Andrew Smith (admiral)

Rear-Admiral Andrew (Andy) Smith is a former Royal Canadian Navy officer. Smith was the former Chief of Military Personnel and Chief of Transformation, until retiring in 2013 to move to a senior role with Public Works and Government Services Canada.

Military career

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Chief of Military Personnel

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Chief of Transformation

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Following his tenure as CMP, Smith was appointed Chief of Transformation. In this role, he would be the senior military leader responsible for the Defence Renewal Plan.

Awards and decorations

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Smith's personal awards and decorations include the following: (Ribbons centre)

Ribbon Description Notes
  Order of Military Merit (CMM)
  • Appointed Commander (CMM) on 27 September 2011[1]
  • Appointed Officer (OMM) on 3 October 2001[1]
  South-West Asia Service Medal
  • with AFGHANISTAN Clasp
  Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal
  • Decoration awarded in 2012[2]
  • Canadian version
  Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD)
  • with two Clasp for 32 years of services

Post-military career

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In June 2013, Smith announced he was retiring from the military and would be appointed as the Associate Assistant Deputy Minister (Real Property) at Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Order of Military Merit List". The Governor General of Canada.
  2. ^ "The Diamond Jubilee Medal List". The Governor General of Canada. 11 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Rear Admiral Andrew Smith to Move over to Public Works for a Senior Position | Ottawa Citizen". Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014.