Where did Jervis introduce severe standing orders?
Caribbean Fleet
Channel Fleet
Mediterranean
Atlantic Fleet
Answer
In the Mediterranean, Jervis introduced severe standing orders to maintain discipline and efficiency in the British fleet. These orders included strict regulations on ship cleanliness, punctuality, and the conduct of officers and crew. Jervis's reforms aimed to create a well-trained and disciplined force capable of defeating the French fleet, which was then the dominant naval power in the Mediterranean.
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