Einsatzflottille 2

The Einsatzflottille 2 (EinsFltl 2 or EF 2) is one of the three large naval units of the German navy on brigade level in addition to the Einsatzflottille 1 and the Naval Air Command. EF 2 is under the department head of the naval command in Rostock.

History
On June 27, 2006, the EF 2 was formed as part of the reorganization of the fleet. In EF 2, the largest units of the fleet are combined with frigates and supply ships.

Organization
The staff of the EF 2 are located in Wilhelmshaven. All frigates and a some of the supply ships are stationed in Wilhelmshaven, with other having their home ports on the Baltic Sea.

Subordinate units

 * 2nd Fregattengeschwader
 * 4th Fregattengeschwader
 * Trossgeschwader
 * Marinestützpunktkommando Wilhelmshaven