Christopher Smith | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | Fleet Command (2022–) Deputy Chief of Navy (2020–22) Surface Force (2017–19) HMAS Canberra (2015–17) HMAS Darwin (2008–10) HMAS Gladstone (2002–04) |
| Battles / wars | Operation Helpem Fren Iraq War |
| Awards | Member of the Order of Australia Conspicuous Service Medal |
Rear Admiral Christopher Erson Smith, AM, CSM is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy. He has commanded the ships HMAS Gladstone (2002–04), HMAS Darwin (2008–10) and the flagship HMAS Canberra (2015–17), and served as Deputy Chief of Navy from September 2020 to December 2022. He was appointed Commander Australian Fleet on 16 December 2022.[1]