Fleet Command (SA Navy)

Fleet Command
Active	1999 to date
Country	South Africa
Branch	South African Navy
Garrison/HQ	Naval Base Simon's Town
Commanders
Flag Officer Fleet	RADM Bubele Mhlana
Fleet Master at Arms	CWO I Kirchner

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.

Fleet Command was formed on 1 April 1999 following a Defense review, with Rear Admiral Eric Green as the first Flag Officer Fleet.

Four Directorates are responsible for the day to day control of Fleet Command:

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

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:

Director Fleet Human Resources is responsible for all training and manning and also controls the training units.

Director Fleet Logistics is responsible for all Logistics units as well as for the maintenance of the fleet.

Director Fleet Quality Assurance is responsible for the output of Fleet Command and monitoring Quality Assurance throughout Fleet Command

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