Fleet Commander
The Fleet Commander is a senior Royal Navy post, responsible for the operation, resourcing and training of the ships, submarines and aircraft, and personnel, of the Naval Service. He provides ships, submarines and aircraft ready for operations and is based at Navy Command Headquarters. The British Army equivalent is Commander Field Army. The RAF's Deputy Commander (Operations) is the close equivalent of the two positions. [1]
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History
The post was created in April 2012 following a reorganisation of the Royal Navy and a re-designation of the former role of Commander-in-Chief Fleet.[2]
Responsibilities
The Fleet Commander's purpose is to provide ships, submarines and aircraft ready for any operations that the Government requires.[2]
Post holders have included:
- April–December 2012: Admiral Sir George Zambellas [3]
- December 2012 – February 2016: Vice Admiral Sir Philip Jones
- February 2016: Vice Admiral Ben Key[4]
Deputy Fleet Commander
- April–December 2012: Vice Admiral Sir Philip Jones[5]
- Position Vacant[6]
See also
References
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- ↑ Ups and outs: October 2012 Defence Viewpoints
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- ↑ Navy senior staff, March 2013
