Anil Chauhan

Lieutenant General
Anil Chauhan
UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM
Allegiance  India
Service/branch  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]

Honours and decorations

Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Sena Medal
Vishisht Seva Medal
Samanya Seva Medal
Special Service Medal
Sainya Seva Medal
High Altitude Service Medal
Videsh Seva Medal
50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
30 Years Long Service Medal
20 Years Long Service Medal
9 Years Long Service Medal
MONUA

References

  1. ↑ "Lt. Gen Anil Chauhan takes charge as DGMO of Indian Army".
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan is new GOC 3 Corps". www.easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
  3. ↑ "Army Chief General Bipin Rawat reviews security situation in Manipur". The Indian Express. 2017-01-25. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
  4. ↑ mizzima (2017-11-07). "Myanmar army vows to throw out Indian rebels". Mizzima. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Lt Gen Anil Chauhan takes over as GOC Spear Corps 20170101". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
  6. ↑ "Army Installs Lachit Borphukan's Statue at Dinjan Base » Northeast Today". Northeast Today. 2017-06-06. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
  7. ↑ "390 Republic Day Gallantry and Other Defence Decorations Announced".
Military offices
Preceded by
Abhay Krishna		 General Officer Commanding III Corps
1 January 2017 - 8 January 2018		 Succeeded by
Gopal R
Preceded by
Anil Kumar Bhatt		 Director General of Military Operations
30 January 2018 - Present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent

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