What does ADM mean in MILITARY

An admiral is a senior naval officer who commands large fleets of ships and maintains law and order at sea. They may have various ranks such as Admiral of the Fleet, Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, or Commodore depending on their role and the naval force they serve in.

Admirals are typically selected through internal promotions within their naval force after demonstrating distinguished service over time. Some countries also have special requirements that need to be met before one can become an admiral such as meeting educational standards or being part of specific military branches.

The primary duties of an admiral include commanding fleets of ships, overseeing sailors and junior officers on board those ships, leading battle operations, creating battle plans and strategies, issuing orders to naval personnel during engagements with enemies at sea, writing reports about ship operations and mission success or failures, managing logistics operations for supplies or reinforcements, making sure that all personnel follow protocols related to safety onboard ships etc.

The highest ranking post held by an admiral is known as ‘Admiral of the Fleet' which is only bestowed upon those with extraordinary achievements at sea. This highest ranking post may vary depending on the country or naval force but it generally implies supreme command over all vessels under its jurisdiction.

When a Navy officer has completed all necessary training programs for their intended rank such as service school curriculum or a specific number of years working in field positions then they will be promoted from lower ranks like Lieutenant Commander to higher ones such as Captain or Rear Admiral. This promotion means they now have full authority associated with their new rank as well as any additional responsibilities that comes with it.