Active 1999 to date Branch South African Navy Fleet Master at Arms CWO I Kirchner | Country South Africa Flag Officer Fleet RADM Bubele Mhlana | |
Garrison/HQ Naval Base Simon's Town | ||
Fleet Command is the South African Navy's single type command and controls all vessels and units of the South African Navy, besides Naval Headquarters. The commander of Fleet Command is a Rear Admiral and referred to as Flag Officer Fleet (FOF). Previously the post had been known as Chief of Naval Operations.
Contents
- Command Control and Organisation
- Past Flag Officers Fleet
- Force Preparation
- Maritime Reaction Squadron MRS
- Logistics
- Logistics Units
- Quality Assurance
- References
Fleet Command was formed on 1 April 1999 following a Defense review, with Rear Admiral Eric Green as the first Flag Officer Fleet.
Command, Control and Organisation
Four Directorates are responsible for the day to day control of Fleet Command:
Past Flag Officers Fleet
Force Preparation
Director Fleet Force Preparations is responsible for the day-to-day running of the ships and submarines and for ensuring their operational readiness. The Maritime Reaction Squadron and Navcomcens also report into DFFP
Maritime Reaction Squadron (MRS)
The Naval Rapid Deployment Force (NRDF), now known as the Maritime Reaction Squadron, was formed in 2006.
The main aim of this specialised unit is to deploy infantry-trained South African Navy members in various peacekeeping roles within the African continent and to assist in boarding operations at sea, humanitarian operations and disaster relief.
The squadron consists of the following components:
Logistics
Director Fleet Logistics is responsible for all Logistics units as well as for the maintenance of the fleet.
Logistics Units
Quality Assurance
Director Fleet Quality Assurance is responsible for the output of Fleet Command and monitoring Quality Assurance throughout Fleet Command