Naval Secretary

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).

For the former British cabinet political office, see First Lord of the Admiralty.
Office of the Naval Secretary
Ensign of the Royal Navy
Incumbent
Rear-Admiral Jude Terry
since 2022
Ministry of Defence
Member ofNavy Command
NominatorSecretary of State for Defence
AppointerMonarch of the United Kingdom
Term lengthNot fixed (typically 1–3 years)
Inaugural holderCaptain John Harrison
Formation1800-current
Websiteroyalnavy.mod.uk

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.

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