Anil Chauhan
Anil Chauhan | |
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| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1981 - present |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | III Corps |
| Awards |  Uttam Yudh Seva Medal  Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Sena Medal Vishisht Seva Medal |
Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM is the current Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of the Indian Army. He assumed this office on 30 January 2018.[1] He was previously the Commander, III Corps of the Indian Army and took over this role from Lt. General Abhay Krishna.[2][3][4][5][6]
Early life and education
Chauhan is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.[2][5]
Career
Chauhan was commissioned into the 11 Gorkha Rifles in 1981. He has held several command, staff and instructional appointments during his career and has experience in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu & Kashmir and Northeast India. He was also server as a United Nations mission to Angola.[2][5]
During his career, he has been awarded the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (2018), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, the Sena Medal, the Vishisht Seva Medal for his service.[2][5][7]
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References
- ^ "Lt. Gen Anil Chauhan takes charge as DGMO of Indian Army".
- ^ a b c d "Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan is new GOC 3 Corps". www.easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
- ^ "Army Chief General Bipin Rawat reviews security situation in Manipur". The Indian Express. 2017-01-25. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
- ^ mizzima (2017-11-07). "Myanmar army vows to throw out Indian rebels". Mizzima. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
- ^ a b c d "Lt Gen Anil Chauhan takes over as GOC Spear Corps 20170101". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
- ^ "Army Installs Lachit Borphukan's Statue at Dinjan Base » Northeast Today". Northeast Today. 2017-06-06. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
- ^ "390 Republic Day Gallantry and Other Defence Decorations Announced".
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