Osama El-Gendi (born 1953) is an officer in the Egyptian military.
He graduated from the Naval Academy in Alexandria in 1973 in time to serve on a frigate as a fire direction officer during the Yom Kippur War and saw action outside the terrirorial waters near Damietta.
On 14 August 2012 President Mohamed Morsi appointed him as the Commander of the Egyptian Navy after dismissing Vice Admiral Mohab Mamish
Bachelor of the Navy studies
The captain of the high seas, August's course
Specific leadership course
M.A. of military sciences and the navy studies, Egyptian Joint command college
War staff course (Naval Specialization)
Crisis Management / Negotiation course
Advanced War Course - Nasser Military Academy
Advanced Distinguished leaders Course - Nasser Military Academy.
M.A. of the global transport, The Arab academy for sciences and technology and the maritime transport.
Main commands
Commander of Group in the Second Brigade Missile Frigates 1989-1993
Commander of Second Brigade of Boats 1993-1997
Chief of Operations of Red Sea Fleet 1997-2000
Commander of Matrouh Naval Base 2000-2004
Commander of Red Sea Fleet 2004-2008
Commander-in-Chief of Alexandria Naval Base and Mediterranean Fleet 2008-2011
Chief of Naval Operations 2011-2012
Chief of staff of the Egyptian Navy 2012-
Medals and Decorations
Medal of the 25th of April
Medal of Military Duty, Second Class.
Medal of Military Duty, First Class.
Medal of Training, First Class
Distinguished Service Decoration.
Longevity and Exemplary Medal
Medal of the Egyptian Navy.
Silver Jubilee Medal of 6 October victory 25th Anniversary
Golden Jubilee Medal of 23 July 50th Anniversary
Silver Jubilee Medal of 25 April Anniversary
January 25 Medal
