| 词条 | Tongan Maritime Force | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| unit_name = Tongan Maritime Force | native_name = | image = VOEA Savea (P203) - RAN-IFR 2013 D3 75.jpg | alt = | caption = The Tongan patrol boat VOEA Savea (P203) underway in Sydney Harbour in 2013. | dates = 10 March 1973 | disbanded = | country = {{Flag|Tonga}} | countries = | allegiance = | branch = | type = Navy | role = Naval warfare | size = | command_structure = | garrison = | garrison_label = | nickname = | patron = | motto = | colours = | colours_label = | march = | mascot = | anniversaries = | equipment = | equipment_label = | battles = | decorations = | battle_honours = | battle_honours_label = | flying_hours = | website = | current_commander = | commander1 = | commander1_label = | commander2 = | commander2_label = | notable_commanders = | identification_symbol = | identification_symbol_label = Naval Ensign | identification_symbol_2 = | identification_symbol_2_label = }} The Tongan Maritime Force is the main arm of the Tonga Defence Services. HistoryThe TDS was founded on 10 March 1973 by King Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV, who also commissioned the first craft on that date.[1] The first craft was VOEA Ngahau Koula (P101), followed by VOEA Ngahau Siliva (P102) - the names mean Golden Arrow and Silver Arrow respectively.[1] They were manned by volunteers, but are no longer in service.[1] Royal Yacht
Patrol Boat FlotillaThe Pacific-class patrol craft were provided to Tonga by Australia as part of the Pacific Patrol Boat Program. The TDS' main base is Touliki Base, in Nuku'alofa.[1] {{Asof|September 2012}}, it has 3 Patrol vessels:
Logistic Support Flotilla
Marine BattalionThe Royal Tongan Marines is a single Battalion with a HQ and Support Company and 3 Light Infantry Companies, based at Fuaʻamotu. Maritime AviationMaritime Aviation Wing based at Fuaʻamotu International Airport.
References1. ^1 2 3 {{cite book | title=Jane's All The World's Fighting Ships | publisher=Jane's Publishing | author=Moore, John | year=1984 | pages=465 | isbn=0710607741}} 3 : Military of Tonga|Navies by country|1973 establishments in Tonga |
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