Subordinate Task Forces
As CTF-20, Second Fleet oversaw several subordinate task forces, which were activated as needed.
| Task Force Name | Task Force Type |
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Battle Force |
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Patrol Reconnaissance Force |
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Amphibious Force |
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Logistics |
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ASW Force |
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Mine Warfare |
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Expeditionary |
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Surface Warfare |
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Commander Strike Force Training Atlantic |
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Land |
Additionally, Commander, Second Fleet was the immediate superior to a number of Carrier Strike Groups, Expeditionary Strike Group 2, Commander Strike Force Training Atlantic, as well as the Standing Navy Command Element (COMSTANDNAV CE), a deployable command element that has served multiple rotations as the headquarters of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.
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