HMS Chimera (CLAC-07)
| HMS Chimera CLAC-07 | |
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| Charter City: | Salem, OR, US |
| Type: | LAC Carrier |
| Affiliation: |  Royal Manticoran Navy
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| Launched: | 12 November 2018 |
| Status: | Active |
| Reporting to: | Task Group 92.1 |
| Fleet: | Tenth Fleet |
HMS Chimera (CLAC-07) is a LAC Carrier assigned to Task Group 92.1 within the Tenth Fleet.
History
Chimera was commissioned on 21 August 2012 under the command of Captain, senior grade Tobias Gassman, and was assigned to the First Fleet.[1]
On 21 May 2014, command passed to Captain, senior grade Andre Tessier, with Tobias Gassman reassigned as Executive Officer.[2]
Chimera was recommissioned on 12 December 2018 under the command of Captain (junior grade) Duane Kietzmann and assigned to the Tenth Fleet at Salem, Oregon. At the same time, HMS Helen (BC-570) was transferred to the Active Fleet Reserves.[3]
On 13 December 2024, Commander Chris Ballowe assumed command of Chimera, relieving Duane Kietzmann.[4]
Commanding Officers
| # | Name | Assumed | Relieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobias Gassman | 21 August 2012[5] | 21 May 2014 |
| 2 | Andre Tessier | 21 May 2014[6] | 12 December 2018 |
| 3 | Duane Kietzmann | 12 December 2018[7] | 13 December 2024 |
| 4 | Chris Ballowe | 13 December 2024[8] | Incumbent |
Ship's Orders
Ship's Orders are subordinate to, and expand upon or amplify Admiralty Orders, Naval Directives, and Tenth Fleet Orders. They are applicable to Chimera operations and personnel.
Chimera has issued 64 ship's orders between 2019 and 2024. Because of their number, they are maintained on a dedicated page.
- Main article: HMS Chimera Ship's Orders