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**Asgarnian Naval Force**

Motto	Always Ready
Established	1623 (Fleet Air Arm in 1967)
Ship Prefix	A.N.S. (R.A.N.S. for Reserve)
Standing Strength	19,733,916
Headquarters	Government Cener, Balkan City
Commander-in-Chief	General 4-S (G4-S) Patricia R. Navarre
Abbreviation	ANF (ANFR for Reserve)
Components	Surface Combatants, Subsurface Combatants, Coastal Warfare, Naval Infantry, Reserve, Fleet Air Arm, Naval Special Warfare
Ships	6,445 (1,000+ Reserve; 15,000 Landing Vessels)

The Asgarnian Naval Force, also known as the ANF or Asgarnian Navy, is a branch of the Asgarnian Armed Forces responsible for naval warfare. Its stated mission is to "protect the seas of the world from the world". The Asgarnian Naval Force currently has 19,733,916 personnel, making it one of the largest navies in existance. It has 6,445 combat-ready vessels, with another 1,000 on standby that can be activated within two months, and 15,000 various landing vessels. It also has more than 700,000 aircraft. The ANF was created in the 1600's to combat rampant pirating activites, and has since morphed into a massive force. The Asgarnian Naval Force can deploy to any part of the globe within 72 hours.

1 History
2 Organization
3 Relationships with other Asgarnian Armed Forces Branches
4 Naval Installations
- 4.1 Coastal Naval Installations
- 4.2 Inland Naval Installations
5 Naval Vessel Classes Opeated by The Asgarnian Naval Force
6 Special Warfare
7 Coastal Warfare
8 Flag
9 Fleet Air Arm
10 Naval Forces Weapon
11 Divisions
- 11.1 Fleets
- 11.2 Reserve Fleets
12 Naval Infantry
13 See Also

History

Origins

The Asgarnian Naval Force was concieved in 1623 when cargo ships began losing their valuable loads to pirates off of the coast of what is now Ruppio Island. The newly-formed group was equipped with two large sloops, which were equipped with many large cannons. The losses were still high, so from the pirate ships destroyed, any money found was scavenged. The money went straight into the construction of new ships. By 1694, there were 10 ships in the navy.

Intermediate Phase

Between 1700 and 1899, there were relatively few uses for the navy. It came close to disbandment in 1712, but remained by cutting the aging sloop fleet from 10 to 6, with four sold to other navies in the region. However, due to the new crop being planted, cotton, great income was recieved. The nation was able to maintain a fleet of ironclad warships to protect the new crop being transported around the world. In this intermediate phase, the first Asgarnian naval vessel circumnavigated the globe, A.N.S. Moore. The intermediate phase did not see much combat, but training remained constant. The Asgarnian Navy was regarded as one of the best trained navies on earth due to the constant training and drills.

20th Century

In the 20th century, great modernizations were made in the naval fleet. First, diesel or oil powered vessels were introduced. The first non-steam vessel, A.N.S. Crumpville, was built in 1910. The vessel was powered by 8 oil engines. Modernizations kept occuring, and finally, in 1962, the first Asgarnian nuclear powered vessel, A.N.S. Fresco, was built. It sailed the world non-stop for six years before refueling was necessary. This marked a major turning point for the Asgarnian Naval Force. New weapons were introduced, such as the VLS, Tomahawk missiles, Exocet missiles, and more powerful guns. By 1999, the ANF had secured a place on the world stage.

21st Century and Beyond

In 2007, the first Asgarnian naval vessel equipped with a railgun set sail. This, too, marked a major milestone for the ANF. It is predicted that in 10 years, the ANF will be one of the last remaining super navies. With current technology like the Adobe Class supercarrier, the Yamato II Class Battleship, and the Tarsier Class; the ANF is holding steady its place on the world stage.

Organization

The ANF is divided into several areas of command. Each is commanded by a naval General 4-S.

Naval Air Forces Command
Surface Combat Command
Sub-surface Combat Command
Military Sealift Command

Relationships with other Asgarnian Armed Forces Branches

The Asgarnian Naval Force works closely with the Asgarnian Marines and the Asgarnian Coastal Defense Force. No matter the ship, there is always some sort of Marine group aboard the vessel.

Naval Installations

The ANF operates several naval installations, many are coastally based, but several air stations are based inland.

Coastal Naval Installations

NS Tarot — Based in Vegas Province, this is the largest ANF facility, consisting of Naval Air Station Tarot, Asgarnian National Shipyard, Naval Amphibious Base Tarot, and the Asgarnian National Naval Training Center. It is currently one of the largest naval bases in existance.
NS Easter Bay — Home of the Asgarnian naval submarine force and the Asgarnian Naval Submarine Training Center. Based in San Fierro, San Andreas.
NS Gravemman Yankemofv — Home of the Asgarnian Naval Special Operations Forces (ANSOF). Based in Pueblo Province.
NS West Sound — Home of the Asgarnian naval large surface combatant fleet, this base is home to all of the battleships, cruisers, and battlecruisers. Based in western Duff Province.
NS Queen's Bay — Home of the Asgarnian carrier and amphibious vessel force, the base is responsible for maintaining all of the aerial transport vessels in the ANF. Based in Vandilla Province.
NAS Terbidy — Home of the Asgarnian maritime partrol aircraft fleet, this base keeps all of the MP-6 Huron aircraft ready and on standby.
NS Port-of-Russia — Home of the reserve fleets, this base takes care of keeping the entire reserve force on a 96-hour standby. Based in Tange.
NS Uritann — Home of Asgarnian naval intelligence, all intelligence vessels are based here. Located in eastern Duff Province.
NS Tagall — Home to the Asgarnian naval medicine centers, all hospital ships are based and report here. Responsible for all internal naval medical care. Based in Tippan Province.
NS Arctica — Home of the icebreaker fleet, and based in Trupp Province.
NS Grytviken — Overseas base located in Grytviken, the capital of the SGSSI territory of Asgarnieu.
NS Papeete — Based in the Asgarnian Tahiti claim, this base is home of a small patrol craft contingient for rapid deployment.
NS Danger Island — Based on the Asgarnian Pukapuka Island claim, this base contains a small corvette fleet for rapid deployment.
NAS Tropico — Based on the Asgarnian Juan de Nova Island claim, this airbase is home to a wing of naval F/A-103 Stanza strike fighters and support aircraft.

Inland Naval Installations

NAS Virgin — Home of the Air Training Center, this base is responsible for training all Asgarnian naval pilots. Based in Golan Province.
NS Balkan City — Home of the command of the fleet air arm, this base is located within Balkan City International Airport, and deals with the overall command and control of the NAA. Based in Balkan City.
NAS Saint Johns — Based in Druid Province, this air station is responsible for the naval aircraft repair facilities. Located in Vegas Province.
NS Truthford — Responsible for the basic training of all naval recruits. Based in Druid Province.

Naval Vessel Classes Opeated by The Asgarnian Naval Force

Aircraft Carriers

Scinfaxi Class (Underwater)
- 2
Adobe Class
- 20
Tri Svyatitelya Class
- 40
Abidel Class
- 2

Escort Carriers

Governor Class
- 35

Medium Carriers

Tye Verna Class
- 60
Grand Class
- 25

Light Carriers

Athios Class
- 60

Valkyrie Class
- 25

Battleships

Invencível Class
- 50
Invencível Class Command Battleship (Flag Ship of the Navy)
- 1
Terror Class
- 25
Yamato II Class
- 40
Peter Class
- 14
Prince of Wales Class
- 10
Ajax Class
- 25

Battlecruisers

Fedayeen/Battleaxe Class
- 25
Bell Class
- 35

Cruisers

Andrea Venito Class
- 20
Virginia Class
- 34
Southhampton Class
- 25
Zuniga Class
- 250

Submarines

Derilect Class
- 50
Los Angeles Class
- 500
Ohio Class
- 300
Lafayette Class
- 300

Intelligence Vessels

Devastator Class
- 8
Delta Class
- 12
Druid Class
- 12

Gunships

Leo Class
- 450

Patrol Vessels

Zumwalt Class
- 130

Sealift

Invincible Class
- 200

Auxillary

Henry J. Kaiser Class
- 20
Supply Class
- 31
Elbe Class
- 40

Ammunition/Supply

Mighty Class
- 15

Submarine Tenders

Typhoon Class
- 86
Pigeon Class
- 110

Mine Warfare

Avenger Class
- 45
Frankenthal Class
- 28

Amphibious Assault

Tarawa Class
- 100
Austin Class
- 60
Port Stanton Class
- 25

Frigates

Swan Class
- 200
La Fayette Class
- 250
Tarsier Class
- 125
Brandenburg Class
- 220

Corvettes

Braunschweig Class
- 113
Tarantul Class
- 250
Vilgar Class
- 145

Avisos

D'Estienne d'Orves Class
- 70

Destroyers

Spartan Class
- 200
Antonov Class
- 140
Luhu Class
- 350
Terram Class
- 100

Landing Craft

LCU Class
- 5,000
LCAC Class
- 5,000
LCM Class
- 5,000

Hospital Ships

Assistance Class
- 12
Rescue Class
- 15
Godsend Class
- 24

Fast Attack Craft

Kılıç Class
- 310
Gepard Class
- 420

Icebreakers

Snow Fox Class
- 6

Special Warfare

The ANF contains one group of specialist warfare soldiers, the Naval Frogmen. They are comparable to the U.S. Navy Seals. Their mission is to conduct anti-shipping activites, underwater demolitions, and force recon.

Coastal Warfare

Unlike most nations, coastal warfare is usually left to the Asgarnian Coastal Defense Force. However, the ANF operates a few coastal patrol vessels and littoral combat ships.

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Fleet Air Arm

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The Fleet Air Arm of the Asgarnian Naval Force is the component that operates fixed and rotary-wing aircraft for combat service in the roles of fighter, bomber, anti-submarine, jamming, and rescue. While having a small list of aircraft, all of the aircraft are multi-role, to fit a wide range of missions. Each has its own specific combat purpose, and most have multiple variants in service. This is the current list of Asgarnian Naval aircraft.

Naval Forces Weapon

The Naval Forces Weapon Project (NFWP-II) was designed to create a battle rifle to arm sailors. The product is the AN-17 Rifle. It is permanently silenced, equipped with a 2x scope, armed with a M-203, and has a flashlight. It is designed to give sailors that were stranded a chance of survival. It is also the primary fighting weapon of the Asgarnian Naval Infantry, which is a component of the Navy that fights like regular soliders.

Divisions

Fleets

A fleet usually consists of at least one aircraft carrier and multiple surface and sub-surface combatants. Each fleet's flagship is either a carrier or a super battleship.

Home Fleet
- 1st Navy
  - 1st Fleet
Regional Fleets (Two separate fleets, more if needed)
- 2nd Navy
  - 2nd Fleet
  - 3rd Fleet
Allied Fleets (Several fleets, based in and operate in allied nations)
- 3rd Navy
  - 4th Fleet
  - 5th Fleet
  - 6th Fleet
  - 7th Fleet
  - 8th Fleet
World Fleets (Fifteen separte fleets, more if needed)
- 4th Navy
  - 9th Fleet
  - 10th Fleet
  - 11th Fleet
  - 12th Fleet
  - 14th Fleet (The number 13 is exempt due to superstition)
- 5th Navy
  - 15th Fleet
  - 16th Fleet
  - 17th Fleet
  - 18th Fleet
  - 19th Fleet
- 6th Navy
  - 20th Fleet
  - 21st Fleet
  - 22nd Fleet
  - 23rd Fleet
  - 24th Fleet

Reserve Fleets

Reserve Fleets are fleets of vessels that can be made ready within two months. Reserve Fleets have no official flagship.

7th Reserve Navy
- 25th Fleet
- 26th Fleet
- 27th Fleet
- 28th Fleet
- 29th Fleet
- 30th Fleet

Naval Infantry

Although Asgarnieu has a marine force, a Naval Infantry exists within the Navy to reduce the need for independant contractors or an out-of-branch security force. They also provide security for naval bases and naval training facilites. There is always a compliment of Naval Infantry on every ship above frigate size.

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