Appendix 2: Naval Headquarters, Bombay, till 1941
The Flag Officer Commanding, Royal Indian Navy, and his personal staff at the NHQ, Bombay, comprised of the following:–
1. | FOCRIN | Rear Admiral R. N. (lent). He was also the Principal Sea Transport Officer, India |
Personal Staff | ||
2. | Secretary | Paymaster Commander RN (lent) |
3. | Flag Lieut. Cdr. | Lieutenant Commander RIN |
NHQ Staff | ||
4. | Chief of Staff | Captain RIN |
5. | Staff Officer (Plans) | Commander RIN |
6. | Staff Officer(Intelligence) | Commander RIN |
7. | Staff Officer (Operations) | Lieut. Cdr. RIN |
8. | Squadron Anti-Submarine Officer | Lieut. Cdr. RIN |
9. | Squadron Anti-gas Officer | Lieut. Cdr. RIN, also Assistant Sea Transport Officer, Bombay |
10. | Squadron Gunnery Officer | Lieutenant RIN |
11. | Squadron Signal Officer | Lieutenant RIN |
12. | Squadron Navigation Officer | Lieutenant RIN |
13. | Engineer Captain | Captain (Engineer) RIN |
14. | Squadron Engineer Officer | Engineer Commander RIN |
15. | Chief Superintendent | Civilian Officer |
16. | Medical Officer | Major RAMC (a part-time appointment) |