Osama El-Gendi

Osama El-Gendi (Arabic: أسامة الجندي; born 18 January 1953) is an officer in the Egyptian military.

Osama El-Gendi
Commander in Chief of the Egyptian Navy
Assumed office
14 August 2012
PresidentMohamed Morsi
Preceded byMohab Mamish
Personal details
Born (1953-01-18) 18 January 1953
Military service
Allegiance Egypt
Branch/service Egyptian Navy
Years of service1973–present
Rank Vice Admiral
CommandsMatrouh Naval Base
Battles/warsYom Kippur War
Egyptian–Libyan War

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

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