Admiral of the fleet (Turkey)
| Admiral of the fleet Büyük amiral | |
|---|---|
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| Country | Turkey |
| Service branch | Turkish Navy |
| NATO rank code | OF-10 |
| Formation | 1921 |
| Next lower rank | Oramiral |
| Equivalent ranks | Mareşal |
Admiral of the fleet (Turkish: Büyük amiral; lit. 'Grand admiral') is the highest rank in the Turkish Naval Forces.[1] It is the equivalent of an Admiral of the fleet in other countries.[1]
The rank of Admiral of the fleet can trace its origins to the earlier Ottoman Empire, where the rank of Turkish: Kapudan Pasha (Ottoman Turkish: قپودان پاشا) was bestowed upon senior commanders upon order of the head of state in the ruling Sultan.
The rank can only be bestowed by the National Assembly, and only given to a general who leads a navy with an extraordinary success in battle gaining a victory over the enemy.[2] The rank has never been awarded.
The corresponding rank in the Turkish Land Forces and Turkish Air Force is Turkish: Mareşal.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b STANAG 2116, p. B-3.
- ^ "Türk Silâhlı Kuvvetleri Personel Kanunu" [Turkish Armed Forces Employee Law] (in Turkish). p. 4398. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ STANAG 2116, pp. A-3, C-3.
- Military Committee Land Standardization Board (25 February 2010). STANAG 2116 (6th ed.). NATO Standardization Agency.