Basically it would be taking a ship (e.g., destroyer, carrier, etc) and putting it in space.
If you have a spaced based carrier why would a water based carrier be needed?
If we were just talking Fighters I could see the AF’s leadership, however foreseeable technology will not have single or 2 manned fighters doing a patrol around Saturn.
“Star Fleet” should be organized like the navy not the Air Force. How can you have an “air force” where there is no air? Navys have a tradition of exploration, air forces just drop bombs on things.
I thought submarine crews were suited to such a mission. Throw in Seals and Marines for the troops.
and they’d still need Marines to watch over their Captains.
Done. Just a legal way of bringing something that already exists out into public recognition ...