rear admiral

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rear admiral

an officer holding flag rank in any of certain navies, junior to a vice admiral

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The following article is from The Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1979). It might be outdated or ideologically biased.

Rear Admiral

(Russian, kontr-admiral; from French, contre-amiral), the lowest (junior) admiral’s rank in the navies of the majority of states, corresponding to the rank of major general in the ground forces. In Russia the rank of rear admiral was introduced in 1699; for a time in the early 18th century, the Russian Navy had the ranks of shautbenakht and arir-admiral instead. The rank of rear admiral was definitively established by the Table of Ranks of Jan. 24, 1722. In the Soviet Navy the rank of rear admiral was reintroduced by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on May 7, 1940.

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Rear Admiral Fadavi underlined that the US has come to the conclusion that "the losses and harms of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran will be way bigger than its gains".

IRGC Commander: Enemies Wary of Military Confrontation against Iran

Rear Admiral Khanzadi underscored that the only way to fill this vacuum was regional cooperation and creating desirable trends to increase the regional power, adding, "This will happen in the near future and there is no doubt about it."

Commander: Iranian Navy, IRGC in Full Control of US Warships

Rear Admiral Sayyari, for his part, said, "The Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan as two friendly, brotherly and neighboring states do not allow foreigners to interfere and sow discord between them at all."

Iran, Pakistan military leadership discuss defense cooperation

In recognition of his meritorious services, Rear Admiral Javaid Iqbal has been decorated with Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military).

PN Commodore Javaid Iqbal promoted to rank of Rear Admiral

Rear Admiral Mirza Foad Amin Baig was commissioned in Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1990 after completion of initial training at Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth UK.

Two Commodores of Pakistan Navy promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral

During the visit to Karachi, Commander Turkish Naval Forces called on Commander Karachi, Rear Admiral Ather Mukhtar, Commander Coast, Rear Admiral Moazzam Ilyas and Commander Pakistan Fleet, Rear Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi in separate meetings.During the meetings, besides discussions on professional matters and bilateral naval collaboration, the Commander Turkish Naval Forces lauded Pakistan Navy's role and commitments in maintaining peace and stability in the region through persistent participation in Coalition Counter Terrorism and Counter Piracy Task Forces.

Turkish Naval Forces Commander visitsfield commands of Pakistan Navy

Hermogino was also one of four officials who were promoted from being a commodore to rear admiral.

New man at the helm of Coast Guard

Rear Admiral Gaudencio Collado Jr., commander of the Philippine Fleet

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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced Friday that Rear Admiral John Kirby will serve as the next chief Pentagon spokesman and principal spokesman for the defense secretary.

U.S. Defense Secretary Hagel Announces New Pentagon Spokesman

Muscat, Sept 16 (ONA) Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis al-Ra'eesi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) returned from the United Kingdom (UK) today after taking part in celebrations of marking the 150th anniversary of establishing Britannia Royal Naval College.

RNO Commander Returns Home

In a ceremony held on July 12 in Halifax, Defence Minister Peter MacKay was on hand to congratulate Rear Admiral David Gardam for the "leadership and dedication" he demonstrated as Commander of Maritime Forces for the past three years, while welcoming Rear Admiral John Newton to the post.