He assumed command of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group in 2018, driving the operational training programme and integration between the aircraft carrier HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH and the F35-B fighter jet through WESTLANT 18 and 19 deployments. He commanded NATO’s at sea High Readiness Task Group in the Mediterranean, conducting maritime operations in the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. He also served as Commander Sea Training where he was responsible for preparing warships, both UK and Allied, for operational deployments across the world. This period included operational deployments to the Mediterranean, East and West Africa, the Gulf, Atlantic, Caribbean and Far East.Ĭommands at various ranks have included a patrol boat (HMS EXPLOIT), two offshore patrol vessels (HMS LEEDS CASTLE and HMS TYNE), the type 23 frigate HMS PORTLAND and the amphibious aircraft carrier HMS ILLUSTRIOUS, during which he was awarded an Operational OBE for his service in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. He joined the Royal Navy in 1988 with his early years spent at sea as a Bridge Watchkeeper, Navigator and Principal Warfare Officer. He is NATO’s principal maritime adviser and has operational command of NATO’s Standing Naval Forces. Mike Utley is the Commander of NATO’s Allied Maritime Command. Vice Admiral Mike Utley CB OBE is the Commander of NATO’s Allied Maritime Command.
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