Flag Officer Commanding Karnataka Naval Area (FOK) is a senior appointment in the Indian Navy.

The FOK is responsible for the operations and administration of all units and establishments in Karnataka, including the Naval Base Karwar.

The COMINKAR also discharged the duties of Naval Officer-in-Charge Karnataka (NOIC (KTK)) and Commanding Officer INS Kadamba.

After three incumbents serving as COMINKAR, the billet was upgraded to two-star rank and rechristened Flag Officer Commanding Karnataka Naval Area (FOK) in 2011.

The FOK is responsible to the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command for the operations and administration of all units and establishments in Karnataka.