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| Topic Started: Apr 11 2007, 07:45 PM (409 Views) | |
| lebowski2123 | Apr 11 2007, 07:45 PM Post #1 |
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Although I know quite a bit about history (if I do say so myself :P ) I do not know much about military structure. As you might have noticed I've been trying to refine my armed forces to a more "professional" system, yet there are many things that I do not know. My initial questions are these: 1) What is the traditional organization of naval task forces (i.e how many of each ship)? 2) What sort of patrols are usually employed by a nation at peace (Naval interdiction, no patrols, practice manuvers, etc.)? 3) How many fighters are usually held on each aircraft carrier? 4) How many submarines are usually assigned to a "wolfpack"? Any other useful information, especially about naval and air force organization would be appreciated as well. Thanks for the help, I owe each of you one |
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| Quaon | Apr 11 2007, 07:58 PM Post #2 |
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(1) Ah...I saw a thing on the History channel on how many ships were in a carrier group, but I forget. But it's one aircraft carrier, a couple of destroyers, some frigates, and than a few others. (2) No idea. (3) You can find statistics on every kind of aircraft carrier if you look it up, probably. (4) No idea. |
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| Assassin | Apr 11 2007, 08:01 PM Post #3 |
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Well well well. This looks like my area of expertise. B) I'll try my best not to disapoint. 1) This one depends. Carriers are the focal point of a task force. A screen of Cruisers and destroyers are needed to protect the ship. And at least one submarine. Of course, our world has more ships. So, I would say for every carrier, I would have at least 8 smaller ships, and 3 subs for an effective screen. This is a minimum figure based on RL experiences. 2) Usually simple boarder patrols. Use more troops along boarders where problems are rising, or tensions exist. For example, my boarders with Kasniya will have minimum guards/patrols. A simple check point and passport check kind of thing. Now suppose you were next to Al. You might want tanks, some fighter flights. 3) 12 aircraft per squadron. 7 Squadrons a carrier. On average of course. So that makes 84. This is for your 'average' carrier. Bigger boat means a bigger hanger bay. Which means more aircraft. 4) Wolfpack was a German term correct? Well, I believe it was anywhere between 3 to 5. |
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| lebowski2123 | Apr 11 2007, 08:05 PM Post #4 |
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Quaon: Thanks for the advice, vague but well intentioned :P :D AA: That's perfect, and yes wolfpack was a German term. The history of Gemany is the area that I'm most interested in, and so their terms might mix with general military terms in my head. |
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| Assassin | Apr 11 2007, 08:09 PM Post #5 |
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No problem. Spend enough time in the military, and your bound to pick up a few things. :lol: |
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| Noriega | Apr 11 2007, 10:18 PM Post #6 |
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Wow, that's a lot. Wiki said that CVN-78 class ships only have 75. I thought that one was supposed to be bigger than other ones. What I mean is, what kind of carrier were you on, so that I can get me some. B) |
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| Paradise | Apr 12 2007, 06:41 AM Post #7 |
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The Nimitz class aircraft carrier can carry up to 90. |
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| Assassin | Apr 12 2007, 03:53 PM Post #8 |
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Which is what I was on. I also didnt count helo's or prop aircraft. Hence the difference. |
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| Noriega | Apr 12 2007, 04:00 PM Post #9 |
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Oh well, I have enough as it is. |
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| lebowski2123 | Apr 12 2007, 04:20 PM Post #10 |
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Can the F-22 Raptor be launched from Carriers? |
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| Noriega | Apr 12 2007, 04:23 PM Post #11 |
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Yes it can. |
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| lebowski2123 | Apr 12 2007, 04:41 PM Post #12 |
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How does my navy check out as far as realism is concerned? |
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| Noriega | Apr 12 2007, 04:56 PM Post #13 |
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Are you entitled to 15 capital ships? :huh: Other than that, it's way smaller than mine, so I can't complain. :D |
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| Quaon | Apr 12 2007, 05:26 PM Post #14 |
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No, he isn't entitled to that. He has average spending and high military, so he should get 4 per billion. If he rounds up, he gets 12. |
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| lebowski2123 | Apr 12 2007, 06:54 PM Post #15 |
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Well considering the fact that battleships are relatively obsolete in modern naval warfare i didn't think it would be a problem |
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| lebowski2123 | Apr 12 2007, 07:00 PM Post #16 |
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Still, if you do not agree with this logic then as soon as you give the word I will reduce the number of battleships to one and finish construction on my 10th air carrier, giving me 12 capital ships. Is that acceptable? |
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| Assassin | Apr 12 2007, 07:26 PM Post #17 |
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I dont know the knew rules, but judging by what Q said, this should be acceptable. |
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| lebowski2123 | Apr 12 2007, 08:12 PM Post #18 |
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Alright it's been changed. Hopefully you will be able to unbunch your underwear :rolleyes: |
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| Assassin | Apr 12 2007, 08:15 PM Post #19 |
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Oh, dont get me wrong. More ships is more fun I say. :lol: |
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| Noriega | Apr 13 2007, 03:15 PM Post #20 |
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Just asking. :rolleyes: And personally, I wouln't mind if you did have more battleships. Kasnyia has like 8 destroyers, but around ten billion battleships. It all evens out, I'm sure. |
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| Kasnyia | Apr 13 2007, 03:18 PM Post #21 |
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What? I have more destroyers than battleships... :blink: |
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| Noriega | Apr 13 2007, 03:28 PM Post #22 |
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It was a joke. You just have a ton of battleships. |
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| Kasnyia | Apr 13 2007, 03:52 PM Post #23 |
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Ah. That I do. ^_^ |
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| Al Araam | Apr 13 2007, 04:01 PM Post #24 |
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And then there's the whole 'battleships have been rendered obsolete' argument... |
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| Noriega | Apr 13 2007, 04:05 PM Post #25 |
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They're just floating artillery platforms. Not used for ship-to-ship combat anymore. They did that in the Gulf War. |
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