Fleet Commander
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The Fleet Commander is a senior Royal Navy post. He provides ships, submarines and aircraft ready for operations and is based at Navy Command Headquarters.
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[edit] 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.[1]
[edit] Responsibilities
The Fleet Commander's purpose is to provide ships, submarines and aircraft ready for any operations that the Government requires.[1]
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Post holders have included:
- April-December 2012: Admiral Sir George Zambellas [2]
- December 2012 - Present: Vice Admiral Philip Jones
[edit] Deputy Fleet Commander
- April-December 2012: Vice Admiral Philip Jones[3]
- Position Vacant (unknown if part of new Royal Navy structure)
[edit] References
- ^ a b Navy Board
- ^ Ups and outs: October 2012 Defence Viewpoints
- ^ Royal Navy’s Deputy Fleet Commander Visits UK Hydrographic Office Subsea World News, 30 July 2012
