Post by ALMIGHTY ALICE on Feb 6, 2012 21:58:43 GMT -5
Element
The technical name given to a single ship, each ship commanded by a Captain. Rarely is a Jedi Commander given command of a ship.
Section[/b]
A section is commanded by the most senior captain, unless there is a Jedi Commander present. The exact role of a section determins how many ships it contains. Large warships, such as battleships and cruisers, operate in “lines” of 3-4 vessels. Smaller craft, such as corvettes, operate in “flotillas” of 6-12 vessels.
Squadron[/b]
A Squadron is commanded by a Commodore or Jedi General and consists of 3-4 Sections, or roughly 12-36 warships plus support units. Each Section is meant to complement each other, such as a group of escorts providing a defensive screen for larger warships.
Battle Group[/b]
A Battle Group is commanded by an Admiral or Jedi General and consists of 2-4 Squadrons. Numbering between 48-72 warships plus support units, Battle Groups are considered to have enough force to take all but the most heavily fortified enemy strongholds.
Fleet[/b]
A Fleet is commanded by either a Fleet Admiral or Senior Jedi General. It is generally comprised of 3-6 Battle Groups numbering between 100-300 warships plus support units.
Armada[/b]
An Armada is an administrative formation representing all forces allocated to a specific theatre of war, generally numbering between 1,000 to 5,000 warships plus support units. It is commanded by a High Jedi General, such as a member of the Jedi High Council.
Republic Navy[/b]
Consisting of hundreds of Fleets, the Navy is under the leadership of Commander-in-Chief Supreme Chancellor Palpatine after the passage of the Security Act amendment. [/blockquote][/blockquote][/justify][/size][/font][/color]
