Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet

The Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), is the title of the United States Navy officer who commands the United States Pacific Fleet (USPACFLT). Originally established in 1907 as a two-star rear admiral's billet, the position has been held by a four-star admiral since March 19, 1915.

As of April 4, 2024, Admiral Stephen Koehler is the 65th and current Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

History

The position has been known by several titles since its inception.

• 1907 to December 6, 1922: Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT)
• December 6, 1922 to April 1, 1931: Commander-in-Chief, Battle Fleet (CINCBATFLT)
• April 1, 1931 to February 1, 1941: Commander, Battle Force, United States Fleet (COMBATFOR)
• February 1, 1941 to October 24, 2002: Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT)
• October 24, 2002 to present: Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT)

List of commanders

In popular culture

In the movie, Top Gun: Maverick, Val Kilmer plays Adm. Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

See also

• Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command

References

Notes

External links

• Official website
• U.S. Pacific Fleet Commanders

1. Commander, Naval Air Forces
2. United States Pacific Fleet
3. Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
4. United States Seventh Fleet
5. Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command
6. U.S. Navy type commands
7. Harry B. Harris Jr.
8. Robert F. Willard
9. United States Indo-Pacific Command
10. Blake Converse
11. United States First Fleet
12. James Lyons (admiral)
13. Samuel Paparo
14. United States Fleet
15. United States Third Fleet
16. List of active duty United States four-star officers
17. United States Fleet Forces Command
18. List of United States Navy four-star admirals
19. United States Fifth Fleet
20. Structure of the United States Navy