Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Explained

Post:Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Insignia:Seal of the Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet.svg
Insigniasize:100px
Insigniacaption:Commander's seal
Flag:Flag of a United States Navy admiral.svg
Flagborder:yes
Flagsize:125px
Flagcaption:Flag of a U.S. Navy four-star admiral
Incumbent:Admiral Stephen Koehler
Incumbentsince:April 4, 2024
Department:United States Pacific Fleet
Abbreviation:COMPACFLT
Reports To:
    Seat:Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
    Appointer:The President
    Appointer Qualified:with Senate advice and consent
    Termlength:2–3 years
    Formation:July 22, 1907
    First:RADM William T. Swinburne
    Deputy:Deputy Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet
    Website:Official website

    The Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), is the title of the United States Navy officer who commands the United States Pacific Fleet (USPACFLT). Originally established in 1907 as a two-star rear admiral's billet, the position has been held by a four-star admiral since March 19, 1915.

    , Admiral Stephen Koehler is the 65th and current Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet.[1]

    History

    The position has been known by several titles since its inception.

    In popular culture

    In the movie,, Val Kilmer plays Adm. Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

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    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Admiral Stephen T. "Web" Koehler. 2024-04-05. U.S. Pacific Fleet.