According to the source, Almasov is a sailor, the most high-ranking sailor in the Azerbaijani Naval Forces.
If appointed as Naval Forces Commander, Almasov will be promoted to the rank of rear-admiral.
Naval Forces Commander is appointed by the Head of State, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Azerbaijani Naval Forces Commander, Vice Admiral Shahin Sultanov was dismissed under the order of Azerbaijani President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev oin March 11.