SNMG2 Change of Command ceremony
United Kingdom takes command of NATO Task Group
Pictured: Flag bearers from FGS Brandenburg and HMS Duncan.
On the 30th of June the UK took command of the Standing NATO Maritime Task Group 2 (SNMG2) at a ceremony at Souda Bay Naval Station on the Greek Island of Crete.
Rear Admiral Axel Deertz (German Navy) has been in command of the Task Group for six months and has handed command to Commodore James Morley (Royal Navy). During the ceremony HMS Duncan also took over the role of Task Group flagship from FGS Brandenberg.
The Task Group is made up of ships from a number of different NATO nations and has three main roles. Firstly to remain at a very high state of readiness should a reaction be needed to a military or humanitarian crisis. It can never be predicted what events or emerging threats may arise but the Task Group would be the first on call and ready to respond. To do this the Task Group conducts a series of exercises that are designed to ensure that the group has a good understanding of it’s capabilities. The Task Group is then able to operate as a combined, effective NATO force.
NATO Photo: LPhot Paul Hall
SNMG2 Change of Command ceremony
United Kingdom takes command of NATO Task Group
Pictured: Flag bearers from FGS Brandenburg and HMS Duncan.
On the 30th of June the UK took command of the Standing NATO Maritime Task Group 2 (SNMG2) at a ceremony at Souda Bay Naval Station on the Greek Island of Crete.
Rear Admiral Axel Deertz (German Navy) has been in command of the Task Group for six months and has handed command to Commodore James Morley (Royal Navy). During the ceremony HMS Duncan also took over the role of Task Group flagship from FGS Brandenberg.
The Task Group is made up of ships from a number of different NATO nations and has three main roles. Firstly to remain at a very high state of readiness should a reaction be needed to a military or humanitarian crisis. It can never be predicted what events or emerging threats may arise but the Task Group would be the first on call and ready to respond. To do this the Task Group conducts a series of exercises that are designed to ensure that the group has a good understanding of it’s capabilities. The Task Group is then able to operate as a combined, effective NATO force.
NATO Photo: LPhot Paul Hall