WThe Albanian Commander of the Naval Force is the leader of the country's navy. The Commander of the Naval Force is appointed by the President of Albania and serves under the Minister of Defence.
WThis article lists the Chiefs of the General Staff of the Argentine Navy and their preceding offices, between 1958 and the present day. The Argentine Navy is the naval force of Argentina.
WThe Chief of Navy is the most senior appointment in the Royal Australian Navy, responsible to the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) and the Secretary of Defence. The rank associated with the position is vice admiral (3-star).
WThe General Staff of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan Republic is the military staff of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. It is the central organ of the Armed Forces Administration and oversees operational management of the armed forces under the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan Republic.
WThe Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) is the commander and usually the highest-ranking officer of the Bangladesh Navy. The position is abbreviated as CNS in Bangladesh Navy, and currently held by an Admiral. The current CNS is Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal, who took office on 25 July 2020.
WThe Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy is the institutional head of the Royal Canadian Navy. This appointment also includes the title Chief of the Naval Staff and is based at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario. This individual reports to the Chief of the Defence Staff, who then responds to the Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Forces.
WThe Chief of the Naval Staff was from 1907 to 1994 the second most senior member of the Swedish Navy and headed the Naval Staff. The position was held by a senior member of Swedish Navy. In 2019, the Naval Staff was re-established and a Chief of the Naval Staff was appointed again.
WThe Chief of the Navy is the head of the Naval operations and the administrative head in the Somali Navy, and is under the Chief of Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defence (Somalia). The current Chief of the Navy is Rear Admiral Abaas Amiin Ali.
WThis article lists the commanders-in-chief of the Chilean Navy. The Chilean Navy is the naval force of Chile. The Chilean Navy dates back to 1817.
WThe Commander of the Croatian Navy is the official head of the Croatian Navy. Ivo Raffanelli is the current commander and was appointed in 2018.
WThe Chief of the Royal Danish Navy is the professional head of the Royal Danish Navy. Originally the position was held by the Admiralty and Commissioners College, which existed from 1660 until the end of absolute monarchy in 1848. Following the end of absolutism, the Minister for the Navy was created becoming the highest position in the Navy. With the collection of the Ministry of the Navy and the Ministry of War in 1905, command of the navy was moved again. Following the creation of the Defence Command in 1969, the commands for the three branches was collected, giving power to the Chief of Defence. On 1 January 2019, as part of the Danish Defence Agreement 2018–23, the Danish name was changed Naval Command.
WThe Chief of Staff of the French Navy is the head of the French Navy and is responsible to the Minister of the Armed Forces in relation to preparation and deployment. They are a subordinate of the Chief of the Defense Staff and their deputy is the Major General of the Navy. Since the 50's, the office has been held only by five-star admirals (OF-9). The current Chief is Amiral Christophe Prazuck since 13 July 2016.
WThe Inspector of the Navy is the commander of the Navy of the modern-day German Armed Forces, the Bundeswehr. Since the various bodies responsible for the high command of the German Navy were merged in 2012, the Inspector has been based at the Navy Command at Rostock. Before then, the Inspector was head of the Naval Staff of the Ministry of Defence, based in Bonn. Both the Inspector and his deputy hold the rank of vice admiral.
WThe Oberkommando der Marine (OKM), translated as High Command of the Navy or Upper Command of the Navy, was the high command and the highest administrative and command authority of the Kriegsmarine. It was officially formed from the Marineleitung of the Reichswehr on 11 January 1936. In 1937 it was combined with the newly formed Seekriegsleitung (SKL). There were two major re-organisations, in November 1939 and May 1944.
WThe head of the Ghana Navy is known by the official title of Chief of Naval Staff in the Ghana Armed Forces. The list of former heads lies below. The current Chief of Naval Staff is Rear Admiral Seth Amoama. He was appointed to the position by President Akuffo-Addo on 21 December 2018.
WThe Chief of the Naval Staff is the head, chief executive and chairman of the military staff of the Indian Navy. The Chief of the Naval Staff is the highest ranking naval officer on active service of the Indian Armed Forces unless the Chief of Defence is a navy officer. The Chief of Naval Staff is the primary adviser to the Government of India on naval affairs. The position is abbreviated CNS in Indian Navy cables and communication, and is always held by a full Admiral. The Chief of the Naval Staff is assisted by the Vice Chief of the navy staff.
WThe Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy is the highest position in the Indonesian Navy. The position is held by the four-star Admiral or Marine General, appointed by and reporting directly to the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. Chief of Staff is assisted by Vice Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, position is held by three-star Admiral or Marine General.
WThe Commander of the Iranian Navy is the highest-ranking position of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, and has operational control and is responsible for overall operations of the navy. The current Commander Hossein Khanzadi.
WThe Commander of the Israeli Navy is the head and highest-ranking officer of the Israeli Navy, and has operational control and is responsible for overall operations of the navy. The current Commander Eli Sharvit.
WThe Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy is the commander of the Italian Navy
WThe Imperial Japanese Navy General Staff was the highest organ within the Imperial Japanese Navy. In charge of planning and operations, it was headed by an Admiral headquartered in Tokyo.
WThe Chief of Naval Operations of the Republic of Korea is the head of the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN). The post was established following the induction of Joseon Coastal Guards into the Republic of Korea Armed Forces and the subsequent renaming of the organization as the Republic of Korea Navy in 1948. Originally held by a vice admiral, the post of CNO has been held by an admiral since 1968.
WThe Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy (CZsk) is the highest-ranking officer of the Royal Netherlands Navy. The CZsk reports directly to the Chief of the Netherlands Defence Staff.
WChief of Navy (CN) commands the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and is responsible to the Chief of Defence Force (CDF) for raising, training and sustaining those forces necessary to meet agreed government outputs. The CN acts as principal advisor to the CDF on Navy matters, and is the most senior appointment in the RNZN. The rank associated with the position is rear admiral, and CNs are generally appointed on a three-year term.
WThe Chief of Naval Staff is the highest ranking military officer of the Nigerian Navy. The position is often occupied by the most senior commissioned officer appointed by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.The Chief of Naval Staff reports to the Chief of Defence Staff, who also reports to the Defence Minister. The Statutory duty of the Officer is to formulate and execute policies towards the highest attainment of National Security and operational competence of the Nigerian Navy. The current Chief of Naval Staff is Ibok Ekwe Ibas who was appointed on July 13, 2015 by President Muhammadu Buhari to succeeded Usman Oyibe Jibrin.
WThe Chief of the Navy is the Commander–in–chief of the Royal Norwegian Navy.
WThe Chief of the Naval Staff ((Urdu: سربراہ پاک بحریہ, is a military appointment and a Statutory office held by the four-star rank admiral in the Pakistan Navy, who is nominated and appointed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan and confirmed by the President of Pakistan.
WThe Chief of the Navy is the overall commander and senior admiral of the Philippine Navy, the naval warfare branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is normally held by a three-star rank of Vice Admiral and was formerly known as the "Flag Officer-in-Command" until June 2020. He has operational control and is responsible for overall operations of the service, including the Philippine Marine Corps, and the Philippine Coast Guard and directly reports to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
WThe Commander of the Romanian Navy is the chief commanding authority of the Romanian Navy. The position dates to the period of the United Principalities. The current Commander of the Romanian Navy is Daniel Căpăţînă.
WThe Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy is the chief commanding authority of the Russian Navy. He is appointed by the President of Russia. The position dates to the period of the Russian Empire. The current Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy is Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov.
WThe Chief of Staff of the Navy or Admiral Chief of Staff of the Navy (AJEMA) is the highest-ranking military officer of the Spanish Navy that, under the authority of the Defence Minister, exercises command over the naval branch and, as such, is the principal military advisor to the Chief of the Defence Staff, the Minister of Defence, the Secretary of State for Defence, the Under-Secretary of Defence and the National Defence Council.
WThe Commander of the Navy is the professional head of the Sri Lanka Navy. The current Commander of the Navy is Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne. It is a position equivalent to that of First Sea Lord of the Royal Navy or Chief of Naval Operations in the United States Navy.
WChief of Navy is the most senior appointment in the Swedish Navy. The position Chief of Navy was introduced in 1936 and the current form in 2014.
WThe Commander of the Navy is the highest-ranking military officer and commander of the Republic of China Navy. The current Commander is Liu Chih-pin.
WThis list includes Commanders of the Turkish Naval Forces, who were, in their time of service, nominal heads of the Turkish Naval Forces.
WThe Commander of the Ukrainian Navy is the professional head of the Ukrainian Navy.
WThe First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff (1SL/CNS) is the professional head of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy and the whole Naval Service. The current First Sea Lord is Admiral Tony Radakin.
WThe chief of naval operations (CNO) is the professional head of the United States Navy. The position is a statutory office held by an admiral who is a military adviser and deputy to the secretary of the Navy. In a separate capacity as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the CNO is a military adviser to the National Security Council, the Homeland Security Council, the secretary of defense, and the president. The current chief of naval operations is Admiral Michael M. Gilday.
WThe Commander of the Yugoslav Navy was the highest ranking officer and official head of the Royal Yugoslav Navy and its successor.