Admiral of the fleet (Australia)
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Abbreviation | AF |
Rank group | General officer |
Rank | Five-star |
Non-NATO rank | OF-10 |
Pay grade | O-11 |
Formation | 2 June 1938(ceremonial) |
Next lower rank | Admiral |
Equivalent ranks |
Admiral of the fleet (AF) is the highest rank in the
The subordinate naval rank, and highest active rank in the RAN, is
History
The rank evolved from the ancient sailing days and the admiral distinctions then used by the Royal Navy. The British fleet was divided into three divisions and each designated a colour, that of red, white, or blue. Each coloured division was assigned an admiral, who in turn had command over a vice admiral and a rear admiral. In the 18th century, the original nine ranks began to be filled by more than one person per rank. The admiral of the fleet commanded the admirals of the various divisions and thus, the entirety of the British fleet.
The organisation of the British fleet into coloured squadrons was abandoned in 1864, with the Royal Navy keeping the
Appointed |
Name |
Born |
Died |
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2 June 1938 | King George VI | 1895 | 1952 | King of Australia[1] |
1 April 1954 | Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh | 1921 | 2021 | Consort to Queen Elizabeth II of Australia
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See also
- Ranks of the Royal Australian Navy
- Australian Defence Force ranks and insignia
References
- ^ "No. 84". Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. 2 June 1938. p. 1651.