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Admiral of Patrols
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The Admiral of Patrols [1] was a former command appointment within the Admiralty during World War I usually held by a junior flag officer the post was established from 1912 to 1916.
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Office of the Admiral of Patrols | |
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Department of the Admiralty | |
Reports to | First Sea Lord |
Nominator | First Lord of the Admiralty |
Appointer | Prime Minister Subject to formal approval by the Queen-in-Council |
Term length | Not fixed (typically 1–2 years) |
Inaugural holder | Rear-Admiral John de Robeck |
Formation | 1912-1916 |
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