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→Combined Fleet Types
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Carrier Task Force=
|-|Carrier Task Force (CTF)=
[[File:Choose_Combined_Fleet_Revision.png|thumb|225x225px|You may be allowed to choose which type of task force to create.]]
[[File:Choose_Combined_Fleet_Revision.png|thumb|225x225px|You may be allowed to choose which type of task force to create.]]
[[File:Combined Fleet Icons.png|thumb|186x186px|Combined Fleet icons: Surface Task Force (top), Carrier Task Force (bottom)]]
[[File:Combined Fleet Icons.png|thumb|186x186px|Combined Fleet icons: Surface Task Force (top), Carrier Task Force (bottom)]]
* Maximum of 1 Seaplane Tender (AV)
* Maximum of 1 Seaplane Tender (AV)
* Maximum of 1 Light Carrier (CVL/CVE)
* Maximum of 1 Light Carrier (CVL/CVE)
* Maximum of 2 Fast Battleships (FBB) - Slow battleships can be categorised as fast battleships if their speed is increased to Fast+. Please see [[Ship Speed]] for details. [[Gangut]] is considered a FBB even though her speed is slow. {{ShipLink|Warspite}} needs only Fast speed to count as FBB.
* Maximum of 2 "Battleships (FBB/BB/BBV) being:
**'''"FAST"''' for Fast Battleships (FBB) (including {{ShipLink|Gangut|Oktyabrskaya Revolyutsiya|Gangut/Dva}}), and {{ShipLink|Warspite/Kai}}.
**'''"FAST+"''' for other Battleships (BB/BBV) (see [[Ship Speed|speed modding]]).
* Maximum of 3 Submarines (SS/SSV) - They cannot be the flagship
* Maximum of 3 Submarines (SS/SSV) - They cannot be the flagship
* Maximum of 3 Other ships (CLT/CT/DE/etc).
* Maximum of 3 Other ships (CLT/CT/DE/etc).
* No Carriers allowed (CV/CVB)
* No Carriers allowed (CV/CVB)
'''Important Notes'''
'''Notes:'''
* This is the easiest type to obtain air supremacy because of the amount of carriers you are allowed to bring.
* This is the easiest type to obtain air supremacy because of the number of carriers you are allowed to bring.
* The powerful airstrike can take out multiple enemies before shelling begins.
* The powerful airstrike can take out multiple enemies before shelling begins.
* Because the escort fleet attacks first, it can leave your vulnerable ships exposed.
* Because the escort fleet attacks first, it can leave your vulnerable ships exposed.
** It does mean that your escort has a chance to take out the weaker ships so that your main fleet can focus on the tougher targets.
** It does mean that your escort has a chance to take out the weaker ships so that your main fleet can focus on the tougher targets.
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Surface Task Force=
|-|Surface Task Force (STF)=
[[File:Choose_Combined_Fleet_Revision.png|thumb|225x225px|You may be allowed to choose which type of task force to create.]]
[[File:Choose_Combined_Fleet_Revision.png|thumb|225x225px|You may be allowed to choose which type of task force to create.]]
Main Fleet (1st Fleet):
Main Fleet (1st Fleet):
* Maximum of 1 Seaplane Tender (AV) - Can be combined with 1 light carrier.
* Maximum of 1 Seaplane Tender (AV) - Can be combined with 1 light carrier.
* Maximum of 1 Light Carrier (CVL/CVE) - Can be combined with 1 seaplane tender.
* Maximum of 1 Light Carrier (CVL/CVE) - Can be combined with 1 seaplane tender.
* Maximum of 2 Fast Battleships (FBB) - Slow battleships can be categorised as fast battleships if their speed is increased to Fast+. Please see [[Ship Speed]] for details. [[Gangut]] is considered a FBB even though her speed is slow. {{ShipLink|Warspite}} needs only Fast speed to count as FBB.
* Maximum of 2 "Battleships (FBB/BB/BBV) being:
**'''"FAST"''' for Fast Battleships (FBB) (including {{ShipLink|Gangut|Oktyabrskaya Revolyutsiya|Gangut/Dva}}), and {{ShipLink|Warspite/Kai}}.
**'''"FAST+"''' for other Battleships (BB/BBV) (see [[Ship Speed|speed modding]]).
* Maximum of 3 Submarines (SS/SSV) - They cannot be the flagship
* Maximum of 3 Submarines (SS/SSV) - They cannot be the flagship
* Maximum of 3 Other ships (CLT/CT/DE/etc).
* Maximum of 3 Other ships (CLT/CT/DE/etc).
* No Carriers allowed (CV/CVB)
* No Carriers allowed (CV/CVB)
'''Important Notes'''
'''Notes:'''
* This fleet typically has the highest pass rate because your heavy main fleet faces the enemy first. This spares your light escort from the brunt of enemy attacks.
* This fleet typically has the highest pass rate because your heavy main fleet faces the enemy first. This spares your light escort from the brunt of enemy attacks.
* It can be difficult to secure air superiority because of a lack of fighter power.
* It can be difficult to secure air superiority because of a lack of fighter power.
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Transport Escort Force=
|-|Transport Escort Force=
[[File:Transport combined fleet.png|thumb|300px|Transport Escort Fleet was introduced in Fall 2015.]]
[[File:Transport combined fleet.png|thumb|300px|Transport Escort Fleet was introduced in Fall 2015.]]
[[File:Tcf icon.png|thumb|136x119px|Combined Fleet icon: Transport Escort Fleet]]
[[File:Tcf icon.png|thumb|136x119px|Combined Fleet icon: Transport Escort Fleet]]
* Other types not allowed
* Other types not allowed
'''Important Notes'''
'''Notes:'''
* The lightest of all the Combined Fleets, making it the most vulnerable to attacks.
* The lightest of all the Combined Fleets, making it the most vulnerable to attacks.
* It is typically only used for Transport phases during events or for anti-installation work.
* It is typically only used for Transport phases during events or for anti-installation work.
* It can be very hard to secure air superiority because of a lack of carriers.{{clear}}|-|</tabber>
* It can be very hard to secure air superiority because of a lack of carriers.
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=Combat Flow=
=Combat Flow=