HMS Truculent (BC-593)
| HMS Truculent BC-593 | |
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| Charter City: | Seattle, WA, US |
| Class: | Nike |
| Type: | Battlecruiser |
| Affiliation: |  Royal Manticoran Navy
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| Launched: | July 2012 |
| Status: | Active |
| Reporting to: | Battlecruiser Division 961 |
| Fleet: | Tenth Fleet |
HMS Truculent (BC-593) is a Nike-class Battlecruiser assigned to Battlecruiser Division 961 within the Tenth Fleet.
History
Truculent was commissioned effective 5 July 2012, as a Nike-class Battle Cruiser assigned to the Tenth Fleet. Its first commanding officer was Captain, j.g. Timothy Monk.[1]
On 12 October 2014, a change of command updated the ship's command team, with Commander Cary Conder assigned as Executive Officer; Captain (jg) Monk remained in command.[2] On 28 February 2015, a further change of command assigned Commander Mir Plemmons as Executive Officer, with Monk still in command.[3]
On 13 November 2015, Commander Mir Plemmons was appointed Acting Commanding Officer of Truculent.[4] This appointment was confirmed on 19 November 2015, with Captain (junior grade) Mir Plemmons named permanent Commanding Officer.[5]
On 4 September 2019, Commander James Falconburg assumed the duties of Commanding Officer, relieving Captain (jg) Mir Plemmons.[6]
On 13 August 2022, Kapitänleutnant William Cole, IAN, assumed the duties of Commanding Officer, relieving Captain (jg) James Falconburg.[7]
Commanding Officers
| # | Name | Assumed | Relieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timothy Monk | 5 July 2012[8] | 13 November 2015 |
| 2 | Mir Plemmons | 13 November 2015[9] | 4 September 2019 |
| 3 | James Falconburg | 4 September 2019[10] | 13 August 2022 |
| 4 | William Cole | 13 August 2022[11] | Incumbent |
References
- ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 1207-01
- ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 1410-04
- ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 1502-04
- ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 1511-07
- ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 1511-11
- ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 1909-02
- ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 2208-01
- ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 1207-01
- ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 1511-07
- ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 1909-02
- ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 2208-01