Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Aviation, Amphibious Capability & Carriers)
| Office of the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Aviation, Amphibious Capability & Carriers) | |
|---|---|
Ensign of the Royal Navy | |
| Ministry of Defence | |
| Member of | Navy Command |
| Reports to | Second Sea Lord |
| Nominator | First Sea Lord |
| Appointer | Prime Minister Subject to formal approval by the King-in-Council |
| Term length | Not fixed (typically 1–3 years) |
| Inaugural holder | Rear-Admiral Richard Bell-Davies |
| Formation | 24 May 1939–current |
The Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Aviation, Amphibious Capability & Carriers) formerly the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Aviation and Carrier Strike) is a senior Royal Navy appointment responsible for naval aviation. The post is also the successor to the Royal Navy's Flag Officer for naval aviation in the British Isles, established since 1939.