Rolf Hauter
Rolf Hauter | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Rolf Alfred |
| Born | 25 December 1951 Germany |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service |  South African Navy |
| Years of service | 1970–2007 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Unit | SAS Jan van Riebeeck |
| Commands |
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| Battles / wars | Border War |
| Awards |            |
| Spouse(s) | Helgar Hauter |
Rear Admiral Rolf Hauter PG SM MMM (born 25 December 1951 as Rolf Alfred) is a retired South African Navy officer who served as Chief Director Strategy and Planning.
Military career
[edit]He joined the Navy in 1970[1] and in 1974 earned a BMil degree at the South African Military Academy. He completed the Naval Senior Command Staff course in 1984. OC SAS Windhoek from 1987 to 1988 spending 273 days at sea. SSO Productivity Improvement at Navy HQ with promotion to Naval captain in 1989. Naval Attaché to Argentina during 1990 to 1992. He commanded the South African Naval College from 1993 to 1996.[2] He was promoted to Commodore on 1 January 1998. Director Planning at the Policy & Planning Division. Chief Director Military Policy and Strategy at Corporate Staff Division on 1 January 2000 with promotion to rear admiral, in 2005 he was transferred to Navy HQ as Chief Director Maritime Strategy, a post he occupied until 2009 when he retired from the SANDF.
He retired in 2007.[3]
Awards and decorations
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iPhrothiya yeGolide (Golden Protea) (PG)
Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM)
Military Merit Medal (MMM)
Pro Patria Medal
Southern Africa Medal
General Service Medal (South Africa)
Unitas (Unity) Medal
Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years))
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years))
Order of Naval Merit (Grand Officer) [a] (Brazil)
Notes
[edit]- ^ Portuguese: Ordem do Mérito Naval - Grande-Oficial
References
[edit]- ^ "Personals". Die Burger. 8 February 1993. Retrieved 12 August 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Aldridge, Nicholas (1 March 1993). "Vlootkollege se nuwe hoof / Naval College's new Chief". Die Burger. Retrieved 12 August 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Nomtshongwana, David (July 2007). "Bravo to retired flag officers of our Navy" (PDF). SA Soldier. 14 (7): 15.