Rafig Asgarov
Counter Admiral Rafig Asgarov (Azerbaijani: Rafiq Əsgərov) was the Commander of the Azerbaijani Naval Forces since the restoration of the 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]
Rafig Asgarov Rafiq Əsgərov | |
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| Commander of Azerbaijani Naval Forces | |
| In office 1991–1993 | |
| President | Abulfaz Elchibey |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Fuad Yusifov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1949 (age 72) Azerbaijan SSR, USSR |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  Azerbaijani Navy |
| Rank | Counter Admiral |
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. Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
- Shamistan Nazirli. "ARXİVLƏRİN SİRRİ AÇILIR" [Secrets of the archives are being disclosed] (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. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
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| Commanders of Azerbaijani Navy |
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| Chiefs of Azerbaijani Air Force |
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