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The A1 Navy is a branch of the A1 Defence Force for exclusive use in A1's Micras territory. Thus, it does not exist in 'real life'.
History
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Structure
| Name | Strength | Constituent units | Commander |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiralty | varies | all Fleets | Admiral of the Fleet |
| Fleet | ~108 | 2 Task Forces with 1 support Task Force | Admiral |
| Task Force | Varies | 3 Task Groups | Commodore |
| Group | Varies | 2 Squadrons | Captain |
| Squadron | ~6 | 2 Flotillas | Commander |
| Flotilla | ~3 | 3 Task Elements | Lieutenant |
| Task Element | 1 | n/a | Chief Petty Officer/Petty Officer |
Fleet
Current
Currently, the A1 Navy has 41 vessels in operation.
- 2 x Nimitz-class aircraft supercarriers (U.S.)
- 1 x Iowa class battleship (U.S.)
- 2 x Ticonderoga-class cruisers (U.S.) (Note: each cruiser also carries 1 x Sikorsky Seahawk helicopter (U.S.))
- 3 x FREMM-class frigates (France)
- 10 x Arleigh Burke Class destroyers (U.S.) (Note: each destroyer also carries 1 x Sikorsky Seahawk helicopter (U.S.))
- 7 x Braunschweigh-class corvettes (Germany)
- 2 x Ensdorf-class minesweeper (Germany)
- 5 x TR-1700-class diesel submarines (Germany)
- 2 x Vanguard-class ballistic submarines (U.K.)
- 5 x Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarines (U.K.)
- 2 x Polar-class icebreaker (U.S.)
Current unit allocation
1st Carrier Group
| Image | Name | Type | Number | Year in service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Nimitz-class | Aircraft supercarrier | 1 | 2010 | HEAS David Massarde (AAC 1) |
 |
Ticonderoga-class | Cruiser | 2 | 2010 | HEAS Hummingbird (AHC 1), HEAS Wilary (AHC 2) |
|
Arleigh Burke-class | Destroyer | 4 | 2010 | HEAS Sharkbait (AD 1), HEAS Borja (AD 2), HEAS Williams (AD 3), HEAS Cooper (AD 10) |
 |
Astute class | Nuclear-powered attack submarine | 3 | 2010 | HEAS Vigour (ANS 3), HEAS Interminable (ANS 4), HEAS Incorruptable (ANS 5) |
2nd Carrier Group
| Image | Name | Type | Number | Year in service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nimitz-class | Aircraft supercarrier | 1 | 2010 | HEAS Mars McTavish (AAC 2) |
|
Arleigh Burke-class | Destroyer | 3 | 2010 | HEAS Pendek (AD 5), HEAS Caulfield (AD 6), HEAS Betablast (AD 7) |
 |
TR-1700 class | Submarine | 3 | 2010 | HEAS Banksia (ADS 1), HEAS Hislop (ADS 2), HEAS Koonung (ADS 4) |
Task Force 20
| Image | Name | Type | Number | Year in service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Iowa-class | Battleship | 1 | 2011 | HEAS Themistocles (AB 1) - fleet flagship |
 |
FREMM-class | Frigate | 3 | 2010 | HEAS Edessa (AF 1), HEAS Poseidon (AF 2), HEAS Therma (AF 3) |
|
Arleigh Burke-class | Destroyer | 3 | 2010 | HEAS Maximus (AD 4), HEAS Corby (AD 8), HEAS Young (AD 9) |
 |
Vanguard class | Submarine | 2 | 2010 | HEAS Clark (ANS 1), HEAS Meehan (ANS 2) |
|
Astute class | Nuclear-powered attack submarine | 2 | 2010 | HEAS Tempest (ANS 7), HEAS Fearless (ANS 6) |
40th Escort Group
| Image | Name | Type | Number | Year in service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TR-1700 class | Submarine | 2 | 2010 | HEAS White (ADS 5), HEAS Beckett (ADS 3) |
 |
Braunschweig class | Corvette | 7 | 2010 | HEAS Aldebaran (AC 1), HEAS Archernar (AC 2), HEAS Algol (AC 3), HEAS Alphard (AC 4), HEAS Altair (AC 5) ,HEAS Merapi (AC 6), HEAS Bromo (AC 7) |
 |
Ensdorf class | Minesweeper | 2 | 2010 | HEAS Wilis (AMS 1), HEAS Lawu (AMS 2) |
| Polar class | Icebreaker | 2 | 2010 | HEAS Shackleton (AIB 1), HEAS Law (AIB 2) |
Marines
The A1 Navy also has a small contingent of Marines to supplement naval operations. It is designed to be a fast-moving force for small-scale operations. Approximately one-half of the battalion is fully motorised, using A1SLAVs to achieve maximum mobility.
1st Marine Battalion
- 900 Marines
- 50 Viking Armoured Vehicles (BvS 10)
- 79 A1LAV IFVs (Infantry Fighting Vehicles - Piranhas)
Uniform
The Navy ceremonial uniform consists of:
- White shirt (with epaulette holders & shoulder patches)
- Epaulettes
- Whitetrousers
- White shoes
- White socks
- Medals & Decorations (as ordered)
The Navy combat uniform consists of:
- Casual clothes
- Armband with "A1N" written
- Rank insignia on armband
- No medals or decorations to be worn with combat uniform
