Matthew Parr

Rear Admiral Matthew John Parr, (born 20 August 1962) is a retired Royal Navy officer who has served as Commander Operations and Rear Admiral, Submarines and is currently an Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services.

Early life and education Parr was born on 20 August 1962 in Coventry, England. He studied geography at Hatfield College, Durham, graduating with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in 1983.

Naval career Parr joined the Royal Navy in 1984. He completed the Submarine Command Course in 1993 and then became executive officer of the submarine . Director of Operational Capability at the Ministry of Defence in March 2009, and Principal Staff Officer to the Chief of the Defence Staff in December 2010. Parr retired in April 2016.

Parr was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in the 2014 New Year Honours.

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary On leaving the navy, Parr was appointed to Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC). He has additionally been an HM Inspector of Fire and Rescue Services since 2017.