3rd Naval Warfare Flotilla (Sweden)
Swedish naval unit
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The 3rd Naval Warfare Flotilla (Swedish: Tredje sjöstridsflottiljen or 3. sjöstridsflj) is a Swedish Navy flotilla located in the county of Blekinge, active since 1983. The flotilla is located at Karlskrona Garrison and shares its location with the 1st Submarine Flotilla.
History
The flotilla was established on 1 January 1983 as the 4th Surface Attack Flotilla, formed from the remnants of the 1st Destroyer Flotilla and the 1st Patrol Boat Flotilla, which had been disbanded in the preceding years.[3]
The process of establishing the flotilla was problematic. There was no space available onboard any vessel within the flotilla to accommodate the headquarters, so it had to be temporarily based on land. Additionally, the financial constraints faced by the Swedish Armed Forces at the time were further complicated by efforts to digitalize the navy's economic management. This shift to computerized systems made financial administration more difficult, as few personnel were familiar with the new technology.[3]
Organization
The 3rd Naval Warfare Flotilla is unique among non-amphibious naval units in that it includes the only missile unit of its kind. The unit, known as the 311th Missile Unit, operates a highly mobile anti-ship missile system primarily used to support naval forces in engagements with other vessels.[4]
As of 2024, the peacetime organization of the 3rd Naval Warfare Flotilla is as follows:[5]
- 3rd Naval Warfare Flotilla
- 3rd Flotilla Staff
- 31st Corvette Division
- 33rd Mine Clearance Division
- HSwMS Vinga (M75)
- HSwMS Ulvön (M77)
- HSwMS Sturkö (M14)
- 34th Support Division
- 34th Support Unit
- HSwMS Carlskrona (P04)
Heraldry and traditions
Coat of arms
The coat of arms of the 3rd Surface Attack Flotilla (Tredje ytattackflottiljen) 1997–1998 and 3rd Surface Warfare Flotilla (Tredje ytstridsflottiljen 1998–2004. Blazon: "Gules, a flash pointing down bendysinister argent, the first field charged with an erect crossbow and the second field with two triangles conjoined in pale, all or".[6] The unit later adopted a new coat of arms.
Coat of arms of the 3rd Surface Attack Flotilla (Tredje ytattackflottiljen) 1997–1998 and 3rd Surface Warfare Flotilla (Tredje ytstridsflottiljen) 1998–2004.
Coat of arms of the 3rd Surface Warfare Flotilla (Tredje ytstridsflottiljen) and the 3rd Naval Warfare Flotilla (3. sjöstridsflottiljen).
Flag
The flag is a double swallow-tailed Swedish flag.[7] It was presented to the then 3rd Surface Attack Flotilla by the Supreme Commander Owe Wiktorin at the Artillery Yard in Stockholm on 30 April 1996.[8]
Commanders
- 1983–1984: Captain Lennart Grenstad
- 1984–1985: Captain Lars Thomasson
- 1985–1988: Captain Frank Rosenius
- 1988–1989: Captain Torsten Lindh
- 1990–1993: Captain Sölve Larsby
- 1994–1997: Captain Magnus Waldenström
- 1997–1999: Captain Tommy Åsman
- 1999–2001: Captain Jörgen Ericsson
- 2001–2002: Captain Leif Nylander
- 2003–2005: Captain Anders Grenstad
- 2005–2008: Captain Erik Andersson
- 2008–2011: Captain Anders Olovsson
- 2012–2015: Captain Magnus Jönsson[9]
- 2016–2018: Captain Bengt Lundgren[10]
- 2018–2021: Captain Per Edling[11]
- 2021–2023: Captain Jenny Ström[12]
- 2023–present: Captain Bernt Andersson[13]
Attributes
| Name | Translation | From | To | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. ytattackflottiljen | 4th Surface Attack Flotilla | 1983-01-01 | – | 1994-06-30 |
| 3. ytattackflottiljen | 3rd Surface Attack Flotilla | 1994-07-01 | – | 1997-12-31 |
| 3. ytstridsflottiljen | 3rd Surface Warfare Flotilla | 1998-01-01 | – | 2005-08-31 |
| 3. sjöstridsflottiljen | 3rd Naval Warfare Flotilla | 2005-09-01 | – | |
| Designation | From | To | ||
| 4. yaflj | 1983-01-01 | – | 1994-06-30 | |
| 3. yaflj | 1994-07-01 | – | 1997-12-31 | |
| 3. ysflj | 1998-01-01 | – | 2005-08-31 | |
| 3. sjöstridsflj | 2005-09-01 | – | ||
| Location | From | To | ||
| Karlskrona Naval Base | 1983-01-01 | – |
