“Filipino: Hukbóng Dagat ng
Pilipinas” — Philippine Navy is a naval warfare service branch of AFP (Armed
Forces of the Philippines) one of three uniformed services of Republic of the
Philippines. It has estimated of 24,000 personnel active and operates 101 vessels.
The Philippine Navy administered
through DND (Department of National Defense) under AFP structure. Chief of
Staff, AFP (CSAFP), a four—star admiral (if the officer is from Philippine
Navy), the most senior military officer, senior naval officer is the Flag
Officer—in—Command, usually with rank of vice admiral. FOIC is solely
responsible for operational status and administration of the Navy.
Currently navy composed of two type
commands, Philippine Marine Corps and Philippine Fleet. It is organized into
seven naval operational commands, five naval support commands, and seven naval
support units.
The Philippine Fleet is under direct
command of the Commander Philippine Fleet while Marine Corps are answerable to
the commandant CPMC. However, due to that Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) is a
large part of Philippine Navy, FOIC retains much administrative and control
over the PMC.
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