Vijay Kumar Ahluwalia

Lt General ( Dr) Vijay Kumar Ahluwalia PVSM, AVSM**, YSM, VSM, was a lieutenant-general of the Indian Army who last served as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command. [1] A keen army aviator ( helicopter pilot) and a pioneer on Bofors guns, he has held important positions during his Military career. Post retirement as GOC-in-C, he had served as a Member, Armed Forces Tribunal for four years. Currently, he is the Director of a think tank, "Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS)", Delhi. Besides a number of articles and essays on strategic affairs, he authored a book, " Red Revolution 2020 and Beyond; Strategic Challenges to Resolve Naxalism." [2]


Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Ahluwalia

Born (1952-02-02) 2 February 1952
New Delhi
Allegiance India
Service/branch Indian Army
Rank Lieutenant General
UnitArtillery
Commands heldCentral Command
AwardsParam Vishisht Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Yudh Seva Medal
Vishisht Seva Medal

Military Awards and Decorations

Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Yudh Seva Medal
Vishisht Seva Medal
Special Service Medal
Siachen Glacier Medal
Paschimi Star
Sangram Medal
Operation Vijay Medal
Operation Parakram Medal
Sainya Seva Medal
High Altitude Service Medal
Videsh Seva Medal
50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
25th Anniversary of Independence Medal
30 Years Long Service Medal
20 Years Long Service Medal
9 Years Long Service Medal

References

  1. "Grand plans for Sainik School golden jubilee fete". The Hindu. 11 September 2010. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
  2. "The Economic Times Blogs". The Economic Times. 22 May 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2017.

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