The fleet is separated into speed tiers, with Prince of Wales and New Zealand assigned to the hunting role. The rest are directed to avoid torpedoes because a large force's tactical speed is constrained by its slower ships. The fastest group can pursue independently while medium- and slow-speed ships remain useful without holding back the chase. The orders show how speed differences influence formation, pursuit, and escort duties.
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Organising a mixed-speed battlecruiser force
The force is divided into fast, medium, and slow battlecruiser groups so the quickest ships can pursue while others avoid torpedoes.