Chief Of Navy (Australia)
The Chief of Navy is the most senior appointment in the Royal Australian Navy, responsible to the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) and the Secretary of Defence. The rank associated with the position is Vice Admiral (3-star).
Vice Admiral Ray Griggs is the current Chief of Navy and assumed this position in June 2011.
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