

Rear Admiral Royal Naval College Greenwich

Rear Admiral Royal Naval College Dartmouth

 Rear Admiral Royal Naval College Dartmouth

Unit Ship Assigned Homeport Unit Location

Director Royal Navy General Training

Director Royal Navy Technical Training

 Director Royal Navy Technical Training

Commandant Training Centre Royal Marines

 Commandant Training Centre Royal Marines

Commanding Officer Maritime Warfare School

 Commanding Officer Maritime Warfare School

Royal Navy Regulating Branch

Judge Advocate of the Fleet