Amit Tiwari (air marshal)
Amit Tiwari | |
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| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Air Force |
| Years of service | June 1982 - 31 May 2021 |
| Rank |  Air Marshal |
| Service number | 16806[1] |
| Commands held | Central Air Command Southern Air Command |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vayu Sena Medal |
Air Marshal Amit Tiwari, PVSM, AVSM, VM is a retired officer of the Indian Air Force. He served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Central Air Command. He assumed the office on 1 February 2021 succeeding Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar and served till 31 May 2021. He is succeeded by Air Marshal Richard John Duckworth.[2][3][4] Previously, he served as AOC-in-C of Southern Air Command.[5][6]
Early life and education[edit]
Amit is an alumnus of National Defence Academy. He is also a graduate of Defence Services Staff College, College of Defence Management and National Defence College.[7]
Career[edit]
Amit was commissioned in the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot in June 1982. He is a qualified flight instructor, and has a flying experience of over 3500 hours on various fighter aircraft.[7]
In his career, he has held several positions including team leader of Surya Kiran aerobatic squadron, station commander of a forward base, air attache at Indian embassy in Afghanistan, as well as air defence commander and senior officer-in-charge of administration at an operational command. His other appointments include assistant chief of air staff (training) at air headquarters and commandant air force academy.[6]
Prior to his appointment as AOC-in-C, Southern Air command, Amit served as Air Officer in charge of Personnel at air headquarters, VayuSena Bhawan in New Delhi.[8][6]
Honours and decorations[edit]
During his career, Amit has been awarded the VayuSena Medal (VM) and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2021 for his service.[1][9]
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| Param Vishisht Seva Medal | Ati Vishisht Seva Medal | Vayu Sena Medal |
Personal life[edit]
Amit is married to Poonam Tiwari, who took over as President, Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Regional).[7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "411 Republic Day Gallantry and Other Defence Decorations Announced". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 25 January 2019.
- ^ "Central Air Command - BRF". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- ^ "Rapid Turnover in IAF Brass". Bharat Shakti. 29 May 2021.
- ^ "Air Marshal Manavendra Singh Takes Charge As Chief Of Indian Air Force's Southern Command". NDTV. 3 February 2021.
- ^ @DefencePROTvm (1 November 2019). "ir Mshl Amit Tiwari, has taken over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief,SAC. An impressive guard of honour presented to Air Marshal Tiwari on taking over the Command" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c "Air Marshal Amit Tiwari takes over as SAC chief". The Hindu. 1 November 2019.
- ^ a b c "Air Marshal Amit Tiwari new SAC Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief". 1 November 2019.
- ^ @iaf_mcc (15 March 2019). "Air Marshal Amit Tiwari, Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel (AOP), was presented the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) by the President of India in a grand Defence investiture ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, 14 Mar 2019" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "President Shri Ram Nath Kovind approves 455 Gallantry & other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel on Republic Day". PIB. 25 January 2021.
- Living people
- Indian Air Force air marshals
- National Defence Academy (India) alumni
- Recipients of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
- Recipients of the Vayu Sena Medal
- National Defence College, India alumni
- Commandants of the Indian Air Force Academy
- Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal
- Indian air attachés
- College of Defence Management alumni
- Defence Services Staff College alumni