Sean Wat

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Sean Wat

Chief of Navy

Incumbent

Assumed office
10 March 2023
Preceded by| Aaron Beng
Personal details
Born| 1984 (age 40-41)
Singapore
Alma mater| Stanford University (BS, BA)[1]
Military service
Allegiance| Singapore
Branch/service| Republic of Singapore Navy
Years of service| 2002–present
Rank| Rear-Admiral
Commands| Chief of Navy (2023–present)

Sean Wat Jianwen is a Singaporean one-star rear-admiral who has been serving as Chief of Navy since 2023.[2][3]

## Contents

* 1 Education
* 2 Military career
* 3 Awards and decorations
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## Education[edit]

Wat was awarded the President’s Scholarship and the Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship, to studying at Stanford University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Philosophy respectively.[4]

## Military career[edit]

Wat enlisted into the SAF in 2002.[2] He was Commanding Officer of the frigate RSS Supreme and subsequently Commanding Officer of the Frigate Squadron.[3] He was also Director of the Defence Policy Office.[3]

Prior to his appointment as Chief of Navy, Wat was the Navy's Fleet Commander since Jul 2022.[1]

## Awards and decorations[edit]

* Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Perak (Tentera) (Public Administration Medal, Silver (Military)) - PPA(P)
* Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal
* Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal with 15 year clasp
* Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
* Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal
* Naval Warfare Badge
* MARSEC Boarding Skills Badge
* Basic Diving Badge

## References[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chief of Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy". Ministry of Defence (Singapore). 10 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "RADM Aaron Beng becomes first Navy chief to be appointed Singapore's Chief of Defence Force". Channel News Asia. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.`{{cite news}}`: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "First naval officer to be Chief of Defence Force will add value to SAF but has 'big shoes to fill': Analysts". Today. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.`{{cite news}}`: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
4. ↑ "SAF officers are leading, serving and defending the nation amid the tumult of living in pandemic times". Today. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2023.`{{cite news}}`: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

## External links[edit]

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