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===Royal Australian Navy===
{{Main|Royal Australian Navy}}
The Royal Australian Navy is the [[navy|naval branch]] of the Australian Defence Force. The RAN operates just under 50 [[Ship commissioning|commissioned warships]], including [[destroyer]]s, [[frigate]]s, [[submarine]]s, [[patrol boat]]s and auxiliary ships, as well as a number of non-commissioned vessels. In addition, the RAN maintains a force of combat, logistics and training helicopters.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Fleet|url=http://www.navy.gov.au/fleet|publisher=Royal Australian Navy|access-date=31 December 2017|archive-date=20 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171220222249/http://www.navy.gov.au/fleet|url-status=live}}</ref>

There are two parts to the RAN's structure. One is an operational command, [[Fleet Command (Australia)|Fleet Command]], and the other is a support command, [[Navy Strategic Command]].{{sfn|Chief of Navy|2017|pp=9–11}} The Navy's assets are administered by five "forces" which report to the [[Commander Australian Fleet]]. These are the [[Fleet Air Arm (RAN)|Fleet Air Arm]], the Mine Warfare, Clearance Diving, Hydrographic, Meteorological and Patrol Force, Shore Force, [[Royal Australian Navy Submarine Service|Submarine Force]] and Surface Force.{{sfn|Chief of Navy|2017|p=13}}