Admiral of the fleet (Turkey)
Admiral of the fleet (Turkish: Büyük amiral; lit. 'Grand admiral') is the highest rank in the Turkish Naval Forces. It is the equivalent of an Admiral of the fleet in other countries.
| Admiral of the fleet Büyük amiral | |
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| Country | Turkey |
| Service branch | Turkish Navy |
| NATO rank code | OF-10 |
| Formation | 1921 |
| Next lower rank | Oramiral |
| Equivalent ranks | Mareşal |
The rank of Admiral of the fleet can trace its origins to the Ottoman Empire, where the rank of Turkish: Kapudan Pasha (Ottoman Turkish: قپودان پاشا) was bestowed upon senior commanders upon order of the ruling Sultan.
The rank can only be bestowed by the National Assembly, and only given to a general who leads a navy with an extraordinary success in battle gaining a victory over the enemy. The rank has never been awarded.
The corresponding rank in the Turkish Land Forces and Turkish Air Force is Turkish: Mareşal.
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