Commodore Submarine Service

Commodore Submarine Service
Ensign of the Royal Navy
Incumbent
Commodore Paul Dunn OBE
since 26 July 2022
Ministry of Defence
Member ofBoard of Admiralty, Admiralty Board
Reports toFleet Commander
NominatorSecretary of State for Defence
AppointerPrime Minister
Subject to formal approval by the Queen-in-Council
Term lengthNot fixed (typically 2–3 years)
Inaugural holderRear-Admiral Douglas Dent
Formation1901

Commodore Submarine Service is a post in the Royal Navy which involves command of the Royal Navy Submarine Service. It evolved from the post of Inspecting Captain of Submarines in 1901 and would later evolve to become the post of Flag Officer Submarines in 1944.


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