Alain Oudot de Dainville
Admiral Alain Oudot de Dainville (born 15 March 1947 in Marsat (Puy de Dôme)) is a French Navy officer. He was Chief of Staff of the French Navy from 2005 to 2008. Career A former naval pilot, Oudot de Dainville was the commanding officer of the Clemenceau from 1993 to 1995. Between 1995 and 1997, he directed the nuclear powered Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier project. Since 1999, he held general staff position. He served as Chief of Staff of the French Navy from 2005 to 2008. Honours Grand officier of the Légion d'Honneur Commander of the Ordre National du Mérite External links Biography on the site of the Ministry of Defence 1947 births Living people French Navy admirals Chiefs of Staff of the French Navy École Navale alumni Grand Officers of the Legion of Honour Recipients of the Cross for Military Valour Commanders of the Ordre national du Mérite