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The Gibraltar Squadron is a unit of the British Royal Navy. It is the only resident seagoing Royal Naval unit in Gibraltar, attached to British Forces Gibraltar. It consists of two Patrol launches—HMS Scimitar and her sister ship HMS Sabre—and three Pacific 24 rigid-hulled inflatable boats, manned by a team of 22 people. According to the Royal Navy, the unit's mission is to: "To contribute to the maritime defence and security of Gibraltar and, where necessary, the prosecution of offensive maritime operations in order to allow BFG to support military ops as directed by HMG."

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  • Gibraltar Squadron
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  • The Gibraltar Squadron is a unit of the British Royal Navy. It is the only resident seagoing Royal Naval unit in Gibraltar, attached to British Forces Gibraltar. It consists of two Patrol launches—HMS Scimitar and her sister ship HMS Sabre—and three Pacific 24 rigid-hulled inflatable boats, manned by a team of 22 people. According to the Royal Navy, the unit's mission is to: "To contribute to the maritime defence and security of Gibraltar and, where necessary, the prosecution of offensive maritime operations in order to allow BFG to support military ops as directed by HMG."
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Garrison
  • PJOB Gibraltar/HQ British Forces Gibraltar
Branch
  • 30(xsd:integer)
Role
  • Maritime security
Country
Current Commander
  • Lt Tom Knott
Type
  • Squadron
Caption
  • HMS Sabre, one of the Gibraltar Squadron's two patrol boats.
Sponsor
  • Lady Johns
Dates
  • 1985(xsd:integer)
Unit Name
  • Gibraltar Squadron
Website
Size
  • Two Patrol Boats, 3 RHIBS & 22 personnel.
abstract
  • The Gibraltar Squadron is a unit of the British Royal Navy. It is the only resident seagoing Royal Naval unit in Gibraltar, attached to British Forces Gibraltar. It consists of two Patrol launches—HMS Scimitar and her sister ship HMS Sabre—and three Pacific 24 rigid-hulled inflatable boats, manned by a team of 22 people. According to the Royal Navy, the unit's mission is to: "To contribute to the maritime defence and security of Gibraltar and, where necessary, the prosecution of offensive maritime operations in order to allow BFG to support military ops as directed by HMG." Based in a purpose-built headquarters in Gibraltar, the Squadron is operational throughout the year in order to meet its directive from Commander British Forces Gibraltar, with particular regard to the security and integrity of British Gibraltar Territorial Waters (BGTW). It is also responsible for the protection of British, NATO and allied warships passing through the Strait of Gibraltar or entering the naval base. Uniquely for the Royal Navy, the Squadron is permanently assigned to the Operational Command of Commander Joint Operations. The squadron is attached to the Portsmouth Flotilla and is one of two units permanently stationed overseas, the other being HMS Clyde, also assigned to the Portsmouth Flotilla.
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