David Saar Salama (Hebrew: דוד סער סלמה; Born March 4 1969) is an IDF Major General (Aluf) who currently serves as the commander of the Israeli navy.
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| Native name | דוד סער סלמה |
| Born | March 4, 1969 Atlit, Israel |
| Allegiance |  Israel |
| Service/ |  Israeli Navy |
| Years of service | 1987-present |
| Rank |  Aluf (Major General) |
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Previously he served as chief of the navy staff, deputy commander of the Depth Corps, commander of the Haifa naval base and more.
Early life edit
Salama was born and grew up in Atlit.[1] he began his studies at the military boarding school for command in Haifa, and after being expelled at the end of the 10th grade, he continued his studies at the Reali School in Haifa.
Military service edit
He enlisted in the IDF in 1987, and volunteered for Shayetet 13.[1] He completed the warrior course training in the Shayetet 13, and went to the infantry officers' course. At the end of the course, he returned to the Shaytet and was appointed a platoon commander, he has participated in combat in South Lebanon and West Bank. Later he served as the Intelligence officer of Shayetet 13. Afterwards he was a head instructor in the Shayetet 13. He completed the Israeli Naval Academy course and at the end of it he went to study at the United States Naval war College. Upon his return, he completed training at the Naval Command School and served as a platoon officer in a Missile ship. After that, he was appointed commander of INS Yaffo.[1]
In 2002, after he completed his academic studies, Salama was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel (Sgan aluf) and appointed commander of the 916 squadron. Between the years 2006-2007 he has served as the head of field branch in the training department of the Navy. In 2007-2008 he has served as the commander of squadron 31 in the missile boat flotilla.[1] In august of 2008 he was appointed commander of the Eilat naval base, in which he served until 2010.[1]
In February of 2010 he was promoted to the rank of Colonel (Aluf Mishne) and was appointed commander of the Ashdod naval base.[1][2] during his time as the commander of the base he led the fighting in the Gaza Strip while cooperating with the Southern Command. He served in this position until August 2011. In 2011-2013 he served as the commander of the missile boats flotilla.[3] afterwards he went to study in the National Security College.
On the 7th of August 2014 he was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General (Tat Aluf) and was appointed commander of the Haifa naval base,[1][4][5] a position in which he served until the 16th of August 2017. In the years 2017-2019 he has served as the commander of the Depth Corps. On the 15th of March 2019 he was appointed chief of the Navy's staff, a position in which he served until August 2021.[1] On the 1st of September 2021 he was promoted to the rank of Major General (Aluf), and a day later was appointed as the commander of the Israeli navy.[6][1]
Awards and decorations edit
Salama was awarded three campaign ribbons for his service during three wars.
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| Second Lebanon War | South Lebanon Security Zone | Operation Protective Edge |
Personal life edit
Salama is married to Daphne and has three children.[1] He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from the Rupin Academic Center, and a master's degree in humanities from the University of Haifa. He received an award from the Rupin Academic Center (Inspirational Graduates) for the year 2015, for his many years of contribution to Israel's security.[7][1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "מפקדי זרוע הים לדורותיהם". navy.idf.il. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "ישראל היום | תרגיל רטוב". 2016-03-03. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ "ים יבשה: לוחמי הסטי"לים באימון רטוב במיוחד". mako. 2011-12-12. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ עופר, יוחאי. "הרמטכ"ל אישר: סבב מינויים בצמרת צה"ל". www.makorrishon.co.il. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ לימור, יואב. ""היום אין שאלה אם צריך את חיל הים"". www.israelhayom.co.il. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "דרגות אלוף הוענקו לתא"ל דוד סער סלמה הנכנס לתפקידו כמפקד זרוע הים". 2021-09-01. Archived from the original on 2021-09-01. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ "דוד סער סלמה - רופין". www.ruppin.ac.il. Retrieved 2023-10-25.