Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), is the title of the
United States Navy officer who commands the
United States Pacific Fleet (USPACFLT). Originally established in 1907 as a
two-star rear admiral's billet, the position has been held by a
four-star admiral
Admiral is one of the highest ranks in some navies. In the Commonwealth nations and the United States, a "full" admiral is equivalent to a "full" general in the army or the air force, and is above vice admiral and below admiral of the fleet, ...
since March 19, 1915.
, Admiral
Samuel J. Paparo Jr. is the 64th and current Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
History
The position has been known by several titles since its inception.
*1907 to December 6, 1922:
Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT)
*December 6, 1922 to April 1, 1931: Commander-in-Chief,
Battle Fleet (CINCBATFLT)
*April 1, 1931 to February 1, 1941: Commander, Battle Force,
United States Fleet (COMBATFOR)
*February 1, 1941 to October 24, 2002: Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT)
*October 24, 2002 to present: Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT)
List of commanders
See also
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Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command
Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (COMUSFF/COMFLTFORCOM) is the title of the United States Navy officer who serves as the commanding officer of the United States Fleet Forces Command. The U.S. Fleet Forces Command was originally established ...
References
Notes
External links
Official websiteU.S. Pacific Fleet Commanders
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*Commander, U.S. Pacific