Ademir Sobrinho (born 6 July 1952 in Espera Feliz) is a Brazilian Admiral of the fleet, and Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces between 2015 and 2019.[1]
Ademir Sobrinho | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces | |
| In office 7 December 2015 – 15 January 2019 | |
| President | Michel Temer |
| Minister of Defence | Aldo Rebelo |
| Preceded by | José Carlos De Nardi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 July 1952 Espera Feliz, Brazil |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Brazil |
| Branch/service |  Brazilian Navy |
| Years of service | 1970−present |
| Rank |  Admiral of the fleet |
Career
editSobrinho joined the Brazilian Navy in 1970,[2] and was declared a Navy Guard in 1976. Throughout his career, he held, among other functions, the command of the Frigate Independência (F-44), the command of the River Patrol Ship Rôndonia (P-51), the naval adidance in Italy and the command of the Amazon Flotilla.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Forças Armadas estudam envio de militares para auxiliar ONU em missões de paz". Agência Brasil (in Portuguese). 23 July 2019.
- ^ a b "Almirante Ademir Sobrinho deixa Estado Maior das Forças Armadas". Estado de Minas (in Portuguese). 15 January 2019.
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