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|lower rank=[[Rear Admiral (Upper Half)]] | |lower rank=[[Rear Admiral (Upper Half)]] | ||
|command=Numbered Fleets | |command=Numbered Fleets | ||
|known=*[[ | |known=*[[Preston Cole]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Gerov]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Margaret O. Parangosky]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Danforth Whitcomb]] | ||
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'''Vice Admiral''' is a senior [[commissioned officers|commissioned officer]] rank of the [[UNSC Navy]]. | '''Vice Admiral''' is a senior [[commissioned officers|commissioned officer]] rank of the [[UNSC Navy]]. | ||
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In informal settings, Vice Admirals are typically referred to simpy as "Admiral". | In informal settings, Vice Admirals are typically referred to simpy as "Admiral". | ||
A Vice Admiral may be also referred to as a "three-star Admiral" to distinguish it from the other ranks of Admiral | A Vice Admiral may be also referred to as a "three-star Admiral" to distinguish it from the other ranks of Admiral; so named for the three star rank insignia worn on the uniform. | ||
Vice Admirals generally command the numbered fleets around [[UNSC]] controlled space, in charge of the naval components of each of the regional unified commands. Of the five numbered fleets, four have command ships which act as the Vice Admiral's flagship.{{fact}} | Vice Admirals generally command the numbered fleets around [[UNSC]] controlled space, in charge of the naval components of each of the regional unified commands. Of the five numbered fleets, four have command ships which act as the Vice Admiral's flagship.{{fact}} | ||
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Template:Rank Infobox Vice Admiral is a senior commissioned officer rank of the UNSC Navy.
It is equal with the rank of Lieutenant General in the UNSC Marine Corps.
In informal settings, Vice Admirals are typically referred to simpy as "Admiral".
A Vice Admiral may be also referred to as a "three-star Admiral" to distinguish it from the other ranks of Admiral; so named for the three star rank insignia worn on the uniform.
Vice Admirals generally command the numbered fleets around UNSC controlled space, in charge of the naval components of each of the regional unified commands. Of the five numbered fleets, four have command ships which act as the Vice Admiral's flagship.Template:Fact
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In reference to the above image -- This is the U.S. Navy insignia for a Vice Admiral. The UNSC Navy uses the same insignia. -- Reference: Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 104.
