BLACK SOCIAL HISTORY
Bubele Mhlana
Bubele Kitie Mhlana
Bubele Mhlana - Exercise Cutlass Express 2015.jpg
Nickname(s) Bravo
Born Mthatha
Allegiance South Africa
Service/branch South African Navy
Years of service 1994 –
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands held
Flag Officer Fleet
Director: Fleet Force Preparation
Frigate Squadron
SAS Mendi (F148)
SAS Isandlwana (F146)
SAS Kapa
Awards
Ribbon - Unitas Medal.gif Unitas Medal
Ribbon - Good Service Medal, Bronze.gif Good Service Medal, Bronze (10 Years)
Medalha do Mérito Tamandaré.png Tamandaré Medal of Merit (Brazil)
Bubele Kitie Mhlana is a Rear Admiral in the South African Navy and the current Flag Officer Fleet[1]
He was born in the Ngangelizwe township in Mthatha.[2]
Military Career[edit]
He is a former Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) operative and joined the South African Navy in 1994. He assumed command of the minesweeper SAS Kapa in 2003[2][3]
In 1999 he attended the Officers Course at the South African Naval College and spent 9 months attending the International Principal Warfare Officer (A) course with the British Royal Navy.[4]
He commanded the Valour Class Frigate SAS Isandlwana (F146) in 2007[5] In 2009 he attended the United States Naval War College[6] He then commanded SAS Mendi (F148) as well as serving as Commander of the Frigate Squadron[7]
He was appointed Flag Officer Fleet and promoted to Rear Admiral.[1]
Honours and awards[edit]
Ribbon - Unitas Medal.gif Unitas Medal
Ribbon - Good Service Medal, Bronze.gif Good Service Medal, Bronze (10 Years)
Medalha do Mérito Tamandaré.png Tamandaré Medal of Merit (Brazil)
In 2012[8] he was awarded the Tamandaré Medal of Merit from Brazil.
Bubele Kitie Mhlana
Bubele Mhlana - Exercise Cutlass Express 2015.jpg
Nickname(s) Bravo
Born Mthatha
Allegiance South Africa
Service/branch South African Navy
Years of service 1994 –
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands held
Flag Officer Fleet
Director: Fleet Force Preparation
Frigate Squadron
SAS Mendi (F148)
SAS Isandlwana (F146)
SAS Kapa
Awards
Ribbon - Unitas Medal.gif Unitas Medal
Ribbon - Good Service Medal, Bronze.gif Good Service Medal, Bronze (10 Years)
Medalha do Mérito Tamandaré.png Tamandaré Medal of Merit (Brazil)
Bubele Kitie Mhlana is a Rear Admiral in the South African Navy and the current Flag Officer Fleet[1]
He was born in the Ngangelizwe township in Mthatha.[2]
Military Career[edit]
He is a former Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) operative and joined the South African Navy in 1994. He assumed command of the minesweeper SAS Kapa in 2003[2][3]
In 1999 he attended the Officers Course at the South African Naval College and spent 9 months attending the International Principal Warfare Officer (A) course with the British Royal Navy.[4]
He commanded the Valour Class Frigate SAS Isandlwana (F146) in 2007[5] In 2009 he attended the United States Naval War College[6] He then commanded SAS Mendi (F148) as well as serving as Commander of the Frigate Squadron[7]
He was appointed Flag Officer Fleet and promoted to Rear Admiral.[1]
Honours and awards[edit]
Ribbon - Unitas Medal.gif Unitas Medal
Ribbon - Good Service Medal, Bronze.gif Good Service Medal, Bronze (10 Years)
Medalha do Mérito Tamandaré.png Tamandaré Medal of Merit (Brazil)
In 2012[8] he was awarded the Tamandaré Medal of Merit from Brazil.
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