Raja Rab Nawaz | |
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| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
| Service/ |  Pakistan Navy |
| Years of service | 1987-present |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral  |
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Raja Rab Nawaz HI(M) is a Vice Admiral [1] and Flag Officer in Pakistan Navy, presently serving as the Commander Coast (COMCOAST), [2] [3] responsible for overseeing all the coastal units of Pakistan Navy. [4]
The Admiral is an alumnus of the Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore and National Defence University, Islamabad. [5] [6] Furthermore, he holds a master's degree in Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, United States. [7]
Commissioned into the Operations Branch of the Pakistan Navy in 1991, Rab Nawaz has built a distinguished career marked by extensive experience in various Command and Staff appointments. His command roles include serving as the Commanding Officer of PNS ZULFIQUAR, [2] [3] [5] [6] Commander West, [2] [3] and Flag Officer Sea Training. [2] Additionally, he has held staff positions such as Fleet Operations Officer to Commander Pakistan Fleet, [2] [3] [5] [6] Director of Operational Research, [2] [3] [5] [6] Director Naval Operational Plans, [2] [3] [5] [6] Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Plans), [2] [3] [5] [6] Chief Staff Officer to Commander Pakistan Fleet, [2] [3] [5] [6] and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Welfare & Housing). [1] Rab Nawaz has also represented Pakistan as the Defence and Naval Advisor in the United Kingdom. [2] [5] [6]
In acknowledgment of his meritorious services, Vice Admiral Rab Nawaz has been honored with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) [8] [9] and the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military). [10] [11]
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| Pakistan Navy Operations Branch Badge | |||
| Command at Sea insignia | |||
| Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Crescent of Excellence) | Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) | Tamgha-e-Baqa 1998 | |
| Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan 2002 | Tamgha-e-Azm (Medal of Conviction) (2018) | 10 Years Service Medal | 20 Years Service Medal |
| 30 Years Service Medal | Jamhuriat Tamgha (Democracy Medal) 1988 | Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha (Resolution DayGolden Jubilee Medal) 1990 | Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan (Independence DayGolden Jubilee Medal) 1997 |
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