Marcelo Srur Explained

Marcelo Srur
Birth Date:1957 3, df=yes
Allegiance:Argentina
Branch:Navy
Rank:Vice Admiral
Commands:
  • Chief of the General Staff of the Navy (2013–2017)

Vice Admiral Marcelo Eduardo Hipólito Srur (born March 29, 1957)[1] is a former Argentine Navy officer, whose last position was Chief of the General Staff of the Navy — i.e., the head of Argentine Navy.

Career

He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1979. He served as Commander of Training and Recruiting[2] from 2013 until his appointment as Chief of the General Staff.

On 15 December 2017, Srur was removed from his post following the disappearance of the San Juan the month before.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vicealmirante Marcelo Eduardo Hipólito Srur . Argentine Navy . August 22, 2016.
  2. Web site: New Army chief named by gov't . Buenos Aires Herald . January 15, 2016 . August 22, 2016 . Suñer, Diego Luis.
  3. News: ARA San Juan: Argentina navy chief sacked after loss of submarine. BBC News. 16 December 2017.