| Office of the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Capability) | |
|---|---|
 Ensign of theRoyal Navy | |
| Ministry of Defence | |
| Member of | Navy Command |
| Reports to | Second Sea Lord |
| Nominator | First Sea Lord |
| Appointer | Prime Minister Subject to formal approval by theQueen-in-Council |
| Term length | Not fixed (typically 1–3 years) |
| Inaugural holder | Rear-AdmiralDuncan Potts |
| Formation | 2013-current |
The Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Capability) is a seniorRoyal Navy appointment responsible he is accountable for planning and delivering the larger part of future maritime effectiveness; he does this on behalf of theFirst Sea Lord.[1]
The post was created in 2013 the office holder currently chairs the maritime capability board which is accountable for planning and delivering the larger part of future maritime effectiveness he does this on behalf of theFirst Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff. In addition, he liaises with theFinance Director (Navy),Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Support),Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Aviation & Carriers), andMinistry of Defence, Head Office Director of Strategic Projects to deliver a Command Plan that meets the Ministry of Defence Outputs. The office holder is superintended by theSecond Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff.[2]
From April 2013 until November 2018 the post holder simultaneously held the titleChief of Staff Navy Command (HQ).[3][4] The post is also known as Director Develop as of September 2020.[5]
Have included:[6]
In response to your request, I can advise that the position of Director Develop is held by Rear Admiral Andrew Burns.
Rear-Admiral Andrew P. Burns: Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Capability), January 2020