Patrick Duze
Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Patrick Duze (born Athlone, 19 October 1957)[1][2] is a South African Navy officer currently serving as Director Force Preparation at the Joint Operations Division
Patrick Thamsanqua Duze | |
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| Born | 19 October 1957 Athlone, Cape Town |
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| Years of service | 1994 - date |
| Rank | Rear Admiral (JG) |
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He went to school at Gugulethu and Langa High[2] before becoming in student politics. He was detained between 1976 and 1978 in Pretoria Central Prison.[1] In 1986 he left the country and returned in May 1992. He enrolled for an electrical engineering course but left to join the Navy on integration of the forces in 1994.
He took over the command of SAS Wingfield in February 2000.[3]
He served as Chief of Fleet Staff at Fleet Command from January 2006 to April 2007 before being appointed Director Naval Policy and Doctrine[2]
He became the General Officer Commanding of the South African National War College in 2011.[4]
He is due to retire voluntarily on 31 March 2017.[5]
References
- "Duze builds a bridge over navy's troubled waters". CityPress. Sep 3, 2000. Retrieved November 26, 2014.
- Rakoma, Ally (March 2011). "New Commandant of the SA National War College" (PDF). SA Soldier. 18 (3): 12.
- "Vloot kry eerste swart bevelvoerder". Volksblad. Feb 19, 2000. Retrieved November 26, 2014.
- http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10994
- Olivier, Darren (December 1, 2016). "SANDF PROMOTIONS & APPOINTMENTS FOR 2016/17".
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| Preceded by Koos Louw |
Chief of Fleet Staff 2006-2007 |
Succeeded by Robert W. Higgs |