These ships could also function as flagships of torpedo boat flotillas. Both admirals exercised tight tactical control over their units from their flagships. Currently, they are assigned to the 6th and 7th fleets as flagships. These initially served with the Home Fleet, generally as the flagships of cruiser squadrons. The ships served as fleet flagships and area air defence vessels. This would form four squadrons of eight ships, plus two flagships and four reserves. Two of each of the guided missile cruiser-classes had enlarged superstructures to serve as flagships. Command ships serve as the flagships of the commander of a fleet. These ships acted as flagships for numerous task forces. Siegfried Kircheis, voiced by Masashi Hironaka, flagships Barbarossa. These ships were fitted as flagships with improved command, control and communications facilities. Other Sixth Fleet flagships included , , , , and . Additionally, state universities often self-designate themselves as flagships. Seaplane tenders , , and served as flagships for Market Time. Reflecting this, Type 22s were often deployed as flagships for NATO Task Groups.