(DoD) A principal, permanent subdivision of the operating forces of the Navy with certain supporting shore activities. Presently there are two such fleets: the Pacific Fleet and the Atlantic Fleet. See also fleet.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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