Mohammed Omar Osman

Vice Admiral
Mohammed Omar Osman
Commodore Admiral Osman in formal white dress
1st Chief of the Navy
In office
circa. 1975 – 1991
Succeeded byAdmiral Farah Qare
Personal details
Born1940 (age 83–84)
Italian East Africa (now Somalia)
Political party
  • XHKS (c. 1975–1991)
  • ONLF (1998-present)
Alma mater
  • Egypt Egyptian Military Academy
  • Soviet Union Kuznetsov Military Academy
Awards Order of the Somali Star, 1st Class
Military service
Allegiance Somalia
Branch/service Somali Navy
Years of service(1960's–1991)
Rank Vice Admiral
CommandsGeneral Staff of the Navy

Admiral Mohamed Omar Osman (born 1940) (Somali: Maxamad Cumar Cismaan) is a Somali admiral, war hero and the incumbent chairman of the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF).