Commander United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group Explained

Post:Commander United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group (COMUKCSG)
Insignia:COMUKCSG Crest.png
Insigniasize:150px
Insigniacaption:Official badge of COMUKCSG
Incumbent:Commodore James Blackmore
Department:Royal Navy
Ministry of Defence
Reports To:Commander United Kingdom Strike Force
Nominator:Secretary of State for Defence
Termlength:2 years
Inaugural:Commodore Alan D. Richards
Formation:2006-2011, 2015-present
Current:Commodore Angus Essenhigh

[1] The Commander United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group, (COMUKCSG) is a senior British Royal Navy appointment which commands the UK Carrier Strike Group. COMUKCSG, a Commodore, commands a total of 65 personnel,[2] and is headquartered at HMNB Portsmouth.[3]

History

The post holder was first established in 2006 as Commander, United Kingdom Carrier Task Group it was later re-designated UK Carrier Strike Group.

Commodore Cunningham, the previous COMUKCSG, flew his flag throughout the January to May Orion '08 deployment, as Commander Task Group 328.01,[4] which included exercises with the Indian Navy, aboard .

The appointment of Commander UK Carrier Strike Group was disestablished in January 2011, following the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review. The post was re-established in February 2015.[5]

List of Commanders Carrier Strike Group (first iteration)

List of Commanders UK Carrier Strike Group (second iteration)

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Royal Navy flagship welcomes new Captain . 21 March 2022 . royalnavy.mod.uk.
  2. Web site: Group thinking: UKCSG builds momentum towards CSG21 . www.janes.com . IHS Janes . 22 August 2018 . en . 8 August 2018.
  3. Web site: The Carrier Strike Group' – The ACA discuss details of HMS Queen Elizabeth and her escorts. ukdefencejournal.org.uk. 16 October 2017. 1 October 2018.
  4. Richard Scott, 'ASW Resurfaces,' Jane's Defence Weekly, Volume 45, Issue 24, 11 June 2008, p.25
  5. Web site: Senior Royal Navy Appointments 1865: Commander Carrier Strike Group (from 2006 to 2001 and 2015) . Mackie . Colin . 10 September 2019 . gulabin.com . Colin Mackie . 10 September 2019 .
  6. Web site: Vice Admiral Alan David Richards awarded Order of the Bath. watfordobserver.co.uk. 18 June 2012. 1 October 2018.
  7. Web site: Mackie . Colin . Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865 . gulabin . C. Mackie . 6 August 2018 . 218–219 . August 2018.
  8. Web site: HMS Ark Royal Welcomes 1(F) Joint Force Harrier Squadron to Auriga Task Group . http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20101209033553/http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/operations-and-support/surface-fleet/type-23-frigates/hms-sutherland/news/hms-ark-royal-welcomes-1(f)-joint-force-harrier-squadron-to-auriga-task-group/index.htm . dead . 9 December 2010 . webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk . The National Archives UK . 8 August 2018 . en . 9 December 2010.
  9. Web site: New Commander UK Carrier Strike Group Royal Navy . www.royalnavy.mod.uk . Royal Navy, MOD UK . 8 August 2018 . en . 15 September 2016.
  10. Web site: Shaping the UK Carrier Strike Group: The Perspective of Commodore Andrew Betton and Col. Phil Kelly. sldinfo.com. 22 June 2018. 1 October 2018.
  11. Web site: F-35 pilot makes history with revolutionary method of landing jets on HMS Queen Elizabeth. Royal Navy. 15 October 2018. 15 October 2018.
  12. News: . Surface fleet awarded for outstanding performance . Royal Navy . 20 December 2019 . 20 December 2019 .
  13. Web site: Admirals January 2020 . Mackie . Colin . 7 January 2020 . gulabin.com . Colin Mackie . 7 January 2020 . Commodore Stephen M.R. Moorhouse: Commander, Carrier Strike Group, December 2019 .
  14. Web site: 24 September 2021 . Royal Navy flagship welcomes new Captain . 21 March 2022 . royalnavy.mod.uk.

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