Commander United Kingdom Task Group

The Commander United Kingdom Task Group (COMUKTG ) was a senior Royal Navy operational appointment the office holder commanded the United Kingdom Task Group from April 1992 to March 2015. In March 2015 the post holder was renamed Commander Amphibious Task Group.

Commander United Kingdom Task Group (COMUKTG)
Ensign of the Royal Navy
Navy Department, Ministry of Defence
Reports toCommander-in-Chief, Fleet (1992-2001)
Commander United Kingdom Maritime Forces (2001-2015)
NominatorSecretary of State for Defence
AppointerPrime Minister
Subject to formal approval by the Queen-in-Council
Term lengthNot fixed (typically 1–4 years)
Inaugural holderRear-Admiral John R. Brigstocke
Formation1992-2015

History

Organisational changes in the Royal Navy in 1990 resulted in the First Flotilla being re-designated the Surface Flotilla. In April 1992, the system was changed again when the Third Flotilla was abolished. The existing Surface Flotilla's role had now changed the Flag Officer, Surface Flotilla - would now be responsible for operational readiness and training. The Second Flotilla under Rear-Admiral John R. Brigstocke was re-designated UK Task Group with new responsibilities the former Flag Officer, Second Flotilla now became Commander UK Task Group - who would command any deployed task group.[1] Between 1992 and 2001 the office holder reported to the Commander-in-Chief, Fleet.

In April 2001 COMUKTG was re-named Commander United Kingdom Maritime Forces (COMUKMARFOR) at the rank of Rear-Admiral (2 star). The title COMUKTG remained in use but as a subordinate 1 star role under COMUKMARFOR.

Following the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review and implemented in January 2011 the Commander UK Task Group became Deputy Commander United Kingdom Maritime Forces. The same month the Commander Amphibious Task Group assumes the role of COMUKTG. The UK Amphibious Task Group was also renamed to be the Response Force Task Group (RFTG). In March 2015 the post was renamed back to Commander Amphibious Task Group.[2]

Commander UK Task Group

Included:[3]

  • Rear-Admiral John R. Brigstocke: April 1992-September 1993
  • Rear-Admiral Michael P. Gretton: September 1993-December 1994
  • Rear-Admiral Peter M. Franklyn: December 1994-February 1996
  • Rear-Admiral Alan W.J. West: February 1996-October 1997
  • Rear-Admiral Ian A. Forbes: October 1997-February 2000
  • Rear-Admiral Stephen R. Meyer: February 2000-April 2001

Note: COMUKTG post renamed Commander, United Kingdom Maritime Forces in 2001 and continues as a 2 Star rank [4] the post COMUKTG continues post April 2001 as a subordinate 1 Star role under (COMUKMARFOR)

  • Commodore Hugh A.H.G. Edleston: April 2001-January 2002
  • Commodore James R. Fanshawe: January–December 2002
  • Commodore Richard D. Leaman: January–June 2003
  • Commodore Anthony J. Rix: November 2003-January 2006
  • Commodore Bruce N.B. Williams: January 2006-December 2007
  • Commodore Duncan L. Potts: December 2007-December 2008
  • Commodore James A. Morse: December 2008-January 2011

Note: COMUKTG post renamed Deputy Commander United Kingdom Maritime Forces in January 2011 the former Commander Amphibious Task Group assumes the role of COMUKTG[5]

Included:[6]

  • Commodore John M. L. Kingwell: January-November 2011
  • Commodore Patrick A. McAlpine: November 2011-February 2014
  • Commodore Jeremy P. Kyd: February 2014-February 2015
  • Commodore Martin J. Connell: February - March 2015

Note: COMUKTG post is renamed back to Commander Amphibious Task Group in March 2015 Cmdre Connell continues in that role till May 2016[7]

Task Group components
United Kingdom Task Group
Active1992 – 2015
Country United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
SizeFlotilla
Part ofCommander-in-Chief Fleet
Garrison/HQHMNB Portsmouth
Commanders
FirstRear-Admiral John R. Brigstocke
LastCommodore Martin J. Connell

Main components

At various times included:

UnitDateNotes
United Kingdom Task Group1992 - 2015

See also

References

Footnotes
  1. Watson, Dr Graham; Smith, Gordon (12 July 2015). "Royal Navy Organisation and Ship Deployment 1947-2013". www.naval-history.net. G. Smith. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  2. "New commanding officer announced for Royal Navy task force | Royal Navy". www.royalnavy.mod.uk. HM Government UK. MOD UK. 12 February 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  3. Mackie, Colin (August 2018). "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865". gulabin.com. C. Mackie. p. 218. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  4. Mackie pp.218-219
  5. Mackie pp.218-219
  6. Mackie pp.218-219
  7. Mackie pp.218-219
  8. Smith.2015.

Sources
  • Mackie, Colin. (2018) "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. Colin Mackie. Scotland, UK.
  • Watson, Dr Graham; Smith, Gordon (12 July 2015). "Royal Navy Organisation and Ship Deployment 1947-2013". www.naval-history.net. G. Smith.
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