Russian Federation Navy ships are organized as follows:
Battleships - Battle Divisions of 2 ships, and Battle Squadrons of 2 Battle Divisions. As per Russian Federation Navy Battle Instructions, Battle Squadrons are not subdivided for independent operations, but are employed as a unit against the objective of the Main Effort.
Aircraft Carriers - Attached directly to fleets, with temporary Carrier Divisions established if two or more aircraft carriers are operating together
Cruisers - Cruiser Divisions of 2 ships, and Cruiser Squadrons of 2-3 Cruiser Divisions. As per Russian Federation Navy Battle Instructions, Cruiser Squadrons may be subdivided for independent operations.
Destroyers - Destroyer Divisions of 4 ships, and Destroyer Flotillas of 3 Destroyer Divisions. Some Destroyer Flotillas with old destroyers have a light cruiser as a flotilla leader, and destroyer tenders may also be attached.
Sloops - At present, this type of ship is not employed in Russian Federation Navy
Submarines - Submarine Flotillas of 10 ships. Submarines are employed mainly in independent operations, but Submarine Divisions, temporary organizations below Flotilla level, may be established for partiicular operations, and and submarine tenders may also be attached.
Light Forces - Corvettes, Patrol Ships, and Subchasers are organized into Flotillas of 10 ships, and tenders may be attached. Motor Torpedo Boats are organized into flotillas of 20 boats for administrative purposes. Temporary organizations are established for particular operations.
Auxiliaries - Minesweepers, Minelayers, and Mine Warfare Ships are organized into flotillas of 12 ships. Other auxiliaries are attached directly to major units.