The Archdeacon for the Royal Navy is the senior Anglican chaplain of the Royal NavyChaplaincy Service. Since 2021, this has been Andrew Hillier.
Until 1998, the most senior Anglican chaplain had also been head of the Chaplaincy Service as the Chaplain of the Fleet. Since then, chaplains from other denominations have also been able to be appointed Chaplain of the Fleet but when an Anglican becomes head they hold both appointments concurrently.
Simon Golding (1998–2002); also Chaplain of the Fleet from 2000 to 2002
Barry Hammett (2002–2006); also Chaplain of the Fleet from 2002 to 2006
John Green (2006–2010); also Chaplain of the Fleet from 2006 to 2010
Until 1987, the most senior Anglican chaplain had also been head of the RAChD as its Chaplain General. Since then, chaplains from other denominations have also been able to be appointed Chaplain General but when an Anglican becomes head they hold both appointments concurrently.
The Archdeacon for the Royal Air Force is the most senior Anglican chaplain of the Royal Air ForceChaplains Branch. They also hold the position of Principal Anglican Chaplain. Since 2022, this has been Giles Legood.
Until 2001, the most senior Anglican chaplain had also been head of the Chaplains Branch as its Chaplain-in-Chief. Since then, chaplains from other denominations have also been able to be appointed Chaplain-in-Chief but when an Anglican becomes head they hold all three appointments concurrently.
Ron Hesketh (2001–2006); also Chaplain-in-Chief from 2001 to 2006
Ray Pentland (2006–2014); also Chaplain-in-Chief from 2009 to 2014
Jonathan Chaffey (2014–2018); also Chaplain-in-Chief from 2014 to 2018
John Ellis (2018–2022); also Chaplain-in-Chief from 2018 to 2022
Giles Legood (2022–present); also Chaplain-in-Chief since 2022[3]