Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Pakistan)


Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff
Flag of the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff
AbbreviationACNS
SeatNaval Headquarters (NHQ)
Islamabad, Pakistan
NominatorDeputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS)
AppointerChief of the Naval Staff (CNS)
Formation3 March 1972; 52 years ago (1972-03-03)
SuccessionSubjected to the decision of the Chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy.
Unofficial namesAssistant Naval Chief
SalaryAccording to Pakistan Military officer's Pay Grade(BPS-20)
WebsiteOfficial website

The Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (ACNS) are several important senior military appointments in the Pakistan Navy and are the second in command (S-in-C) of their respective branch and these appointments are held by senior officers of Commodore rank and are reporting and functioning directly under their respective Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS) who are the branch and principle staff commanders.