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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.
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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.
How do you address an Air Commodore in a letter?
Dear Air Commodore (Name)
What Was a long term result of Japan's encounter with Commodore Perry's ships?
Japan tried to built it's own modern navy before Perry's return
What is the difference between a Admiral and Commodore?
commodore is in command of two ships while an Admiral is in charge of three or more ships.
What rank is ENFN in the Navy?
An ENFN is an E3 in the United States Navy. The rate ENFN stands for Engineman, Fireman, and is the last rate before the serviceman becomes a non commissioned petty officer.
What is a Commodore?
The rank of "Commodore" is an honorary one, not an actual Navy rank (at least not in today's Navy). A Commodore is a Senior Navy Captain who is a Squadron Commander of a group of ships, submarines, aircraft, etc. Though the officer is addressed as "Commodore", he/she still wears the rank of Captain.
Can women be captains in the royal navy?
Yes there is in fact a female Commodore in the Royal Navy.
Who is commodore Matthew c perry?
Commodore Matthew C. Perry was a Commodore of the U. S. Navy. He served in both the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War.
When does the us navy promote officers to commodore?
Never. The rank of Commodore no longer exists. Its a positional title for some 0-6's.
Which rank in army is equal to commodore in navy?
Technically it's just a Colonel; there is no equivalent rank in the U.S. Army, as "Commodore" in the Navy isn't an actual rank. The rank of Commodore in the U.S. Navy is an honorary title, given to a Senior Captain who is typically a Squadron Commander (e.g., Submarine or Destroyer Squadron), often commanding units that have Captains or Commanders as CO's.
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.
WHO IS MATTHEW C. PERRY?
Commodore Matthew C. Perry was a Commodore of the U. S. Navy. He served in both the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War.
When did commodore Matthew Perry of the US navy open japan to trade?
1853
What is a commodore's insignia?
A commodore's insignia typically consists of a single-star or one or more stripes worn on the uniform to denote the rank of commodore. The specific design can vary depending on the navy or organization issuing the rank.
Is there a type of bird called a commodore?
Yes it has the largest wingspan in the world
Who entered Tokyo harbor in 1853 and confronted the Japanese for the sake of American sailors and trade?
Commodore Matthew Perry of the United States Navy
What has the author Tom Henderson Wells written?
Tom Henderson Wells has written: 'Commodore Moore and the Texas Navy' -- subject(s): Texas, Texas. Navy
