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  • Commander Naval Forces Korea
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  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea is a major shore command of the United States Navy that serves as the shore support agency for all U.S. Naval activity in South Korea. Known by the initials "CNFK", Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea is headquartered in Seoul on Yongsan Army Garrison and operates port bases in CFA Chinhae and Pusan. Rear Admiral Lisa M. Franchetti was announced by the Department of Defense as the first female CNFK commander on May 29, 2013, while her date assignment was not yet available.
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command structure
  • U.S. 7th Fleet/United Nations Command
Nickname
  • CNFK
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Current Commander
  • Rear Admiral William C. McQuilkin
Type
  • Shore Installation
Caption
  • CNFK Command Seal
Dates
  • 1957
Unit Name
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea
abstract
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea is a major shore command of the United States Navy that serves as the shore support agency for all U.S. Naval activity in South Korea. Known by the initials "CNFK", Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea is headquartered in Seoul on Yongsan Army Garrison and operates port bases in CFA Chinhae and Pusan. CNFK is jointly under the command of the U.S. 7th Fleet and the United Nations Command. CNFK is headed by a Rear Admiral (lower half) who serves as the Navy Liaison to the Commander of the U.S. Eighth Army. In times of war, CNFK becomes a ground based task force of the Pacific Fleet. Rear Admiral Lisa M. Franchetti was announced by the Department of Defense as the first female CNFK commander on May 29, 2013, while her date assignment was not yet available.