First Sea Lord, officially First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff (1SL/CNS), is the title of the professional head of His Majesty's Naval Service. The CNS is a member of the Chiefs of Staff Committee and, thereby, a military advisor to the National Security Council, the prime minister and the monarch. The post is currently held by General Sir Gwyn Jenkins.

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Country: United Kingdom
Inception: 1904, 1689, 1771
Website: http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/About-the-Royal-Navy/Organisation/Senior-Naval-Staff/First-Sea-Lordl/

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Country: United Kingdom
Inception: 1904, 1689, 1771
Website: http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/About-the-Royal-Navy/Organisation/Senior-Naval-Staff/First-Sea-Lordl/