Flag Officer, Second Flotilla


The Flag Officer, Second Flotilla was a senior British Royal Navy appointment from 1971 to 1992.

History

After the creation of the single Commander-in-Chief Fleet post in 1971, its subordinate commands were reorganised. Three major sub-commands were created; the First Flotilla, Second Flotilla and Carriers and Amphibious Ships each commanded by a rear admiral. In 1990 the First Flotilla was re-designated Surface Flotilla. In April 1992, the system was changed when the Third Flotilla was abolished and the remaining two flotilla commanders became: Flag Officer, Surface Flotilla - responsible for operational readiness and training and Second Flotilla is now Flag Officer, UK Task Group - who would command any deployed task group.

Flag Officer Second Flotilla

Flag officers commanding

Included:

Main components

At various times included:
UnitDateNotes
4th Frigate Squadron1976-1981
5th Frigate Squadron1972-1976
6th Frigate Squadron1972-1976
7th Frigate Squadron1972-1980
8th Frigate Squadron1972-1980
5th Destroyer Squadron1980-1992

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