page_title: Chief of Staff of the French Navy
hierarchical_section_title: Chief of Staff of the French Navy
context_page_description: The Chief of Staff of the French Navy is the head of the French Navy and is responsible to the Minister of the Armed Forces in relation to preparation and deployment. They are a subordinate of the Chief of the Defense Staff and their deputy is the Major General of the Navy. Since the 50's, the office has been held only by five-star admirals. The current Chief is Amiral Christophe Prazuck since 13 July 2016.
context_section_description: The Chief of Staff of the French Navy (French: Chef d'État-Major de la Marine, acronym: C.E.M.M.) is the head of the French Navy and is responsible to the Minister of the Armed Forces in relation to preparation and deployment. They are a subordinate of the Chief of the Defense Staff and their deputy is the Major General of the Navy. Since the 50's, the office has been held only by five-star admirals (OF-9). The current Chief is Amiral Christophe Prazuck since 13 July 2016.
caption: Marque of the Chief[1]