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Title: Operation Principal Maritime Group
Document Number: RTAF-PMG-001/2005
Classification: Secret and Encrypted
Security Level: NSST 1.0 Architecture
Date: June 1, 2005
Public Section: None
Secure Information and Intelligence Sharing: Empire of France (Alexander)

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XI. IntroductionX

Background and Objective

As part of the Republic Thai Navy modernization program, Operation Principal Maritime Group (PMG) is initiated to oversee the construction and structure of Thailand’s most advanced and powerful fleet, the Principal Maritime Group One (PMG1).

XII. Command and ControlX

2.1 Guidance

Operation Principal Maritime Group is led by Admiral Piyada Wannasiri, the Commander-in-Chief of the Republic Thai Navy Fourth Fleet. Under his leadership, the operation adheres to a structured command hierarchy that emphasizes civilian oversight. The Ministry of Defense retains full control over all operational directives and decisions, ensuring alignment with national defense strategies. The Fourth Fleet executes its missions within the operational limits set by civilian authorities, reflecting the principles of democratic governance. Furthermore, the National Assembly Joint Defense Committee maintains supreme authority over the operation, providing oversight to uphold accountability and effectiveness in safeguarding Thailand's maritime interests.

XIII. Operational ForcesX

Republic Thai Navy Fourth Fleet

• Principal Maritime Group One (PMG1)
  • [1] FREMM Multipurpose Frigate (ASW Variant: 16 x A43)
    • HTMS Paul Lafargue
      • 145 Crews
  • [2] Rubis-class AMETHYSTE Submarine
    • HTMS Matjurat
      • 70 Crews
    • HTMS Phayakmarut
      • 70 Crews
  • [2] Similan-class Replenishment Tanker (Type 908)
    • HTMS Huyong
      • 154 Crews
    • HTMS Surin Nuea
      • 154 Crews

XIV. ExecutionX

4.1 Initial Deployment

All personnel must report to their respective base with all required equipment as outlined in the Defense Ministry documents. This includes ensuring all personal gear, mission-specific tools, and communication devices are in operational condition. Fuel and supplies for equipment, including vehicles, ships, or aircraft, must be fully stocked and checked for any issues. Personnel are expected to maintain readiness to deploy upon arrival. Routine inspections and safety protocols will be strictly enforced. Adherence to these directives is essential for ensuring the success of the mission and overall operational effectiveness in the current situation.

4.2 Communication

Effective communication among all units is paramount and must be maintained through the use of secure communication channels. Any unidentified or suspicious activity must be immediately reported to the command center, except in situations where such actions are deemed non-ideal or potentially detrimental. In these cases, all units and personnel, who are thoroughly trained and well-versed in operational protocols, must exercise their best judgment in handling the situation. All personnel have undergone rigorous training to ensure flawless communication protocols are followed within and between units. This training emphasizes excellence in both verbal and non-verbal information conveyance, ensuring that all communications are clear, concise, and secure.

4.3 Rules of Engagement

Engagement will be per the established Rule of Engagement (ROE) with the application of Increased Vigilance (IVG) and international laws. The use of force must be proportionate, and only used in self-defense or to deter identified threats after all non-lethal methods have been exhausted. They would never enter any country's territorial water

4.4 Support

Logistic support, including fuel, supplies, and maintenance, will be provided by the respective naval bases. Each seafarer is equipped with lightweight, waterproof body armor that integrates nanotechnology for maximum resistance against ballistic threats and corrosion from saltwater. The armor also provides buoyancy support, aiding survival in water. The standard issue firearm for naval personnel is the Heckler & Koch HK416 rifle fitted with accessory rails for attachments like tactical lights and optical sights. The Sig Sauer P226, used as the sidearm and personnel are also equipped with a variety of munitions including fragmentation, smoke, and flash grenades. Naval personnel are issued advanced, encrypted tactical radios and maritime GPS systems that maintain their functionality even in the harshest sea conditions. The GPS systems are equipped with maritime charts and include features for weather forecasts and sea current patterns to aid in navigation.

Navy personnel are issued a range of specialized equipment based on their assignments, which also includes state-of-the-art diving gear equipped with rebreathers for extended underwater operations. Each sailor is provided with a personal first aid kit that includes advanced medical supplies such as saline solution for hydration, sea sickness tablets, and sunburn treatments. Each member also has access to personal comprehensive survival kit that includes items like life rafts, signal flares, long-life water and food rations, fishing kits, and solar stills for desalination of seawater. Navy personnel also carry technical equipment such as multi-function watches with depth meters and compasses, handheld sonar devices for detecting underwater obstacles, and laser range finders for accurate distance measurements.

XV. CoordinationX

5.1 Inter-agency

Inter-agency communication between the Republic Thai Navy and other elements of the Republic Thai Armed Forces will be rigorously upheld, prioritizing security measures at all times. Liaison channels facilitating communication and information sharing between these agencies are established and overseen by the Republic Thai Armed Forces Headquarters. Integral to this communication infrastructure are the Tactical Power Display (TPD), Situation Awareness Display (SAD), and Maritime Awareness Display (MAD), all seamlessly integrated into the coordination and communication systems of all units involved. The comprehensive situational awareness and operational effectiveness across both land and maritime domains are ensured in this deployment and operation with undisturbed consistency.

5.2 International

Any decision to coordinate with foreign entities, whether at an informal or official level, must be promptly reported back to Headquarters for immediate deliberation in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Any individuals not directly involved in the operation must be regarded with the highest level of scrutiny by both organizational and governmental authorities. Additionally, any interactions with foreign units must be conducted with appropriate response.

XVI. ConclusionX

TBD

[Signature]
Sutin Klungsang
Defence Minister

[Signature]
Thaksin Shinawatra
Prime Minister, Republic of Thailand

Document Clearance:
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The National Intelligence Agency
The Republic Thai Air Force Command Center
The Republic Thai Navy Command Center
The Republic Thai Armed Forces Special Warfare & Operation Command

Distribution List:
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The National Intelligence Agency
The Republic Thai Air Force Command Center
The Republic Thai Navy Command Center
The Republic Thai Police
The Republic Armed Forces Headquarters
The Republic Thai Air Defense Command
The Naval Special Warfare Command
The Air Force Security Force Command​

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FREMM Multipurpose Frigate Specification

FREMM Multipurpose Frigate Specification | Secret and Encrypted

Type: ASW Frigate
Displacement: 6,000 tons (5,900 long tons)
Length: 142 meters (465 feet 11 inches) LOA
Beam: 20 meters (65 feet 7 inches)
Draught: 7.6 meters (24 feet 11 inches)
Propulsion: CODLOG

• 1 × 32 MW General Electric/Avio LM2500+G4 gas turbine
• 2 × 2.5 MW Jeumont Electric electric motors
• 4 × diesel generators
• MTU Series 4000 (2.2 MW each)
• 2 × shafts, driving controllable pitch propellers
• 1 × 1 MW bow thruster

Speed: In excess of 27 knots (50 km/h; 31 mph)
Range: 6,000 nmi (11,000 km; 6,900 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17mph)
Complement: 145
Crew: 123 crew on average including the air crew
Sensors and processing systems

• Héraklès multi-purpose passive electronically scanned array radar
• Hull-mounted Thales USM 4110 sonar
• CAPTAS 4 towed system combining low-frequency active sonar and passive array
• Terma Scanter 2001 radar
• Thales Artemis IRST
• SETIS combat system
• Sagem Najir fire control system
• Samahé helicopter handling system
• 2 × NGDS decoy launcher each with 2 × RF Decoy; 2 × IR Decoy; 4 × AOD; 4 × ATD

Armament

• Anti-air missiles: 16-cell MBDA SYLVER A43 VLS for 16 MBDA Aster 15 missiles
• Gun: 1 × Leonardo OTO Melara 76 mm SR gun with 300 mixed rounds of guided and high-explosive shells
• Small gun: 3 × Nexter 20 mm Narwhal remote weapon systems each with 2,400 rounds
• Anti-ship missiles: 8 × MBDA Exocet MM40 Block 3 anti-ship missiles
• Anti-submarine warfare: 2 × double Leonardo (WASS) B-515 launcher for MU 90 torpedoes

Aircraft carried: 1 × NH90
Aviation facilities: single hanger

Rubis-class Améthyste Submarine Specification

Rubis-class Améthyste Submarine Specification | Secret and Encrypted

Type: Nuclear attack submarine (SSN)
Displacement: 2,400 t (2,400 long tons) (surfaced); 2,600 t (2,600 long tons) (submerged)
Length: 73.6 meters (241 feet 6 inches)
Beam: 7.6 meters (24 feet 11 inches)
Draught: 6.4 meters (21 feet 0 inches)
Propulsion

• Pressurised water CAS-48 nuclear reactor (48 MW), LEU 7%
• 2 propulsion turbo generators (2 x 3,150 kW)
• 1 electric motor (8,448 shp); 1 shaft
• 1 auxiliary diesel generator SEMT Pielstick 8PA4V185SM (450 kW)

Speed: 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Range: Unlimited distance; 20-25 years
Endurance: 45 days
Test depth: >300 (980 ft)
Complement: 70
Sensors and processing systems

• DMUX 20 active/passive sonar
• ETBF DSUV 62C towed array passive sonar
• DSUV 22 passive cylindrical array sonar with active transducer
• DRUA 33 radar

Electronic warfare & decoys: ARUR 13
Armament: 4 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes; 14 of mixed capacity of the following:

• F17 mod2 torpedoes
• 14 Exocet SM39 anti-ship missiles
• Mines

Horizon-class Destroyer Specification

Horizon-class Destroyer Specification | Secret and Encrypted

Type: AAW Destroyer
Displacement: 7,050 tons (6,940 long tons; 7,770 short tons), full load
Length: 152.87 meters (501 feet 7 inches) LOA
Beam: 20.3 meters (67 feet)
Draught: 5.4 meters (18 feet) depth 11.8 meters (39 feet)
Propulsion: CODOG

• 2 × GE/Avio General Electric LM2500Plus TAG, 20.500 kW (27.491 hp) each
• 2 × diesel engines SEMT Pielstick 12PA6 STC 4.320 kW (5.793 hp) each
• 4 × diesel engine generators Isotta Fraschini V1716T2ME, 1.600 kW (2.146 hp) each
• 2 × shaft
• 1 × bow thruster

Speed: In excess of 29 knots (54 km/h; 33 mph)
Range: 6,100 nmi (11,000 km; 6,900 mi) at 18 knots (33 km/h; 20.7 mph) | 3,500 nmi (6,480 km; 4,027 mi) at 25 knots (46 km/h; 28.7 mph)
Complement: 255 in 1, 2 or 4 beds for cabin
Crew: 236, of which: 195 based-crew + 13 flight staff + 18 others
Sensors and processing systems

• Selex ES EMPAR Phased array G band multi-purpose radar
• BAE/Thales Group S1850M long range radar
• Thales Group UMS 4110 CL sonar
• Selex ES IFF SIR R/S
• GEM Elettronica navigation radar AN/SPN753(V)4
• 2 × Selex ES RTN-30X fire direction radar
• Sagem IRST Vampir MB (IRAS)
• Elettronica Spa 4100 Nettuno
• SIGEN EW
• 2 × OTO Melara ODLS-H decoy launching system
• 2 × SLAT anti torpedo system

Armament

• Anti-air missiles: PAAMS air-defense system with a 48-cell A50 Sylver Vertical Launching System for a mix of up-to 48× mix of Aster 15 and 30 missiles
• Gun: 2 × Leonardo OTO Melara 76 mm SR gun each with 300 mixed rounds of guided and high-explosive shells
• Small gun: 3 × Nexter 20 mm Narwhal remote weapon systems each with 2,400 rounds
• Anti-ship missiles: 8 × MBDA Exocet MM40 Block 3 anti-ship missiles
• Anti-submarine warfare: 2 × double Leonardo (WASS) B-515 launcher for MU 90 torpedoes (with 24 torpedoes stored)

Aircraft carried: 1 × AW101 or SH90A
Aviation facilities: single hanger

 

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Secret and Encrypted unless contextually possible. | NSST 1.0 Architecture​

As previously communicated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Thailand to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Empire of France via Routine Communication No. 2005-006, Principal Maritime Group One (PMG1) conducted a ceremonial and navigational trial from Sattahip Naval Base to the French Naval Academy, École Navale. This operation was undertaken in a non-combatant status, emphasizing peaceful intent and adherence to international norms governing maritime security. The deployment also underscored historical ties between the Thai and French naval communities, as many PMG1 sailors and officers were alumni of the École Navale.

During the transit, the PMG maintained a sustained speed of 12 knots and adhered to standard formation whenever operationally feasible. In instances requiring adjustment, formations were modified to ensure the navigation remained uninterrupted, efficient, and consistent with the stated peaceful objectives.

The FREMM-class Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigate employed passive sonar systems and sensors and processing equipment to maintain situational awareness, while avoiding active emissions of sonar. Concurrently, Rubis-class submarines operated at an approximate depth of 300 meters, employing passive sonar measures to ensure safety and operational integrity. Depth adjustments were executed as needed to accommodate environmental conditions and mission requirements.

Transit: OK > OJ > NJ > NI > MH > LG > KF > JF > JG > IH > II > IJ > HK > HL > HM > IN (148 OOC Hours)​

 

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Opération Liberté des Mers​

Objective:
-Join Thai Task Force in act of solidarity and commitment to enhancing inter-service compatibility at the senior and junior levels
-Guarantee freedom of navigation under international law
-Return to homeport and be replaced by second GAN

Combatants

Third French Empire -Imperial Navy

Strength:

Imperial Navy: Groupe Aéronaval Jeanne d'Arc (GAN1)​ Flagship: Jeanne d'Arc Role: Flagship, carrier operations Horizon Class (Air Defence Destroyer) Ship: Horizon Role: Air defence, fleet protection Rubis Class (Post-Améthyste Rebuild) Ships: Améthyste, Orage Role: Submarine operations, anti-submarine warfare Aquitaine Class Ships: Aquitaine, Normandie Role: Multi-mission stealth frigates La Fayette Class Ships: La Fayette, Surcouf Role: Multi-mission stealth frigates Cassard Class Ships: Cassard, Jean Bart Role: Anti-air warfare frigates Georges Leygues Class Ships: Georges Leygues, Dupleix Role: Anti-submarine warfare frigates Mistral Class Ship: Mistral Role: Amphibious assault, helicopter carrier Durance Class Ship: Durance Role: Replenishment, logistics support

Unknown

Details:
Imperial Navy:

Type Aircraft carrier
Displacement 42,500 t (41,800 long tons) (full load)[3]
Length 261.5 m (857 ft 11 in) LOA
Beam
Overall: 64.36 m (211 ft 2 in)
Waterline: 31.5 m (103 ft 4 in)
Height 66.5 m (218 ft 2 in)
Draught 9.43 m (30 ft 11 in)
Propulsion
2 × Areva K15 pressurised water reactors (PWR), 150 MWt each,[4][5] LEU < 20%[6]
2 × Alstom steam turbines with a total 61 MW (82,000 hp) shaft power[5]
4 × diesel-electric
2 × shafts
Speed 27 knots (50 km/h; 31 mph)
Range Unlimited distance; 20–25 years
Endurance 45 days of food
Capacity 800 commandos, 500 t (490 long tons; 550 short tons) of ammunition
Complement
Ship's company: 1,350
Air wing: 600
Sensors and
processing systems
DRBJ 11 B tridimensional air search radar
Thales SMART-S MK2
DRBV 26D air search radar
DRBV 15C low altitude air search radar
Arabel target acquisition radar
Electronic warfare
& decoys
ARBR 21 Detector
ARBB 33 Countermeasures suite
ARBG2 MAIGRET Interceptor
4 × Sagaie decoys launcher
SLAT (Système de lutte anti-torpille) torpedo countermeasures
Armament
4 × 8 cell A-43 Sylver launchers carrying the MBDA Aster 15 surface-to-air missile.
2 × 6 cell Sadral launchers carrying Mistral short-range missiles
20mm autocannons
8 × Giat 20F2 20 mm cannons (original)
Aircraft carried
30–40 aircraft
30 Rafale M
4 AS565 Panther
6 EADS Harfang Eagle MPR

Class and type Rubis-class submarine
Displacement
2,600 t (2,600 long tons)
2,400 t (2,400 long tons) surfaced
Length 73.6 m (241 ft 6 in)
Beam 7.6 m (24 ft 11 in)
Draught 6.4 m (21 ft 0 in)
Propulsion
Pressurised water K48 nuclear reactor (48 MW), LEU 7%;[1] 2 turbo-alternators; 1 electric engine (7 MW); one propeller
1 diesel-alternators SEMT Pielstick 8 PA 4V 185 SM; one auxiliary engine, 5 MW.
Speed over 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Range 8,500 nmi (15,700 km; 9,800 mi)
Endurance 60 days
Test depth over 300 m (980 ft)
Complement
8 officers
52 warrant officers
8 petty officers
Sensors and
processing systems
DMUX 20 multifunction
ETBF DSUV 62C tugged antenna
DSUV 22 microphone system
DRUA 33 radar
Electronic warfare
& decoys ARUR 13
Armament
4 × 533 mm (21 in) tubes[2]
total mixed load of 14;
F17 mod2 torpedoes
Exocet SM39
Mines

Class and type Horizon-class frigate
Displacement 7,050 tonnes[1]
Length 152.87 m (501 ft 7 in)
Beam 20.3 m (66 ft 7 in)
Draught 5.4 m (17 ft 9 in)
Propulsion
2 × 31280 HP GE/Avio LM2500 gas turbines
2 × 5875 HP SEMT Pielstick 12 PA6 STC diesels
1 × beam propeller
2 × 4-blade propellers
Speed 29 knots (54 km/h; 33 mph) (18 on diesel)
Range 7,000 nmi (13,000 km; 8,100 mi) at 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph)s, 3500 nmi at 25 knots
Boats & landing
craft carried EDO, 20-seat EFRC, Hurricane 733
Capacity 32 passengers or admiral staff
Complement
26 officers
110 petty officers
38 sailors
Sensors and
processing systems
S-1850 LRR tri-dimensional sentry radar with IFF
ABF TUS 4110 CL hull sonar
Tugged linear antenna with Alto torpedo detector
Electronic warfare
& decoys
Radar jammer
Communication jammer
NGDS system (2 decoy launchers, REM, RIR, LAD)
Contralto system (2 acoustic decoy launchers).
Armament
Anti-air;
1 × PAAMS (48 × Aster 15 or 30 anti-air missiles in SYLVER A50 VLS.)
For but not with: [1 × Sadral launcher with 6 Mistral missiles] [2] space on starboard roof of hangar
Anti-ship;
8 × Exocet MM40 Block 3 anti-ship missiles (Block 3c variant entering service with the French Navy from December 2022)[3]
Anti-submarine;
2 × MU90 torpedo tubes
Guns;
2 × Otobreda 76 mm super rapid guns
3 × Narwhal 20 mm remote-controlled naval gun
Aircraft carried 1 × Panther helicopter

Class and type Aquitaine-class frigate
Displacement 6,000 tons
Length 466 ft (142.0 m)
Beam 65 ft (19.8 m)
Draught 16 ft (4.9 m)
Sensors and
processing systems
Héraklès multi-purpose passive electronically scanned array radar
CAPTAS-4 towed-array sonar
UMS 4110 CL hull-mounted sonar[1]
Armament
1 x 76 mm Super Rapid gun
3 x 20 mm Narwhal remote weapon systems
16-cell SYLVER A43 VLS for Aster 15 air defense missiles
16-cell SYLVER A70 VLS for MdCN cruise missiles
8 x Exocet MM40 Block 3 anti-ship missiles
2 x B-515 twin launchers for MU90 torpedoes

Type La Fayette Class General purpose frigate
Displacement
3,200 t (3,100 long tons; 3,500 short tons)
3,800 t (3,700 long tons; 4,200 short tons) fully loaded
Length 125 m (410 ft 1 in)
Beam 15.4 m (50 ft 6 in)
Draught 4.1 m (13 ft 5 in)
Propulsion 4 diesel SEMT Pielstick 12PA6V280 STC2, 21,000 hp (16,000 kW)
Speed 25 kn (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Range
4,000 nmi (7,400 km; 4,600 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
9,000 nmi (17,000 km; 10,000 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Endurance 50 days of food
Boats & landing
craft carried 2 × ETN boats
Capacity 350 t (340 long tons; 390 short tons) of fuel, 80 m3 (2,800 cu ft) of kerosene, 60 t (59 long tons; 66 short tons) of potable water
Complement 164+;[1] around 6 additional personnel on Courbet, La Fayette and Aconit post-upgrade[2]
Sensors and
processing systems
1 × DRBN34 navigation radar
1 × DRBN34 landing radar
1 × Air/Surface DRBV 15C sentry radar
1 × Thales TAVITAC combat management system (fitted to Surcouf and Guépratte)
1 × SENIT FLF combat management system (replaced previous Thales TAVITAC CMS on La Fayette, Courbet and Aconit)[3]
1 × firing control radar for the 100 mm gun
1 × CN2 firing control radar
1 × Saïgon ARBG 1 radio interceptor
1 × ARBR 21 radar interceptor
2 × Dagaie Mk2 AMGL-1C chaff launcher
CANTO anti-torpedo countermeasures (fitted to La Fayette in 2021-22 and Aconit in 2023; to be fitted to Courbet in due course)[4][5]
1 × AN/SLQ-25 Nixie tugged noise maker
1 × Prairie-Masker noise reduction system
1 × Integrated Shipboard Communication System ISCS (SNTI 120 ch.)
1 × SEAO/OPSMER Naval command support system
1 × Syracuse II satellite transmission system
1 × Inmarsat navigation system
1 × BlueWatcher sonar (Surcouf only)[6]
1 × KingKlip Mk 2 hull-mounted sonar (fitted to Courbet, La Fayette and Aconit)
Armament
Guns;
1 × 100 mm TR automatic gun
2 × 20 mm modèle F2 guns
Anti-ship;
8 × Exocet MM40 block II anti-ship missiles (upgraded to capacity for Block 3c variant on Courbet, La Fayette and Aconit)[7]
CIWS;
1 × Crotale CN2 CIWS (fitted on Surcouf and Guépratte)
2 × 6 Sadral launchers with Mistral Mk 3 SAM/SSM (replaced Crotale on Courbet, La Fayette and Aconit)
2 x 2 manually operated Simbad/Mistral (reported fit to Surcouf in 2023)[8]
Armour On sensitive areas (munition magazine and control centre)
Aircraft carried 1 × Panther

Class and type La Fayette-class frigate
Displacement
3,280 t (3,230 long tons)
3,680 t (3,620 long tons) fully loaded[1]
Length 125 m (410 ft 1 in)
Beam 15.4 m (50 ft 6 in)
Draught 4.8 m (15 ft 9 in)
Propulsion 4 × SEMT Pielstick 12PA6V280 STC2 diesel engines, 21,000 hp (16,000 kW)
Speed 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Range 7,000 nmi (13,000 km; 8,100 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Complement 170+;[2][3]197 reported embarked for 2023 global deployment[4]
Sensors and
processing systems
1 × Air/Surface DRBV 15C sentry radar
1 x SENIT FLF combat management system (replaced previous Thales TAVITAC CMS during 2021–22 refit)[5]
1 × firing control radar for the 100 mm gun
1 × DRBN34 navigation radar
1 × DRBN34 landing radar
1 x KingKlip Mk 2 hull-mounted sonar (fitted during 2021-22 refit)
Electronic warfare
& decoys
1 × Saïgon ARBG 1 radio interceptor
1 × ARBR 21 radar interceptor
2 × Dagaie Mk2 chaff launcher
1 × AN/SLQ-25 Nixie tugged noise maker
1 × Prairie-Masker noise reduction system
1 × Syracuse II
1 × Inmarsat
CANTO anti-torpedo countermeasures (fitted during 2021-22 refit)[6][7][8]
Armament
Anti-ship;
8 × Exocet MM40 Block 3 anti-ship missiles (Block 3c variant entering service in French Navy from December 2022)[9][10]
Guns;
1 × 100 mm TR automatic gun
2 × 20 mm modèle F2 guns
Anti-aircraft;
2 x 6 Sadral launchers with Mistral Mk 3 SAM/SSM (replaced previous Crotale SAM during 2021–22 refit)
Armour On sensitive areas (munition magazine and control centre)
Aircraft carried 1 × Panther or NH90

Class and type Cassard-class frigate
Displacement 4,500 t (4,400 long tons)
Length 139 m (456 ft 0 in)
Beam 14 m (45 ft 11 in)
Draught 6 m (19 ft 8 in)
Propulsion
4 Pielstick PA6 BTC diesel engines
2 fixed pitch propellers
4 diesel-alternators (3400 kW) for electrical plant
Speed 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Range 8,000 nautical miles (15,000 km; 9,200 mi) at 17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph)
Complement
22 officers
142 non-commissioned officers
80 enlisted personnel
Sensors and
processing systems
DRBV26C sentry radar
1 DRBJ11B tri-dimensional air sentry radar
1 DIBV2A infra-red alert system
2 DRBN34 navigation and landing radar
1 DUBV 24C hull sonar
Electronic warfare
& decoys
1 ARBR 17 radar detector
1 SAIGON radio emission detector
1 ARBB 33 jammer
2 SAGAIE NG decoy launchers
2 DAGAIE decoy launchers
1 Syracuse II system
Armament
Anti-air;
1 × Mk 13 launcher (40 × Standard SM-1MR anti-air missiles)
Anti-ship;
8 × MM40 Exocet anti-ship missiles
Anti-submarine;
2 × fixed torpedo tubes (10 × L5 mod 4 torpedoes)
Guns;
1 × Creusot- Loire Compact 100 mm/55 Mod 68 DP gun
2 × 20 mm F2 anti-aircraft guns
4 × 12.7 mm machine guns
CIWS;
2 × Sadral sextuple launcher (39 × Mistral CIWS anti-air missiles)
Aircraft carried 1 × Panther anti-submarine helicopter

Class and type Georges Leygues-class frigate
Displacement
3,550 t (3,494 long tons)
4,500 t (4,429 long tons) full load
Length 139 m (456 ft 0 in)
Beam 14 m (45 ft 11 in)
Height 39.36 m (129 ft 2 in)
Draught 5.8 m (19 ft 0 in)
Propulsion
CODOG
2 × Pielstick PA 6 V280 STD diesels, 5,200 hp (3,878 kW)
2 × Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines, 26,000 hp (19,388 kW)
2 shafts with 4-blade controllable pitch propellers
Speed
30 knots (35 mph; 56 km/h) on gas turbines
21 knots (24 mph; 39 km/h) on diesels
Range
1,000 nmi (1,900 km) at 30 kn (35 mph; 56 km/h) on gas turbines
10,000 nmi (19,000 km) at 15 kn (17 mph; 28 km/h) on diesels
Complement
20 officers
120 non-commissioned officers
95 men
Sensors and
processing systems
Detection:
1 Air/surface sentry radar DRBV51C
1 Air sentry radar DRBV 26
1 Fire control radar DRBC 32E
2 Navigation radar KH 1007
1 Hull sonar DUBV 23
1 Towed sonar DUBV 43C
Tactical information:
SENIT 4
SEAO/OPSMER
Electronic warfare
& decoys
2 Radar interceptors ARBR 16
2 × Syllex chaff launchers
Armament
Anti-air:
1 × Crotale EDIR system - 8 missiles on launcher + 18 stored
2 × Simbad systems - 2 × 2 Mistral missiles
1 × CADAM 100 mm main gun
2 × 20 mm guns
4 × 12.7 mm machine guns
Anti-surface:
8 × Exocet MM40 (Block 2) missiles[2]
Anti-submarine:
10 × L5 Mod4 torpedoes
2 × L5 torpedo launchers
Aircraft carried
2 × AS565 Panther

Class and type Mistral-class amphibious assault ship
Displacement
16,500 t (empty)
21,300 t (full load)
32,300 t (with ballast)
Length 199 m (653 ft)
Beam 32 m (105 ft)
Draught 6.3 m (21 ft)
Installed power 4 × Wärtsilä 16V32 (4 × 6.2 MW (8,300 hp))
Propulsion Diesel-electric; two Rolls-Royce Mermaid azimuth thrusters (2 × 7 MW (9,400 hp)) with 5-bladed fixed pitch propellers
Speed 18.8 knots (34.8 km/h; 21.6 mph)
Range
5,800 nautical miles (10,800 km) at 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph)
10,700 nautical miles (19,800 km) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Capacity 2 barges, one Leclerc battalion, 70 vehicles
Complement
20 officers
80 petty officers
60 quarter-masters
450 passengers (900 for a short cruise)
150-man operational headquarter
Armament
2 × Simbad missile systems
2 x 20 mm modèle F2 gun[4]
2 × 30 mm Breda-Mauser autocannons
2 x 7.62 × 51 mm M134 miniguns
4 × 12.7 mm M2-HB Browning machine guns
Aircraft carried 16 heavy or 35 light helicopters

Type Durance-class replenishment oiler and command ship
Displacement
7,900 t (7,800 long tons) standard
18,800 t (18,500 long tons) (full load)
Length 157.2 m (515 ft 9 in)
Beam 21.2 m (69 ft 7 in)
Draught
8.65 m (28 ft 5 in) standard
10.8 m (35 ft 5 in) full load
Propulsion
2 × SEMT Pielstick 16 PC2.5 V 400 diesel engines
2 shafts, 15,000 kW (20,000 hp)
Speed 19 knots (35 km/h; 22 mph)
Range 9,000 nmi (17,000 km; 10,000 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Complement 162
Sensors and
processing systems 2 x DRBN 34 radars
Armament
1 x Bofors 40 mm (1.6 in)/L60 gun
4 x 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine guns
3 x Simbad Mistral missile launcher
Aviation facilities Medium helicopter pad

12F: 15 Dassault Rafale-M
Each fighter equipped with:
-3x MBDA MICA EM
-3x MBDA MICA IR
-3x AASM-Hammer
-1X MBDA AM 39-Exocet
-Thales Damocles targeting pod
-Thales AREOS
-2 Drop Tanks
14F: 15 Dassault Rafale-M
Each fighter equipped with:
-3x MBDA MICA EM
-3x MBDA MICA IR
-3x AASM-Hammer
-1X MBDA AM 39-Exocet
-Thales Damocles targeting pod
-Thales AREOS
-2 Drop Tanks

All ships are fuelly fuelled and actively replenished, escort vessels maintain a 100km perimeter around the Jeanne d'Arc kept free of any other traffic, all radars are actively used and monitored with all defensive systems kept standby for engagement. 5 Rafales are kept in the air at all times to patrol the GAN and provide pilots with more experience. Fighters are fully fuelled and armed and operate in 8 hour shifts. Submarines operate at optimal depth where possible without running into the seabed or any mountains based on navigational charts and active sensor reports. Submarines operate and monitor passive sonar and other sensors continuously but do not use active sonar unless called for. All vessels and aircraft in the GAN maintain communication links to each other and once they meet up the Thai vessels but keep unwarranted chatter to a minimum.

 

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Secret and Encrypted unless contextually possible. | NSST 1.0 Architecture​

The Principal Maritime Group One (PMG1) had recently exited the Strait of Malacca when new orders were received from the command base. These orders directed the fleet to alter its planned course into the Indian Ocean and instead proceed toward the Andaman Sea. The specific objective of this redirection was the Phang Nga Naval Base. The task force maintained its previously established formation, executing the course adjustment as planned without deviation unless necessary. Operational reports confirmed the absence of any impediments or delays, ensuring the seamless progression of the deployment. The amended transit route was recorded on the operational map and represented by a green vector, highlighting the detour toward its revised destination. This adjustment was executed in accordance with established contingency protocols, demonstrating the task force's operational readiness and adaptability.

In preparation for the arrival of the French Carrier Strike Group GAN1, returning from New Caledonia to join Principal Maritime Group One (PMG1) at Phang Nga Naval Base, the Republic Navy undertook extensive operational and logistical arrangements. These preparations were executed without incident, ensuring that all necessary adjustments were made to accommodate the French task force while maintaining the continuity of Thai naval operations. The operational assessment confirmed that the Republic Thai Armed Forces effectively integrated the visit into existing protocols. Reflecting the strong strategic partnership between Thailand and France, the naval base was adorned with ceremonial displays featuring French national flags alongside Thai communist flags, symbolizing the cooperative and pragmatic alignment between the two nations. These efforts highlighted the professionalism and readiness of the Thai military to host its international ally seamlessly.

Transit: NJ​

 

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Secret and Encrypted unless contextually possible. | NSST 1.0 Architecture​

Principal Maritime Group One (PMG1) arrived at Phang Nga Naval Base at approximately 1200 hours without encountering any navigational or technical issues during the transit from the Strait of Malacca. Upon arrival, naval district forces initiated replenishment operations and conducted scheduled maintenance protocols to ensure the fleet’s operational readiness. In accordance with standard procedures, sailors were granted authorized liberty periods consistent with established daily routines. Simultaneously, the Republic Thai Navy transmitted an encrypted, high-priority message to the Imperial French Navy, confirming the PMG1’s arrival and operational status. The message also noted that PMG1 was positioned to await the imminent arrival of the French Carrier Group. In preparation for the French naval vessels’ docking, the base underwent temporary infrastructure modifications, including adjustments to berthing facilities, logistical support systems, and personnel accommodation measures. These actions were designed to facilitate the seamless integration of the French Carrier Group into the base's operational framework while maintaining heightened readiness levels.

Alexander​