Bubele Mhlana
Bubele Kitie Mhlana | |
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Nickname(s) | Bravo |
Born | Mthatha |
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service/branch | South African Navy |
Years of service | 1994 – |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held |
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Awards |
Bubele Kitie Mhlana is a Rear Admiral in the South African Navy and the current Flag Officer Fleet[1]
He was born in the Ngangelizwe township in Mthatha.[2]
Military Career
He is a former Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) operative and joined the South African Navy in 1994. He assumed command of the minesweeper SAS Kapa in 2003[2][3]
In 1999 he attended the Officers Course at the South African Naval College and spent 9 months attending the International Principal Warfare Officer (A) course with the British Royal Navy.[4]
He commanded the Valour Class Frigate SAS Isandlwana (F146) in 2007[5] In 2009 he attended the United States Naval War College[6] He then commanded SAS Mendi (F148) as well as serving as Commander of the Frigate Squadron[7]
He was appointed Flag Officer Fleet and promoted to Rear Admiral.[1]
Honours and awards
- Good Service Medal, Bronze (10 Years)
- Tamandaré Medal of Merit (Brazil)
In 2012[8] he was awarded the Tamandaré Medal of Merit from Brazil.
References
- 1 2 Wingrin, Dean (February 3, 2014). "Navy rising to meet new challenges". Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- 1 2 Maclennan, Ben (Feb 22, 2007). "First black frigate captain takes command". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved November 26, 2014.
- ↑ Ndenze, Babalo (July 30, 2003). "Guerrilla leader now commands his own warship". IOL. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- ↑ "Historic change of command for navy frigate SAS Isandlwana". Naval News. February 26, 2007. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- ↑ Mangxamba, Sivuyile (February 23, 2007). "Ex-MK soldier at the helm of warship". IOL. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- ↑ "Graduation: US Naval War College" (PDF). US Naval War College. 19 June 2009. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ↑ Zulu, LS N.C. "Seafarer bestowed Medal of Merit". SA Navy. Archived from the original on March 17, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
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Preceded by Phillip Schoultz |
Flag Officer Fleet 2014 – |
Incumbent |