Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area information
Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area (FOMA)
Flag of the FOMA (Rear Admiral's flag)
Incumbent Rear Admiral Manish Chadha, VSM since 10 November 2023
Indian Navy
Abbreviation
FOMA
Reports to
Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command
Seat
Mumbai
First holder
Rear Admiral S. W. Lakhkar, NM, VSM
Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area (FOMA) is a senior appointment in the Indian Navy. One of the five Area Commanders of the Indian Navy, the FOMA is a two star admiral holding the rank of Rear Admiral. The FOMA has operational control of the flotilla and forces assigned for the local naval defence of all ports in Maharashtra and the 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron. Apart from this, the FOMA is responsible for the operations and administration of all units and establishments in Maharashtra. The current FOMA is Rear Admiral Manish Chadha, who assumed office on 10 November 2023.
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