Union Navy the set of Army ranks. The most visible change was that henceforth some individuals would be designated commodore, rear admiral, vice admiral, and finally admiral, all new formal ranks, and equivalent to, respectively, brigadier general, major general, lieutenant general, and general. A doctrinal shift took place at the same time. Prior to the war, the United States Navy emphasized single-ship operations, but the nature of the conflict soon made use of whole fleets necessary. Already at the Battle of Port Royal (7 November 1861), 77 vessels, including 19 warships, were employed. This was the largest naval expedition that had ever
Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy units that have been deployed on international missions (under the colors of the United Nations). The position of CZsk is statutorily held by a Vice Admiral or Lieutenant General of the Marines (NATO OF-8). The current CZsk is Vice-admiraal Rob Kramer, who succeeded Lieutenant general Rob Verkerk in the position in September 2017. The Commander of the Royal Dutch Navy is Director of four Directorates: Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy The Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy (CZsk) (Dutch: "Commandant Zeestrijdkrachten") is the highest-ranking officer of the Royal Netherlands Navy. The CZsk reports directly to the Chief of the