Raja Rab Nawaz HI(M) SI(M) is a Vice Admiral[1] and Flag Officer in Pakistan Navy, presently serving as the Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Operations) at Naval Headquarters.
Raja Rab Nawaz | |
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| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
| Service |  Pakistan Navy |
| Years of service | 1987-present |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
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| Awards | |
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Education
editThe Admiral is an alumnus of the Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore and National Defence University, Islamabad.[2][3] Furthermore, he holds a master's degree in Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, United States.[4]
Career
editCommissioned into the Operations Branch of the Pakistan Navy in 1991, Rab Nawaz has built a distinguished career marked by extensive experience in various Command and Staff appointments. His command roles include serving as the Commanding Officer of PNS ZULFIQUAR,[2][3][5][6] Commander West,[5][6] and Flag Officer Sea Training.[5] Additionally, he has held staff positions such as Fleet Operations Officer to Commander Pakistan Fleet,[2][3][5][6] Director of Operational Research,[2][3][5][6] Director Naval Operational Plans,[2][3][5][6] Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Plans),[2][3][5][6] Chief Staff Officer to Commander Pakistan Fleet,[2][3][5][6] Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Welfare & Housing) and Commander Coast (COMCOAST).[1][5][6] Rab Nawaz has also represented Pakistan as the Defence and Naval Advisor in the United Kingdom.[2][5]
Awards and decorations
editIn acknowledgment of his meritorious services, Vice Admiral Rab Nawaz has been honored with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)[7][8] and the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military).[9][10]
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| Pakistan Navy Operations Branch Badge | |||
| Command at Sea insignia | |||
| Hilal-e-Imtiaz
(Crescent of Excellence) |
Sitara-e-Imtiaz
(Star of Excellence) |
Tamgha-e-Baqa
1998 | |
| Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan
2002 |
Tamgha-e-Azm
(Medal of Conviction) (2018) |
10 Years Service Medal | 20 Years Service Medal |
| 30 Years Service Medal | Jamhuriat Tamgha
(Democracy Medal) 1988 |
Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha
(Resolution Day Golden Jubilee Medal) 1990 |
Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan
(Independence Day Golden Jubilee Medal) 1997 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Four naval officers made vice admiral". Dawn. 2023-07-06. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Commodore Raja Rab Nawaz of Pakistan Navy Promoted to the Rank of Rear Admiral". Inter-Services Public Relations. 2020-03-19. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Commodore Raja Rab Nawaz promoted to rear admiral". The News International. 2020-03-20. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ Nawaz, Raja Rab (December 2004). Thesis and Dissertation - Maritime Strategy in Pakistan. Naval Postgraduate School (Thesis). Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Rear Admiral Raja Rab Nawaz assumed command as commander coast". Associated Press of Pakistan. 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "New COMCOAST". Dawn. 2022-11-11. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ "President approves to confer 'Military Awards' on officers & soldiers of Pakistan Army, Navy & Air Force". Radio Pakistan. 2021-08-14. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ Zakaullah (2022-03-24). "President confers military awards on officers, jawans". Associated Press of Pakistan. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ "Military awards announced for officers and men of Armed Forces". Geo TV. 2016-08-13. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ Pakistan High Commission London (2016-08-16). "Commodore Raja Rab Nawaz, Defence & Naval Adviser Pakistan High Commission London awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz by President of Pakistan". Twitter. Retrieved 2024-01-02.