Rama Kant Pattanaik
Vice Admiral Rama Kant Pattanaik, PVSM, AVSM, YSM is the former Deputy Chief of Naval Staff(DCNS) of Indian Navy and former Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff(DCIDS).
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| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Navy |
| Years of service | 01 January 1978 to 31 October 2015 [1] |
| Rank |   Vice Admiral |
| Service number | 01860-A[2] |
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| Awards |  Param Vishisht Seva Medal[3] Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Yudh Seva Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Seli Pattanaik |
Education
Pattanaik attended the National Defence Academy, as well as the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Army War College, Mhow and National Defence College, New Delhi.[6]
Career
He was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 1 January 1978. He retired as DCNS of the Indian Navy on 31 October 2015, and Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, AVSM succeeded him.
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References
- "Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, AVSM,assumed charge as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff". Indian Navy. Govt. of India. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
- "Release Id :118733". Press Information Bureau. Govt. of India. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
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- "374 Republic Day Gallantry and Other Defence Decorations Announced". PIB. Govt. of India. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
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- "DCNS". Indian Navy. Govt. of India. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by PK Chatterjee |
Deputy Chief of Naval Staff 2014 - 2015 |
Succeeded by Karambir Singh |
| Preceded by Surinder Pal Singh Cheema |
Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet 1 September 2009 - 17 January 2011 |
Succeeded by Girish Luthra |
| Preceded by M. P. Muralidharan |
Flag Officer Sea Training 2007 - 2008 |
Succeeded by Sunil Lanba |
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