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A squadron is usually commanded by a Vice Admiral or a Rear Admiral , but squadrons are sometimes commanded by Commodore s or simply the most senior Captain , depending on the importance of the command. A large squadron will sometimes divided into two or more divisons, each of which might be commanded by a subordinate admiral. Like a Fleet , a squadron is usually, but not necessarily, a permanent formation. There are several types of squadron:
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In modern navies, squadrons have tended to become administrative units. Most Navies began to abandon the squadron as a Tactical Formation during the Second World War . The need to provide Capital Ships with the Anti-submarine protection of a Destroyer screen and air cover from an Aircraft Carrier led to the increasing use of ad hoc Task Force s, composed of whichever ships were available for a particular operation. As Warships have grown larger, the term squadron has gradually replaced the term Flotilla for Formation s of Destroyer s, Frigates and Submarines in many navies. A naval squadron has no direct equivalent on land, but is, perhaps, the rough equivalent in value of an Army Division . |
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