Alain Oudot de Dainville

Marine Nationale

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Admiral Alain Oudot de Dainville (born 15 March 1947 in Marsat (Puy de Dôme)) is a French Navy officer. He was Chief of Staff of the French Navy from 2005 to 2008.

Career

Admiral Alain Oudot de Dainville (left)

A former naval pilot, Oudot de Dainville was the commanding officer of the Clemenceau from 1993 to 1995.

Between 1995 and 1997, he directed the nuclear powered Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier project. Since 1999, he held general staff position. He served as Chief of Staff of the French Navy from 2005 to 2008.

Honours

• Grand officier of the Légion d'Honneur
• Commander of the Ordre National du Mérite

External links

• Biography on the site of the Ministry of Defence