Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command

Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command
Seal of the commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command
Flag of a U.S. Navy four-star admiral
Incumbent
Admiral Karl O. Thomas
since December 01, 2025
United States Fleet Forces Command
AbbreviationCOMUSFLTFORCOM
COMUSFFC
Reports to
SeatNaval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, U.S.
AppointerThe president
with Senate advice and consent
Term length2–3 years
(approx.)
Formation
  • January 1, 1906 (as Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet)
  • May 22, 2006 (as Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command)
First holderRADM Robley D. Evans
DeputyDeputy Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command
Websitewww.usff.navy.mil

Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (COMUSFLTFORCOM or less commonly COMUSFFC) is the title of the United States Navy officer who serves as the commanding officer of the United States Fleet Forces Command (USFFC). The U.S. Fleet Forces Command was originally established in 1905 as the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and as a two-star rear admiral's billet; the position has been held by a four-star admiral since March 10, 1915. The 46th and current commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command is Admiral Karl O. Thomas.