Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
The Chief Petty Officer of the Navy is the senior non-commissioned member in the Royal Canadian Navy.
| Chief Petty Officer of the Royal Canadian Navy | |
|---|---|
 Rank Insignia | |
Incumbent David Steeves since May 2019 | |
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| Type | Non Commissioned Member |
| Reports to | Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy |
The primary role of the Chief Petty Officer of the Navy is to provide the Commander of the Navy with the non-commissioned sailor's perspective, acting on behalf of all sailors in the Navy.[1]
They are also the senior advisor to the Commander of the Navy on dress, discipline, professional development, administration, morale, training, welfare, conditions of service and the Quality of Life of all military personnel within the Navy. [1]
List of Chief Petty Officers of the Navy
| Name | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Robert Cléroux | 2007 - August 2010[2] |
| Claude Laurendeau | August 2010[2] - July 2012 |
| Tom Riefesel | August 2012 - August 2016 |
| Michel Vigneault | August 2016 - May 2019 |
| David Steeves | May 2019 - present[3] |
References
- "RCN Leadership". Royal Canadian Navy. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- Blakeley, Darlene (August 9, 2010). "Departing MCPO always made welfare of sailors a top priority" (PDF). Trident. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- https://www.lookoutnewspaper.com/royal-canadian-navy-welcomes-new-commander/
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