Naval Secretary
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For the former British cabinet political office, see First Lord of the Admiralty.
The Naval Secretary is the Royal Navy officer who advises the First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff on naval officer appointing (and General Officers).[1]
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Office of the Naval Secretary | |
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Ministry of Defence | |
Member of | Navy Command |
Nominator | Secretary of State for Defence |
Appointer | Monarch of the United Kingdom |
Term length | Not fixed (typically 1–3 years) |
Inaugural holder | Captain John Harrison |
Formation | 1800-current |
Website | royalnavy.mod.uk |
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Their counterpart in the British Army is the Military Secretary. The Royal Air Force equivalent is the Air Secretary. The Director People and Training has taken over the role, combining the responsibilities of Flag Officer Sea Training.[2]