| Rafig Asgarov Rafiq Əsgərov | |
|---|---|
| Commander of Azerbaijani Naval Forces | |
| President | Abulfaz Elchibey |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Fuad Yusifov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1949 (age 75) Azerbaijan |
| Religion | Islam |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch |  Azerbaijani Navy
|
| Rank | Counter Admiral |
Counter Admiral Rafig Asgarov (Azerbaijani language: Rafiq Əsgərov) was the Commander of Azerbaijani Naval Forces since restoration of independence of Azerbaijan in 1991.[1] Born in 1949 and appointed Commander of Azerbaijani Naval Forces in 1991, he was one of the few Azerbaijani admirals who served in high ranking positions.[2] He was replaced by Captain Fuad Yusifov.[3]
See also[]
- Azerbaijani Army
- Ministers of Defense of Azerbaijan Republic
- General Staff of Azerbaijani Armed Forces
References[]
- ↑ "Marş, irəli!...". Forward. Lent.az. 2008-06-25. http://www.lent.az/news.php?id=3544. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
- ↑ Shamistan Nazirli. "ARXİVLƏRİN SİRRİ AÇILIR". Secrets of the archives are being disclosed. http://www.anl.az/el/n/sh_n_asa.pdf. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
- ↑ Konstantin Chuprin (2010-03-09). "Якорь с красным полумесяцем. Скромное сегодня азербайджанского военного флота". Anchor with a red crescent. Modest sign of Azerbaijani Navy. Flot. http://flot.com/nowadays/concept/opposite/azerbaijaniannavy.htm?print=Y. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
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