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Navy Master Chief Petty Officer

For the Royal Navy equivalent, see Warrant Officer of the Naval Service.
For the USN equivalent, see Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy.
For the RAN equivalent, see Warrant Officer of the Navy.

The Navy Master Chief Petty Officer (Navy MCPO) is a unique non-commissioned position of office of the Indian Navy. The holder of this position is the most senior rating of the Indian Navy, equivalent to the Indian Air Force Master Warrant Officer (IAF MWO).[1]

Navy Master Chief Petty Officer
Incumbent
Dilbahadur Chhetri, VSM
MCERA I,
since 29 June 2023
 Indian Navy
TypeAdvisor
AbbreviationNavy MCPO
Reports toChief of the Naval Staff
AppointerChief of the Naval Staff
Formation1 May 2022; 2 years ago (2022-05-01)
First holderRajendra Kumar Behera, MCPO I

The Navy MCPO is appointed by the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) to foster seamless communication between CNS and sailors. The current Navy MCPO is Dilbahadur Chhetri, MCERA I, VSM.

Origin

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The first Navy MCPO was appointed by the 25th Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar. Rajendra Kumar Behera, MCPO I was appointed the first Navy MCPO on 1 May 2022.[2] The appointment of a senior enlisted leader serving as advisor to the CNS was to ensure seamless integration, effective communication and drive the change for a future-proof Indian Navy.[3] The Navy MCPO holds the crucial mantle of fostering seamless communication between the CNS and sailors.[4]

Insignia

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The Navy MCPO retains their rank and wear the insignia of Master Chief Petty Officer. In addition, they were the aiguillettes presented by the CNS.[4]

List of officeholders

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No. Portrait Name
(born–died) 		Term of office Ref.
Took office Left office Time in office
1   MCPO I
Rajendra Kumar Behera 		1 May 2022 30 June 2023 1 year, 60 days [5]
2   MCERA I
Dilbahadur Chhetri, VSM 		30 June 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 145 days [6]

References

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  1. ^ "Indianised and gender-neutral designations in the navy soon". Hindustan Times. 9 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  2. ^ "https://twitter.com/PIBBhubaneswar/status/1520766557797847042". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 8 October 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  3. ^ "https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1520759285629612033". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 8 October 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  4. ^ a b "Adm R Hari Kumar CNS presented aiguillettes to Dilbahadur Chhetri, MCERA I | Indian Navy". indiannavy.nic.in. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  5. ^ "https://twitter.com/DDNewsOdia/status/1521103753205919744". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 8 October 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  6. ^ "https://twitter.com/IN_INSShivaji/status/1674347283201286146". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 8 October 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
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