HMS Thunderer (SD-323): Difference between revisions
m Thunderer recommissioned by BuShips 2411-02 (23 Nov 2024) into Second Fleet; command Day->Smith per 2506-02; cite directives + full CO history |
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| class = Medusa | | class = Medusa | ||
| launched = 01 AUG 2016 | | launched = 01 AUG 2016 | ||
| co = [[CAPTJG]] Jeff | | co = [[CAPTJG]] Jeff Alan Smith Sr. | ||
| status = Active | | status = Active | ||
| reportsto = | | reportsto = Battle Division 501.2 | ||
| fleet = [[Second Fleet]] | | fleet = [[Second Fleet]] | ||
| website = | | website = | ||
| image2 = SD323ShoulderFlash.png | | image2 = SD323ShoulderFlash.png | ||
}}'''HMS Thunderer''' (SD-323) is a [[Medusa-class]] [[Superdreadnought|Pod-laying Superdreadnought]]. After a period in the Active Reserve Fleet, she was recommissioned on 23 November 2024 and assigned to [[Second Fleet]] (the Gryphon Fleet). She is commanded by [[CAPTJG]] Jeff | }}'''HMS Thunderer''' (SD-323) is a [[Medusa-class]] [[Superdreadnought|Pod-laying Superdreadnought]]. After a period in the Active Reserve Fleet, she was recommissioned on 23 November 2024 and assigned to [[Second Fleet]] (the Gryphon Fleet). She is commanded by [[CAPTJG]] Jeff Alan Smith Sr.<ref name="BSD2411">[[Orders:BuShips Directive 2411-02]]</ref><ref name="BSD2506">[[Orders:BuShips Directive 2506-02]]</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
''Thunderer'' was commissioned on 1 August 2016 by order of [[Bureau of Ships|BuShips]], under the command of [[CAPTJG]] Sonja Thiede.<ref name="BSD160706">[[Orders:BuShips Directive 1607-06]]</ref> After commissioning, she was immediately assigned to [[Task Group 91.1]]'s command. ''Thunderer'' formed [[Battle Division 202]] with {{hms|Revenge|SD-317}} in September, as part of [[Battle Squadron 2]]. | ''Thunderer'' was commissioned on 1 August 2016 by order of [[Bureau of Ships|BuShips]], under the command of [[CAPTJG]] Sonja Thiede.<ref name="BSD160706">[[Orders:BuShips Directive 1607-06]]</ref> After commissioning, she was immediately assigned to [[Task Group 91.1]]'s command. ''Thunderer'' formed [[Battle Division 202]] with {{hms|Revenge|SD-317}} in September, as part of [[Battle Squadron 2]]. | ||
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She was transferred to the Active Reserve Fleet when the crew assumed command of {{hms|Guadalcanal|LPH-02}} on 13 November 2018. | She was transferred to the Active Reserve Fleet when the crew assumed command of {{hms|Guadalcanal|LPH-02}} on 13 November 2018. | ||
''Thunderer'' was recommissioned on 23 November 2024 by order of [[Bureau of Ships|BuShips]] and assigned to [[Second Fleet|Second (Gryphon) Fleet]] at Michigan City, Indiana, under the command of [[CAPTSG]] Sir Sherman Day, [[KSK]].<ref name="BSD2411"/> Command passed to [[CAPTJG]] Jeff | ''Thunderer'' was recommissioned on 23 November 2024 by order of [[Bureau of Ships|BuShips]] and assigned to [[Second Fleet|Second (Gryphon) Fleet]] at Michigan City, Indiana, under the command of [[CAPTSG]] Sir Sherman Day, [[KSK]].<ref name="BSD2411"/> Command passed to [[CAPTJG]] Jeff Alan Smith Sr. on 28 June 2025.<ref name="BSD2506"/> | ||
===Commanding Officers=== | ===Commanding Officers=== | ||
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| 2 || [[CAPTSG]] Sir Sherman Day, [[KSK]] || 23 Nov 2024<ref name="BSD2411"/> || 28 Jun 2025<ref name="BSD2506"/> | | 2 || [[CAPTSG]] Sir Sherman Day, [[KSK]] || 23 Nov 2024<ref name="BSD2411"/> || 28 Jun 2025<ref name="BSD2506"/> | ||
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| 3 || [[CAPTJG]] Jeff | | 3 || [[CAPTJG]] Jeff Alan Smith Sr. || 28 Jun 2025<ref name="BSD2506"/> || ''Incumbent'' | ||
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==Command Staff== | ==Command Staff== | ||
* Commanding Officer: [[CAPTJG]] Jeff Alan Smith Sr. | |||
* Executive Officer: [[CDR]] Stephen P. Miller | |||
* Ship's Bosun: [[CPO]] Derek G. Marlar Sr. | |||
==Embarked Flag Officer(s)== | ==Embarked Flag Officer(s)== | ||
==Marine Detachment== | ==Marine Detachment== | ||