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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 | |
| President | Mohamed Morsi |
| Preceded by | Mohab Mamish |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 January 1953 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Egypt |
| Branch/service |  Egyptian Navy |
| Years of service | 1973–present |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Matrouh Naval Base |
| Battles/wars | Yom 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
edit- 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
edit- 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
edit- 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
edit- ^ "اليوم السابع | ننشر السيرة الذاتية لقائدى الدفاع الجوى والبحرى الجديدين.. اللواء التراس تخرج عام 1972 وشارك فى حرب أكتوبر.. والجندى تقلد العديد من المناصب فى البحرية المصرية". Archived from the original on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ "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.