Motor torpedo boats in the Mediterranean, February 1945
Active
1914–1918, 1939–1968, 2020–present
Country
United Kingdom
Branch
Royal Navy
Type
Naval force
Commanders
Commander
Rear Admiral Coastal Forces
Military unit
Coastal Forces Squadron
Active
2020–
Country
United Kingdom
Branch
Royal Navy
Type
Naval force
Size
Two divisions (14 P2000 patrol boats and 3 offshore patrol vessels)
Military unit
Coastal Forces was a division of the Royal Navy initially established during World War I, and then again in World War II under the command of Rear-Admiral, Coastal Forces.[1] It remained active until the last minesweepers to wear the "HM Coastal Forces" cap tally were taken out of reserve in 1968. The division received more gallantry awards than any other branch of the Royal Navy during that period.
In 2020, ministerial approval for the change in name from 1st Patrol Boat Squadron to Coastal Forces Squadron was given. It encompasses 14 of 16 Archer-class patrol vessels and the Batch 1 River-class offshore patrol vessels and is responsible for UKEEZ Protection and Patrol.[2]
^"Royal Navy Coastal Forces 1940-1945". www.unithistories.com.
^"Coastal Forces Squadron - a Freedom of Information request to Royal Navy". WhatDoTheyKnow. 6 June 2020.
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