Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Pakistan)
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| Deputy Chief of The Naval Staff | |
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Branch |  Pakistan Navy |
| Headquarter | Naval Headquarters (NHQ) Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Nickname(s) | DCNS |
The Deputy Chief of The Naval staff (DCNS) are several senior administrative appointments and Principal Staff Officers (PSOs). They are also the commander of their respective branch in the Pakistan Navy and these commands are currently directed by Rear Admirals a two star rank in the Navy and are reporting and functioning under the Chief of The Naval Staff and Vice Chief of The Naval Staff.
Commands
Due to the influence from the Royal Navy and later by the United States Navy since its earliest inception, the Pakistan Navy has a unique command structure and the Navy's functionality is divided in various branches.
- DCNS Operations
- DCNS Supply
- DCNS Personal
- DCNS Projects
- DCNS Materials
- DCNS Administration
- DCNS Training and Evaluation
- DCNS Welfare and Housing
See also
References
Source: Pakistan Navy Official Website PN Organizations}
External links
- Official website of Pakistan Navy
- However, the most senior admiral in the Navy, Admiral Mohammad Zakaullah, was instead promoted to the four-star appointment. He continued serving as the DCNS (Operations) at the Navy NHQ.[[1]]