After World War II, the Royal Navy reverted to its previous layout and command structure in July 1951 the 3rd Destroyer Flotilla of the Mediterranean Fleet was disbanded.

[4] Geographic commands usually consisted of fleets, squadrons, flotillas, and single ships.

In 1954, major re-structuring of the navy was undertaken, leading to downsizing of administrative requirements.

In November 1971, nearly all British naval forces were brought under the command of a single fleet at Northwood Headquarters.

Note: Command structure organizational changes took place within Royal Navy post war period the term Flotilla was previously applied to a tactical unit until 1951 which led to the creation of three specific Flag Officers, Flotillas responsible for the Eastern, Home and Mediterranean fleets the existing destroyer flotillas were re-organized now as administrative squadrons.