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) SI(M) is a vice admiral [1] of Pakistan Navy, presently serving as the Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Operations) at Naval Headquarters.
The Admiral is an alumnus of the Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore and National Defence University, Islamabad. [2] [3] Furthermore, he holds a master's degree in Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, United States. [4]
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, [5] [6] and Flag Officer Sea Training. [5] 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] Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Welfare & Housing) and Commander Coast (COMCOAST). [1] [5] [6] Rab Nawaz has also represented Pakistan as the Defence and Naval Advisor in the United Kingdom. [2] [5]
In acknowledgment of his meritorious services, Vice Admiral Rab Nawaz has been honored with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) [7] [8] and the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military). [9] [10]
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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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