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 Land Forces. The RAF's Deputy Commander (Operations) is the close equivalent of the two positions. ^[1]

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]

Fleet Commander and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff

Post holders have included:

• April-December 2012: Admiral Sir George Zambellas ^[3]
• December 2012 - Present: Vice Admiral Sir Philip Jones

Deputy Fleet Commander

• April-December 2012: Vice Admiral Sir Philip Jones^[4]
• Position Vacant^[5]

See also

• Commander Land Forces

References