Anil Kumar Chawla

Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, PVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC is an Indian Navy officer, currently serving as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command.[1][2] He assumed charge on 30 July 2018 succeeding Vice Admiral Abhay Raghunath Karve.


Anil Kumar Chawla

Allegiance India
Service/branch Indian Navy
Years of service1982 - Present
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands held
Awards

Career

Chawla joined the Navy in 1982 and has commanded INS Vinash, INS Kora, INS Tabar and INS Viraat.[3]

He commanded the Western Fleet from 16 August 2013 to 1 October 2014 before being promoted to Vice Admiral and appointed as the Director General Naval Operations on 31 December 2014.

He served as Chief of Personnel, Indian Navy from 28 May 2016 to 30 July 2018.[4][1][2]

Military Awards and Decorations


Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Nausena Medal Vishisht Seva Medal Samanya Seva medal
Special Service Medal
Operation Parakram Medal
Sainya Seva Medal
Videsh Seva Medal
50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
30 Years Long Service Medal
20 Years Long Service Medal
9 Years Long Service Medal

References

  1. "Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla assumes Command of SNC". pib.nic.in. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  2. "Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla Assumes Command of SNC". Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  3. "Vice admiral AK Chawla, AVSM, VSM, NM assumes charge as Chief of Personnel". Business Standard. 2 June 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  4. "Vice Admiral AK Chawla, AVSM, VSM, NM assumes charge as Chief of Personnel". Indian Navy. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
Military offices
Preceded by
Abhay Raghunath Karve
Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) Southern Naval Command
30 July 2018 - present
Incumbent
Preceded by
Abhay Raghunath Karve
Chief of Personnel
28 May 2016 – 30 July 2018
Succeeded by
R. Hari Kumar
Preceded by
Abhay Raghunath Karve
Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet
15 August 2013 – 30 September 2014
Succeeded by
R. Hari Kumar
Preceded by
Abhay Raghunath Karve
Commanding Officer INS Viraat
27 December 2008 - 6 August 2010
Succeeded by
R. Hari Kumar
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