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Alan WestBritish Admiral
Date of Birth: 21.04.1948
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Admiral Sir Alan West
- Commanding Officer and Falklands Campaign
- Senior Naval Appointments
- Political Affiliation and Retirement
Admiral Sir Alan West
Early Life and Naval CareerAdmiral Sir Alan West was born in 1948 and entered the Royal Naval College, Britannia, in 1965, commencing his distinguished career in the Royal Navy. He graduated from the Naval Staff Course, Higher Command and Staff Course, and the Royal College of Defence Studies.
Commanding Officer and Falklands Campaign
In 1996-1997, West commanded the UK Naval Task Group. During the Falklands Campaign, he led the victory parade in London.
Senior Naval Appointments
West held several high-ranking positions within the Royal Navy:- Chief of Naval Intelligence, 1997-2000
- Commander-in-Chief Fleet, 2000-2002
- First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, 2002-2006
Government and Peerage
From 2007-2010, West served as the Under-Secretary of State for Security and Counter-terrorism. In May 2010, he became a member of the Privy Council and was elevated to the peerage in 2007 as Baron West of Spithead.
Political Affiliation and Retirement
West is a member of the Labour Party. After his retirement from active naval service, he has remained involved in public life, speaking and writing on security and defence issues.
