Alexander
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Structure and Organisation
The Imperial Navy is organised into several major commands and units, each with specific roles and capabilities:- Naval Action Force (Force d'Action Navale)
- The main combat force of the Imperial Navy, consisting of surface vessels such as aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates, and amphibious assault ships.
- Naval Aviation (Aéronavale)
- Operates fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, providing air support for naval operations. The primary aircraft includes the Dassault Rafale M.
- Submarine Forces (Forces Sous-marines)
- Comprising nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) and ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), this force ensures strategic deterrence and underwater warfare capabilities.
- Naval Commandos (Commandos Marine)
- Special forces trained for maritime counter-terrorism, reconnaissance, and direct action missions.
- Maritime Gendarmerie (Gendarmerie Maritime)
- Enforces maritime law, performs search and rescue operations, and provides port security.
- Support and Training Units
- Includes logistics, maintenance, training facilities, and naval academies essential for maintaining operational readiness and personnel development.
Key Naval Bases and Facilities
- Toulon Naval Base
- The principal base on the Mediterranean coast, hosting major surface combatants, including aircraft carriers and amphibious ships.
- Brest Naval Base
- The main base on the Atlantic coast, housing SSBNs and surface vessels.
- Cherbourg Naval Base
- Focuses on the submarine fleet, particularly SSNs.
- Île Longue Submarine Base
- Dedicated to the SSBN fleet, ensuring the strategic deterrent capability of the Imperial Navy.
- Lorient Naval Base
- Hosts frigates and logistics vessels, supporting operations in the Atlantic.
- Overseas Bases
- Port of Papeete (French Polynesia)
- Port of Nouméa (New Caledonia)
- Port of Fort-de-France (French Antilles)
- Port of Dégrad des Cannes (French Guiana)
Operational Capabilities
The Imperial Navy is designed to conduct a wide range of missions, including:- Maritime Defence
- Protecting the Empire of France's territorial waters and maritime approaches.
- Power Projection
- Projecting military power globally through carrier strike groups and amphibious task forces.
- Strategic Deterrence
- Maintaining a credible nuclear deterrent with SSBNs.
- Maritime Security
- Ensuring the security of sea lines of communication and combating piracy and smuggling.
- Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief
- Providing aid and support during natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
