Pakistan Forces: PAKISTAN NAVY

Pakistan Navy

Introduction:

Pakistan Navy is the Naval Warfare Branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces. There is an important role of the Pak Navy in the protection of Pakistan on its sea borders. Pakistan Navy is one of the most powerful Navy in the world. Most of the countries did exercises with the Pakistan navy every year. Pak Navy trained them for better performance.

Motto of Pakistan Navy: " حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ "

Information:

Pakistan Navy has one of the best armed and nuclear weapons, Pakistan Navy is also known as a powerful navy in the world. In the Indo-Pak war, Pak Navy has a great performance. Pak Navy destroyed most of the Indian fighter ships and gave them a big loss.

Now we will discuss the Ranks of the Pak Navy :

Midshipman ( Junior Officer )
Sub-lieutenant ( Junior Officer )
Lieutenant ( Junior Officer )
Lieutenant Commander ( Senior Officer )
Commander ( Senior Officer )
Captain ( Senior Officer )
Commodore ( Flag Officer )
Rear-Admiral ( Flag Officer )
Vice-Admiral ( Flag Officer )
Admiral ( Flag Officer ) -- Current Naval Chief (Adm. Amjad Khan Niazi)

In Pakistan Navy, there are 53,800 personnel. There are 31,300 active-duty sailors and 7000 reserve forces. The strength of the Marines is 10,000, and there is 3000 maritime security, and civilian personnel is 2800.

The President of Pakistan is the Commander in Chief of the Pak Navy. The headquarters of the Pak Navy is in Islamabad.

More Information:

The Pakistan Navy is the naval warfare branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces, responsible for guarding Pakistan's 1,046 km-long coastline along the Arabian Sea, in addition to its territorial waters. Here are some key facts about the Pakistan Navy:

1. Founded: August 14, 1947, after the partition of British India.

2. Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan.

3. Mission: To protect Pakistan's maritime interests and help in maintaining regional peace and stability.

4. Fleet: Pakistan Navy has a fleet of 31 frigates, destroyers, submarines, patrol boats, minesweepers, fast attack crafts, and amphibious vessels.

5. Bases: Pakistan Navy has three major bases located in the coastal cities of Karachi, Gwadar, and Ormara.

6. Personnel: Approximately 30,000 active duty personnel, including 3,700 officers and 26,300 sailors.

7. Training: Pakistan Navy has a number of training academies including the Pakistan Naval Academy located in Karachi, PNS Rahbar in Manora Island, and several submarine training schools.

8. Achievements: In recent years, Pakistan Navy has played a significant role in anti-piracy operations, peacekeeping missions, and disaster relief efforts around the world, including the Gulf of Aden, Somalia, and the Philippines.

9. Ranks: The ranks of the Pakistan Navy follow a similar pattern to that of the United States Navy.

10. Awards and decorations: Pakistan Navy awards different decorations and campaign medals to its personnel in recognition of their exceptional services. Some of them include the Sitara-e-Basalat, the Tamgha-e-Jurat, and the Tamgha-e-Basalat.