Abhay Raghunath Karve

Vice Admiral

A R Karve

PVSM, AVSM
Vice Admiral; A R Karve; PVSM, AVSM
Allegiance	India
Service/branch	Indian Navy
Years of service	1 July 1980 - 30 July 2018
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands held	Southern Naval Command; Western Fleet; INS Viraat; INS Ranvijay;
Awards	Param Vishisht Seva Medal; Ati Vishisht Seva Medal;

Abhay Raghunath Karve PVSM, AVSM is a retired Indian Navy Vice Admiral. He last served as the 27th Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command.^[1]^[2] He retired on 30 July 2018 and was succeeded by Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla.^[3]^[4]

Education

Karve did his undergraduate studies at National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla. He is a graduate of Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) Wellington, Ooty, and has undergone the Naval Higher Command Course from College of Naval Warfare at Mumbai. He is also a post graduate in National Security and Strategy from the National Defense University, Washington DC (USA).^[5]

Career

Karve joined the Indian Navy on 1 July 80, specializing in Anti-Submarine Warfare in 1986 and has commanded the aircraft carrier INS Viraat as well as the guided missile destroyer INS Ranvijay, the frigate INS Dunagiri and the ASW patrol vessel INS Ajay. In 2015 he was appointed Chief of Personnel.^[6]

Karve has been awarded the Ati Vishist Seva Medal in 2013 ^[7] and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2018.^[8]

Honours and awards

Military awards

Param Vishisht Seva Medal	Ati Vishisht Seva Medal	Operation Vijay Medal	Operation Parakram Medal
50th Anniversary of Independence Medal	30 Years Long Service Medal	20 Years Long Service Medal	9 Years Long Service Medal

References

^ "Vice Admiral AR Karve new Chief of Southern Naval Command - The New Indian Express". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
^ "Chief of Personnel (COP) | Indian Navy". www.indiannavy.nic.in. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
^ "Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla assumes Command of SNC". pib.nic.in. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
^ "Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla Assumes Command of SNC". Retrieved 31 July 2018.
^ "Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Naval Command | Indian Navy". www.indiannavy.nic.in. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
^ "Vice-Admiral A R Karve assumes charge as Chief of Personnel | india | Hindustan Times". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
^ "President Confers Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards".
^ "390 Republic Day Gallantry and Other Defence Decorations Announced".

Military offices
Preceded by Girish Luthra	Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command 29 May 2016 - 30 July 2018	Succeeded by Anil Kumar Chawla
Preceded by Parasurama Naidu Murugesan	Chief of Personnel 2015-2016	Succeeded by Anil Kumar Chawla
Preceded by Girish Luthra	Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet 25 May 2012 - 15 August 2013	Succeeded by Anil Kumar Chawla
Preceded by Girish Luthra	Commanding Officer INS Viraat 11 August 2007 - 27 December 2008	Succeeded by Anil Kumar Chawla

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[newindianexpress-1] "Vice Admiral AR Karve new Chief of Southern Naval Command - The New Indian Express". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

[2] "Chief of Personnel (COP) | Indian Navy". www.indiannavy.nic.in. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

[3] "Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla assumes Command of SNC". pib.nic.in. Retrieved 1 August 2018.

[4] "Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla Assumes Command of SNC". Retrieved 31 July 2018.

[5] "Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Naval Command | Indian Navy". www.indiannavy.nic.in. Retrieved 18 June 2017.

[hindustantimes-6] "Vice-Admiral A R Karve assumes charge as Chief of Personnel | india | Hindustan Times". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

[7] "President Confers Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards".

[8] "390 Republic Day Gallantry and Other Defence Decorations Announced".

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