Sean Wat
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Sean Wat | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Navy | |
| Assumed office 10 March 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Aaron Beng |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1984 (age 39–40) Singapore |
| Alma mater | Stanford University (BS, BA)[1] |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Singapore |
| Branch/service | Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Years of service | 2002–present |
| Rank | Rear-Admiral |
| Commands | Chief of Navy (2023–present) |
Sean Wat Jianwen is a Singaporean one-star rear-admiral who has been serving as Chief of Navy since 2023.[2][3]
Education
Wat was awarded the President’s Scholarship and the Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship, to studying at Stanford University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Philosophy respectively.[4]
Military career
Wat enlisted into the SAF in 2002.[2] He was Commanding Officer of the frigate RSS Supreme and subsequently Commanding Officer of the Frigate Squadron.[3] He was also Director of the Defence Policy Office.[3]
Prior to his appointment as Chief of Navy, Wat was the Navy's Fleet Commander since Jul 2022.[1]
Awards and decorations
- Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Perak (Tentera) (Public Administration Medal, Silver (Military)) - PPA(P)
- Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal
- Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal with 15 year clasp
- Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
- Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal
- Naval Warfare Badge
- MARSEC Boarding Skills Badge
- Basic Diving Badge
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chief of Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy". Ministry of Defence (Singapore). 10 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "RADM Aaron Beng becomes first Navy chief to be appointed Singapore's Chief of Defence Force". Channel News Asia. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "First naval officer to be Chief of Defence Force will add value to SAF but has 'big shoes to fill': Analysts". Today. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "SAF officers are leading, serving and defending the nation amid the tumult of living in pandemic times". Today. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
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