Aerospace Units
From Obsidian Fleet Database
The following formations apply to both Starfleet and Starfleet Marine Corps Aerospace formations. The Starfleet Marine Corps use different formations to organize their ground troops.
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[edit] The Element
A element can be up to 2 starfighters, an Element Leader and a Wingman, as well as the support staff necessary for maintenance and repair. These support personnel may be either Starfleet or Marine. On starships and space stations they are exclusively Starfleet.
Single elements are often assigned to small and mid-sized starships where they act as reconnaissance craft as well as fire support.
[edit] The Flight
A flight can have up to 4 elements (or 8 starfighters) as well as the support staff necessary for maintenance and repair. Generally the senior Element Leader is designated the Flight Leader.
Flights are usually only assigned to large starships and starbases.
[edit] The Squadron
A squadron can have up to 3 flights (24 starfighters), as well as the support staff necessary for maintenance and repair. Generally the senior Flight Leader is designated the Squadron Leader.
Squadrons are usually only assigned to large starships and starbases.
[edit] The Wing
A wing is comprised of 2-3 squadrons (48 to 72 starfighters), as well as the support staff necessary for maintenance and repair. Generally the senior Squadron Leader is designated the Wing Commander and usually has the rank of Captain or Major if Marines or Lieutenant or Lieutenant Commander if Starfleet.
Wings are rarely assigned intact; instead smaller sections are assigned to a variety of ships or bases within the Task Force.
[edit] The Group
A group is comprised of 2 or more wings (96+ starfighters), as well as the support staff necessary for maintenance and repair. The Group Commander will have with them a support staff which forms the HQ. of the group in which orders are sent to the wings in his/her command. The Group Commander usually has the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or Colonel if Marines or Commander or Captain if Starfleet.
Groups are rarely assigned intact; instead smaller sections are assigned to a variety of ships or bases within the Fleet.
