Osama El-Gendi
Osama El-Gendi | |
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Commander in Chief of the Egyptian Navy | |
Assumed office 14 August 2012 | |
President | Mohamed Morsi |
Preceded by | Mohab Mamish |
Personal details | |
Born | 18 January 1953 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Years of service | 1973–present |
Rank | ![]() |
Commands | Matrouh Naval Base |
Battles/wars | Yom Kippur War Egyptian–Libyan War |
Osama El-Gendi (Arabic: أسامة الجندي; born 18 January 1953) is an officer in the Egyptian military.
He graduated from the Naval Academy in Alexandria in 1973 in time to serve on a frigate as a fire direction officer during the Yom Kippur War and saw action outside the territorial waters near Damietta.[1] On 14 August 2012, President Mohamed Morsi appointed him as the Commander of the Egyptian Navy after dismissing Vice Admiral Mohab Mamish.[2] He is a member of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces.
Military education[]
- Bachelor of the Navy studies[3]
- The captain of the high seas, August's course[3]
- Specific leadership course[3]
- M.A. of military sciences and the navy studies, Egyptian Joint command college[3]
- War staff course (Naval Specialization)[3]
- Crisis Management / Negotiation course[3]
- Advanced War Course - Nasser Military Academy[3]
- Advanced Distinguished leaders Course - Nasser Military Academy.[3]
- M.A. of the global transport, The Arab academy for sciences and technology and the maritime transport.[3]
Main commands[]
- Commander of Group in the Second Brigade Missile Frigates[3] 1989-1993
- Commander of Second Brigade of Boats[3] 1993-1997
- Chief of Operations of Red Sea Fleet[3] 1997-2000
- Commander of Matrouh Naval Base[3] 2000-2004
- Commander of Red Sea Fleet[3] 2004-2008
- Commander-in-Chief of Alexandria Naval Base and Mediterranean Fleet[3] 2008-2011
- Chief of Naval Operations[3] 2011-2012
- Chief of staff of the Egyptian Navy[3] 2012-
Medals and Decorations[]
- Medal of the 25th of April[3]
- Medal of Military Duty, Second Class.[3]
- Medal of Military Duty, First Class.[3]
- Medal of Training, First Class[3]
- Distinguished Service Decoration.[3]
- Longevity and Exemplary Medal[3]
- Medal of the Egyptian Navy.[3]
- Silver Jubilee Medal of 6 October victory 25th Anniversary[3]
- Golden Jubilee Medal of 23 July 50th Anniversary[3]
- Silver Jubilee Medal of 25 April Anniversary[3]
- January 25 Medal[3]
References[]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2012-08-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Morsy appoints new military commanders". Daily News Egypt. 2011-03-30. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab "Profile: Osama el-Gendi". Egyptian Ministry of Defense. Archived from the original on 2017-12-05. Retrieved 2014-03-13.
Categories:
- 1953 births
- Living people
- Egyptian Navy admirals
- Egyptian people of the Yom Kippur War
- Members of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces