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A naval division is a subdivision of a squadron or flotilla. It can also be a sub-division of a fleet. A division is the smallest naval formation, most commonly numbering between 2 to 4 ships.
Command Element[edit]
A division is usually commanded by senior flag officer, most commonly a vice admiral or rear admiral, irrespective of the division's size. For example, in the Imperial Japanese Navy the First Carrier Division was commanded by a rear or vice admiral, same as the 18th Cruiser Division.
Division Types[edit]
Divisions are most commonly grouped by ship class and type, dependent on how the respective nation's navy is organised. Examples of division types include:
- Submarine Division - 24th Submarine Division (Russian Navy) - 6 submarines
- Minesweeper Division - Mine Division 71 (United States Navy) - 2 minesweepers
- Sloop Division - 2nd Escort Group (Royal Navy) - 6 Sloops
- Destroyer Division - Destroyer Division 22 (United States Navy) - 4 destroyers
- Cruiser Division - 18th Cruiser Division (Imperial Japanese Navy) - 2 light cruisers
- Battleship Division - Battleship Division 2 (United States Navy) - 4 battleships
- Carrier Division - Second Carrier Division (Imperial Japanese Navy) - 2 aircraft carriers
References[edit]
- Peattie, Mark R. (1999). Sunburst: The Rise of Japanese Naval Air Power 1909-1941. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-59114-664-X.
- Morison, Samuel E. (1963) The Two-Ocean War: A Short History of the United States Navy in the Second World War. New York City: Little, Brown and Company. ISBN 0-316-5835-2-9
See also[edit]
Category:Naval units and formations by size
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