Английская Википедия:Glen Syndercombe
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Vice Admiral Glen Syndercombe Шаблон:Post-nominals (17 November 1931Шаблон:Snd18 July 2005) was a former Chief of the South African Navy.[1]
Born in Cape Town, Syndercomb attended school in Sea Point. His nautical career began in January 1948 with a two-year cadetship at the SA Nautical College General Botha.[2]
Early career
His seagoing career began in the British merchant service in 1950 as a cadet, and his first command came 10 years later in South Africa's Department of Sea Fisheries when he was appointed master of the fisheries survey vessel, Sardinops.
In 1959 he managed to fit in a course of studies at the University of Southampton[1] before transferring from the merchant service to the SA Navy in 1960 as a junior officer.
- Joined S.A.Navy as lieutenant in 1960.[3]
- 1960Шаблон:Snd1963 Navigation officer Шаблон:SAS and Шаблон:SAS.
- 1963Шаблон:Snd1964 Long ND course, Шаблон:HMS.[1]
- 1964Шаблон:Snd1966 Squadron navigation officer of 10 Frigate Squadron in Шаблон:SAS.
- 1966Шаблон:Snd1969 Officer in Charge SAN Radar School in Durban.
- 1969Шаблон:Snd1972 Project officer. Promoted to commander.
In October 1972 he became commanding officer of the destroyer Шаблон:SAS[1] for two years before being appointed Senior Staff Officer Operations on the staff of the Commander of Naval Operations.[4] This was followed by a one-year stint as a project officer for the Strike Craft project and then as commanding officer of the newly formed strike craft squadron from June 1976, in the rank of captain. In 1979 he completed the Special Joint Staff Course at the South African Defence College and in January 1980 was appointed Director of Naval Operations and promoted to Commodore[1] In October 1982 he became a rear admiral and Chief of Naval Staff Operations.[1][5]
In 1985 he was promoted to vice admiral and appointed Chief of the S.A. Navy.[6]
Honours and awards
The following were awarded:[1][7]
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- Файл:Cinta Presidente de la República "Gran Oficial".png Chilean Grand Officer II Class
- Файл:Estrella al Merito Militar 01.png Chilean Star of Military Merit
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References
See also
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