Karl Wiesner

R Adm (JG) Karl Wiesner PS MMM
Born	Mbuzini, Transvaal
Allegiance	South Africa
Service / branch	South African Navy
Rank	Rear Admiral (JG)
Commands	Director Maritime Warfare SAS Isandlwana (F146) SAS Job Masego SAS Kobe Coetsee

Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Karl Wiesner PS MMM is a retired South African Navy officer, who served as Director Maritime Warfare. ^{[1] [2]}

He attended the United States Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island where he earned a diploma in National Security and Strategy and was awarded the Vice Admiral Doyle prize for International Law and Peacekeeping. ^[3]

He commanded SAS Isandlwana (F146) from 2002 to 2007. ^[4]

He also commanded the Warrior class strike craft SAS Job Masego and SAS Kobe Coetsee.

He is currently the chief commercial operations officer of South African Shipyards. ^{[5] [6]}

Awards and decorations

• iPhrothiya yeSiliva (Silver Protea) (PS)
• Military Merit Medal (MMM)
• Pro Patria Medal
• Southern Africa Medal
• General Service Medal (South Africa)
• Unitas (Unity) Medal
• Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (20 Year Clasp)
• Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years))

References

1. "Promotions and transfers: Brigadier General/Rear Admiral (Junior Grade)". 4 November 2010.
2. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 November 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
3. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
4. Maclennan, Ben (22 February 2007). "First black frigate captain takes command". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
5. "Die Burger 09 Augustus 1999 SakeBURGER Bladsy 5: Duitse korvet-kontra…". Archived from the original on 26 November 2014.
6. "DIE BURGER LAASTE ,8 Maart 1997 bladsy 13:Tot siens, Kobie". Archived from the original on 1 December 2014.

Military offices
Preceded by Bubele Mhlana	Director Fleet Force Preparation 2013–2014	Succeeded by Solomon Pieteson
Preceded by Hanno Teuteberg	Director Maritime Warfare 2011–2012	Succeeded by Digby Thomson
Unknown	OC SAS Isandlwana 2002 –2007	Unknown