Royal Calaréann Navy

The Royal Calaréann Navy or RCN is the chief naval force of Calaré, and is part of the Calaréann Defence Force (CDF). By world standards, the RCN is classified as a green-water navy, with a primary capability of operating within 500nm of home port. The navy is currently undergoing an expansion program so that in future it will be of blue-water navy classification.

Despite it's diminutive size and status by world standards, the RCN has a proud history and has defeated much larger navies in the past, including the Australian navy during the Six Day War. It is the largest navy in Oceania. The professional head of the Royal Calaréann Navy is the Chief of Navy, currently Vice Admiral Joshua Brown. The Chief of Navy in turn reports to the Chief of the Defence Force Staff.

History
For more, see Military History of Calaré.

Organisation
See also, Structure of the Royal Calaréann Navy.

The Royal Calaréann Navy is comprised of regular, reserve and national service (conscripts) personnel. The regular navy is a full professional outfit, whereas the naval reserve is a part time reserve outfit only called upon in emergencies. By law, conscripts can never be deployed onto active duty and act only in a support role after their initial training period.

There is a single command, known as the Fleet Command, which is divided into two fleets. Each of the fleet is commanded by a Rear Admiral and has maritime and shore components organised into flotillas. The Northern Fleet is responsible for the defence of the sea north of Point Perpendicular, and is based out of HMND Keira near Wollongong. The Southern Fleet is charged with the defence of the sea south of Point Perpendicular, and is based out of HMND Sussex near Batemans Bay. Air support is provided by the 27th Squadron, Royal Calaréann Air Force, which is based out of AFB Arrawatta near Nowra.

Establishments
See also, Establishments of the Royal Calaréann Navy.

The Royal New England Navy operates from three principal establishments across New England, plus a handful of smaller facilities that support the operation of the fleet. The principal establishments are the three dockyards, located at Wollongong, Nowra and Batemans Bay, with all commanded by a Commodore. All dockyards carry the designation HMND for His Majesty's Naval Dockyard.

Fleet
See also, Fleet of the Royal Calaréann Navy.

The current fleet involves one hundred and seventy-three ships and submarines plus supply and support vessels.