Office of the Naval Secretary | |
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![]() Ensign of the Royal Navy | |
since 2022 | |
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 |
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]
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]