Mark Norman (Canadian naval officer)
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| Allegiance |  Canada |
| Service |  Royal Canadian Navy |
| Years of service | 1980-present |
| Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Commands | HMCS St. John's Canadian Fleet - Atlantic |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of Military Merit Canadian Forces Decoration |
Vice-Admiral Mark A. G. Norman CMM CD is a Royal Canadian Navy officer who formerly served as Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy and is currently the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff of Canada.
Naval career
Educated in Queen's University, Norman joined the Naval Reserve in 1980 as a diesel mechanic before transferring to the regular force in 1985 as a Sub-lieutenant.[1] He became Commanding Officer of the frigate HMCS St. John's.[1] He went on to be Assistant Chief of Transformation in 2005, Director General Strategy, Chief Force Development in 2007 and Commander Canadian Fleet - Atlantic in 2009.[2] He then became Director General Maritime Force Development in 2010 and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff and Deputy Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy in June 2011 before becoming Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy in June 2013.[3] In January 2015, he was promoted to Vice Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces. His successor as Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy was Rear Admiral Ron Lloyd.[4]
Awards and Decorations
Norman's personal decorations:
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References
- ^ a b Commander of the RCN Royal Canadian Navy
- ^ Down to the sea in ships, m’lads . . . Queen's Alumni Review, 2009
- ^ Vice Admiral Mark Norman assumes command of the Royal Canadian Navy Daily Observer, June 2013
- ^ Tasker, John Paul (19 January 2016). "Top ranks of Canadian Forces get shake-up with new army, navy commanders". CBC News. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
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