Amit Tiwari (marshal)
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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 | 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
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
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
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
Amit is married to Poonam Tiwari, who took over as President, Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Regional).[7]
References
- ^ a b "411 Republic Day Gallantry and Other Defence Decorations Announced". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 2019-01-25.
- ^ "Central Air Command - BRF". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- ^ "Rapid Turnover in IAF Brass". Bharat Shakti. 2021-05-29.
- ^ "Air Marshal Manavendra Singh Takes Charge As Chief Of Indian Air Force's Southern Command". NDTV. 3 February 2021.
- ^ @DefencePROTvm (2019-11-01). "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". 2019-11-01.
- ^ a b c "Air Marshal Amit Tiwari new SAC Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief". 2019-11-01.
- ^ @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.