A major operational strategic formation of the navy entrusted with strategic operational strategic
| or operational missions in maritime theatres of operations both independently and in cooperation with other fleets as well as with tactical and major formations of different armed services
| It consists of flotillas squadrons and other formations of surface ships submarines naval aviation naval infantry coastal missile and artillery troops and other components Fleet operations are supported by
| a network of major and other naval bases aerodromes and auxiliary vessel formations etc