Commander-in-Chief of the Office of Naval Intelligence
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The Commander-in-Chief of the Office of Naval Intelligence (CINCONI) is the leading flag officer of the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) who serves as the command's administrative and operational director.[1]
Background
While ONI remains a major subordinate command under the UNSC Navy, CINCONI sits on the Security Council with equal stature and privilege to their parent service's chief, the Chief of Naval Operations.[2] The offices of the Commander-in-Chief of ONI, and his or her staff, were located in Core 5, a section of HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6 in Sydney, Earth.[3] The Department of Colonial Security reports directly to the CINCONI.[4]
History
During the Insurrection and the Human-Covenant War, Admiral Margaret Parangosky held the position of CINCONI.[1] She was eventually succeeded by her protege, Admiral Serin Osman.[2]
List of appearances
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx (First appearance)
- Halo: Glasslands (First identified as Commander-in-Chief)
- Halo: The Thursday War
- Halo 4
- Halo: Escalation
- Halo: Mortal Dictata
