COMSIXTHFLT
COMSIXTHFLT forward deployed on USS LaSalle in Gaeta, Italy, is the numbered fleet commander for the Mediterranean area of operations. COMSIXTHFLT is currently Vice Admiral Frye who took over from Vice Admiral Johnson. When the battle groups deploy to the Mediterranean they inchop to Sixthfleet. When they pass through the Suez canal they inchop to Fifth Fleet. Prior to entering the Med they work for Second Fleet.