Flag Officer-in-Command of the Philippine Navy | |
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since November 15, 2024 | |
Philippine Navy | |
Abbreviation | FOIC-PN |
Reports to | Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
Appointer | President of the Philippines with the consent of the Commission on Appointments |
Term length | 2 years [1] |
Constituting instrument | Republic Act No. 11939 [1] |
Formation | May 20, 1898 |
Deputy | Vice-Commander of the Philippine Navy Chief of Naval Staff |
The Flag Officer-in-Command (FOIC) is the overall commander and senior admiral of the Philippine Navy, the naval warfare branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is normally held by a three-star rank of Vice Admiral. He has operational control and is responsible for overall operations of the service, including the Philippine Marine Corps, and directly reports to the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.