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Who was the last commodore of the navy?
The last individual to hold the title of Commodore in the United States Navy was Commodore John W. O'Grady, who served in the 1980s. The rank of Commodore was officially discontinued in 1985, with the Navy transitioning to a two-star Rear Admiral rank instead. Prior to its discontinuation, the Commodore rank had been used to denote senior captains temporarily assigned to command multiple ships or units.
What is the origin of the word commodore?
It is a rank between Captain and Rear Admiral in the navy. A Captain is is command of one ship (his/her own) and a Commodore is in charge of more than one ship. The RAF has an Air-Commodore which is a rank above a Group Captain and below that of an Air-Marshal. The equivalent rank in the army is a Brigadier who is in charge of a brigade of men 3,000 to 5,000 in total. It is from the French term Commandeur which was one of the highest ranks in Knighthood.
What was a difference between the Great White Fleet black ships and Commodore Perrys black ships?
Commodore Perry's Black Ships used force to achieve goals.
How do you address an Air Commodore in a letter?
Dear Air Commodore (Name)
How do you address a rear admiral in a letter?
To address a Rear Admiral in letter form it's 'Admiral.'
What is a commodore admiral?
A commodore admiral is a flag officer of a rank between captain and rear admiral.
Is comodore higher or lower than admiral?
Commodore is not an actual US Navy rank anymore. It is a position held usually by a 0-6 (Captain) in the Navy. There are many different types/duties of a person holding the title/position of Commodore. So to answer your question an Admiral (0-7 +) would outrank a Commodore.
What is a higher ranking commander or admiral?
The highest rank in the US Navy is O-10 Admiral (4 stars). EXCEPT during wartime, when the rank of Fleet Admiral (5 stars) is attainable. A Captain in the US Navy is an O-6. Commodore is not used by the US Navy,
What are the titles of British Naval Officers?
Highest to Lowest # Admiral of the Fleet # Admiral # Vice-Admiral # Rear-Admiral # Commodore # Captain # Commander # Lieutenant Commander # Lieutenant # Sub-Lieutenant
Show the rank wise officers of Indian navy?
Admiral of the Fleet Admiral Vice Admiral Rear Admiral Commodore Captain Commander Lieutenant Commander Lieutenant Sub Lieutenant Ensign
What was a difference between Commodore Perry's Black Ships and the Great White fleet was?
Commodore Perry's Black Ships used force to achieve goals.
What was the difference between commodore Perry's Black Ships and the Great White Fleet?
Commodore Perry's Black Ships used force to achieve goals.
Who was Admiral Seaton Schroeder?
Commodore Seaton Schroeder was the first Naval Governor of Guam.
Who was the Commodore that destroyed the Spanish fleet in the Spanish American War?
Admiral George Dewey.
Who was the first admiral to send Marines in to combat?
Commodore Edward Preble at the Battle of Derna.
Did Commodore George Dewey lead the attack on the Spanish fleet in Cuba?
No, Admiral Sampson commanded in the Caribbean and Admiral Dewey at the Battle of Manila Bay.
What is a 1 star admiral in the US Navy called?
A one star Admiral is actually called a Commodore. During peace time there are no commodores. The Navy goes from Captain to Rear Admiral with two stars.
