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==Unit== |
==Unit== |
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− | Ships of the same type were referred to as units. [[Starfleet]] used several [[Destroyer |
+ | Ships of the same type were referred to as units. [[Starfleet]] used several [[Destroyer unit]]s during [[Operation Return]]. ({{DS9|Sacrifice of Angels}}) |
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==Squadron== |
==Squadron== |
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[[Squadron]]s were a small group of generally three to five ships. Although the exact number of vessels could vary, a [[Klingon]] squadron of [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey|Birds-of-Prey]] consisted of five ships , whereas a squadron of [[Jem'Hadar]] [[Jem'Hadar fighter|attack ships]] usually was comprised of three. ({{DS9|Once More Unto the Breach|The Jem'Hadar}}) |
[[Squadron]]s were a small group of generally three to five ships. Although the exact number of vessels could vary, a [[Klingon]] squadron of [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey|Birds-of-Prey]] consisted of five ships , whereas a squadron of [[Jem'Hadar]] [[Jem'Hadar fighter|attack ships]] usually was comprised of three. ({{DS9|Once More Unto the Breach|The Jem'Hadar}}) |
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Starfleet only organized small ships like their [[Federation attack fighter|attack fighter]] in squadrons. ({{DS9|Sacrifice of Angels|What You Leave Behind}}) |
Starfleet only organized small ships like their [[Federation attack fighter|attack fighter]] in squadrons. ({{DS9|Sacrifice of Angels|What You Leave Behind}}) |
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==Wing== |
==Wing== |
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+ | [[File:Galaxy wing.jpg|thumb|An attack wing of {{class|Galaxy}} starships engaging a {{class|Galor}} [[destroyer]]]] |
− | A wing was a grouping of several ships for a specific purpose. Depending on the military, a wing could consist of a different number of ships. Usually, wings were named by the specific mission type. The [[United Federation of Planets|UFP]] Starfleet used [[attack wing]]s and tactical wings. The command of a permanent wing such as the [[Seventh Tactical Wing|seventh tactical wing]] required an officer superior to the rank of [[captain]] in command, other non-permanent wings such as [[cruiser]] or [[Galaxy |
+ | A wing was a grouping of several ships for a specific purpose. Depending on the military, a wing could consist of a different number of ships. Usually, wings were named by the specific mission type. The [[United Federation of Planets|UFP]] Starfleet used [[attack wing]]s and tactical wings. The command of a permanent wing such as the [[Seventh Tactical Wing|seventh tactical wing]] required an officer superior to the rank of [[captain]] in command, other non-permanent wings such as [[cruiser]] or [[Galaxy wing|''Galaxy''-wings]] could also be commanded by a captain. ({{DS9|Sacrifice of Angels|Behind the Lines}}) |
− | In the [[Klingon Defense Force]] an [[attack wing]] consisted of at least seven [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey|Birds-of-Prey]] and two capital ships, mostly {{ |
+ | In the [[Klingon Defense Force]] an [[attack wing]] consisted of at least seven [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey|Birds-of-Prey]] and two capital ships, mostly {{class|Vor'cha}}. ({{DS9|Tears of the Prophets}}) |
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==Battle group== |
==Battle group== |
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+ | [[File:Battle group Omega.jpg|thumb|Starfleet Battle Group Omega]] |
Battle groups consisted of an arbitrary number of ships, usually gathered temporary for a single mission that mostly involved combat. Starfleet assembled a small [[Star Fleet Battle Group Omega|battle group]] to assist the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} during a [[Reman]] incursion. ({{film|10}}) |
Battle groups consisted of an arbitrary number of ships, usually gathered temporary for a single mission that mostly involved combat. Starfleet assembled a small [[Star Fleet Battle Group Omega|battle group]] to assist the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} during a [[Reman]] incursion. ({{film|10}}) |
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[[General]] [[Martok]] of the [[Klingon Empire]] organized a fleet of 1,500 ships into small battle groups for hit-and-run attacks against the [[Dominion]]. ({{DS9|When It Rains...}}) |
[[General]] [[Martok]] of the [[Klingon Empire]] organized a fleet of 1,500 ships into small battle groups for hit-and-run attacks against the [[Dominion]]. ({{DS9|When It Rains...}}) |
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The [[Cardassian]] military used the term "order" rather than "fleet". |
The [[Cardassian]] military used the term "order" rather than "fleet". |
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==Admiralty== |
==Admiralty== |
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The [[Cardassian]] military took its orders from the [[Cardassian Central Command]], while the highest military authority within the [[Dominion]] were the [[Founder]]s. |
The [[Cardassian]] military took its orders from the [[Cardassian Central Command]], while the highest military authority within the [[Dominion]] were the [[Founder]]s. |
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Revision as of 13:20, 5 March 2014
Space fleets were generally organized into hierarchical groups for specific strategic purposes. Vessels could operate in those groupings in various situations either permanently or over a short period of time.
Unit
Ships of the same type were referred to as units. Starfleet used several Destroyer units during Operation Return. (DS9: "Sacrifice of Angels")
Squadron
Squadrons were a small group of generally three to five ships. Although the exact number of vessels could vary, a Klingon squadron of Birds-of-Prey consisted of five ships , whereas a squadron of Jem'Hadar attack ships usually was comprised of three. (DS9: "Once More Unto the Breach", "The Jem'Hadar")
Starfleet only organized small ships like their attack fighter in squadrons. (DS9: "Sacrifice of Angels", "What You Leave Behind")
Wing
A wing was a grouping of several ships for a specific purpose. Depending on the military, a wing could consist of a different number of ships. Usually, wings were named by the specific mission type. The UFP Starfleet used attack wings and tactical wings. The command of a permanent wing such as the seventh tactical wing required an officer superior to the rank of captain in command, other non-permanent wings such as cruiser or Galaxy-wings could also be commanded by a captain. (DS9: "Sacrifice of Angels", "Behind the Lines")
In the Klingon Defense Force an attack wing consisted of at least seven Birds-of-Prey and two capital ships, mostly Vor'cha-class. (DS9: "Tears of the Prophets")
Battle group
Battle groups consisted of an arbitrary number of ships, usually gathered temporary for a single mission that mostly involved combat. Starfleet assembled a small battle group to assist the USS Enterprise-E during a Reman incursion. (Star Trek Nemesis)
General Martok of the Klingon Empire organized a fleet of 1,500 ships into small battle groups for hit-and-run attacks against the Dominion. (DS9: "When It Rains...")
Task force
A task force was a fleet of ships for a special task such as assault, protection or diplomacy and was generally bigger than the relatively small battle group. Like the battle group, the number of ships in a task force could vary greatly: There were small task forces consisting of only nine ships and large ones consisting of several hundred. (DS9: "Improbable Cause", "Sacrifice of Angels")
In Starfleet, a task force was usually commanded by an admiral, or in some cases a captain. (TNG: "Descent", "Redemption II")
Numbered fleet
Starfleet organized all ships in numbered fleets. A numbered fleet consisted of several hundred ships, all localized in a specific region of space. There were at least nine numbered fleets operating in Starfleet. (DS9: "Favor the Bold")
The Cardassian military used the term "order" rather than "fleet".
Admiralty
In the 18th century, the Admiralty was the highest authority responsible for all naval operations; this term was used to describe all ships and vessels in a space fleet.
In Starfleet this authority was known as Starfleet Command and Commander-in-Chief. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
The Cardassian military took its orders from the Cardassian Central Command, while the highest military authority within the Dominion were the Founders.