Sean Wat
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Sean Wat | |
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.jpg) Wat in 2023 | |
| Chief of Navy | |
| Assumed office 10 March 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Aaron Beng |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1984 (age 39–40) Singapore |
| Alma mater | Stanford University (BS, BA)[1] |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Singapore |
| Branch/service | Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Years of service | 2002–present |
| Rank | Rear-Admiral |
| Commands | Chief of Navy (2023–present) |
Sean Wat Jianwen is a Singaporean one-star rear-admiral who has been serving as Chief of Navy since 2023.[2][3]
Education
Wat was awarded the President’s Scholarship and the Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship, to studying at Stanford University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Philosophy respectively.[4]
Military career
Wat enlisted into the SAF in 2002.[2] He was Commanding Officer of the frigate RSS Supreme and subsequently Commanding Officer of the Frigate Squadron.[3] He was also Director of the Defence Policy Office.[3]
Prior to his appointment as Chief of Navy, Wat was the Navy's Fleet Commander since Jul 2022.[1]
Awards and decorations
Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Perak (Tentera) (Public Administration Medal, Silver (Military)) - PPA(P)
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal with 15 year clasp
Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal- Naval Warfare Badge
- MARSEC Boarding Skills Badge
- Basic Diving Badge
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References
- ^ a b "Chief of Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy". Ministry of Defence (Singapore). 10 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ a b "RADM Aaron Beng becomes first Navy chief to be appointed Singapore's Chief of Defence Force". Channel News Asia. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c "First naval officer to be Chief of Defence Force will add value to SAF but has 'big shoes to fill': Analysts". Today. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "SAF officers are leading, serving and defending the nation amid the tumult of living in pandemic times". Today. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
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