Mission flotilla

A flotilla ( EinsFltl or EF ) is a large association of the German Navy at brigade level , led by a flotilla admiral . There are two operational flotillas: the operational flotilla 1 and the operational flotilla 2 . You are subordinate to the department head of operations in the naval command in Rostock .

Command and headquarters of Flotilla 1 are based as command authority in Kiel . The main task of EF1 is to provide the Bundeswehr with maritime capabilities for operations close to the coast (“force provider”). The duties of the flotilla staff also include leading naval units at sea. For this purpose, a task force for the management of tactical units has been integrated into him. The EF1 are u. a. all corvettes , submarines , tenders and special forces are subordinate to the Navy.

→ Main article : Operation Flotilla 1

The command and control authority of the Flotilla 2 is based in Wilhelmshaven . It emerged from the former destroyer flotilla . You are u. a. all frigates and task force supplies under the navy.

→ Main article : Operation Flotilla 2