Abbas Raza
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Vice Admiral
Abbas Raza joined Pakistan Navy
in June 1973. He got commission in the Operations branch in 1975 and won the coveted Sword of Honor
. Abbas Raza has specialised in Naval Communications. He did his Staff Course from Royal Naval Staff College, Greenwich, UK and National Defence Course from National Defence University, Islamabad
, Commanding Officer of two Type-21 Frigates, Commander Auxiliary and Mine Warfare Squadron, Principal Secretary to Chief of the Naval Staff
, Naval Attache in France, Director General Joint Warfare and Training at Joint Services Headquarters, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Projects) and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations). In recognition to his meritorious services, the Admiral has been decorated with Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military). He is currently serving as Commander Pakistan Fleet of Pakistan Navy
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Vice Admiral
Vice admiral is a senior naval rank of a three-star flag officer, which is equivalent to lieutenant general in the other uniformed services. A vice admiral is typically senior to a rear admiral and junior to an admiral...
Abbas Raza joined Pakistan Navy
Pakistan Navy
The Pakistan Navy is the naval warfare/service branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces. Pakistan's Navy is responsible for Pakistan's coastline along the Arabian Sea and the defense of important civilian harbors and military bases...
in June 1973. He got commission in the Operations branch in 1975 and won the coveted Sword of Honor
Sword of Honor
The Sword of Honour is an honorary sword awarded to that “Gentleman Cadet” or “Gentlewoman Cadet” who achieves an overall best performance during his or her entire training period at the Pakistan Military Academy at Kakul, the Pakistan Air Force Academy at Risalpur, or the Pakistan Naval Academy at...
. Abbas Raza has specialised in Naval Communications. He did his Staff Course from Royal Naval Staff College, Greenwich, UK and National Defence Course from National Defence University, Islamabad
National Defence University, Islamabad
The National Defense University is an institution of higher education funded by the Ministry of Defence of Government of Pakistan, intended to facilitate high-level training, education, and the development of national security strategy...
Naval career
He has served on various Command and Staff appointments including Deputy Commandant Pakistan Naval AcademyPakistan Naval Academy
The Pakistan Naval Academy The Pakistan Naval Academy The Pakistan Naval Academy (formerly known as Pakistan Naval Station Rahbar (PNS Rahbar) is a four-year coeducational federal military academy located in Manora Island, Sindh Province, Pakistan...
, Commanding Officer of two Type-21 Frigates, Commander Auxiliary and Mine Warfare Squadron, Principal Secretary to Chief of the Naval Staff
Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)
The Chief of the Naval Staff, abbreviated as CNS, is the highest ranking officer in the Pakistani Navy unless a 4-star naval officer is appointed as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. The current Chief of the Naval Staff is Admiral Asif Sandila who commands the Navy. The CNS reports...
, Naval Attache in France, Director General Joint Warfare and Training at Joint Services Headquarters, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Projects) and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations). In recognition to his meritorious services, the Admiral has been decorated with Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military). He is currently serving as Commander Pakistan Fleet of Pakistan Navy
Pakistan Navy
The Pakistan Navy is the naval warfare/service branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces. Pakistan's Navy is responsible for Pakistan's coastline along the Arabian Sea and the defense of important civilian harbors and military bases...
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