Anil Kumar Chawla

Anil Kumar Chawla
Allegiance  India
Service/branch  Indian Navy
Years of service 1982 -
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands held
Awards

Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla is an Indian Navy officer, currently serving as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command.[1][2] He assumed charge on 30 July 2018 succeeding Vice Admiral Abhay Raghunath Karve.

Career

He joined the Navy in 1982. He commanded INS Vinash, INS Kora, INS Tabar and INS Viraat.[3]

He commanded the Western Fleet from 16 Aug 2013 to 01 Oct 2014 before being promoted to Vice Admiral and appointed as the Director General Naval Operations on 31 Dec 2014.

He served as Chief of Personnel, Indian Navy from 28 May 2016 to 30 July 2018.[4][1][2]

Military Awards and Decorations

Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Nausena Medal
Vishisht Seva Medal
Special Service Medal
Operation Parakram Medal
Videsh Seva Medal
50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
30 Years Long Service Medal
20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal

References

  1. 1 2 "Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla assumes Command of SNC". pib.nic.in. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  2. 1 2 "Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla Assumes Command of SNC". Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  3. ↑ "Vice admiral AK Chawla, AVSM, VSM, NM assumes charge as Chief of Personnel". Business Standard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Vice Admiral AK Chawla, AVSM, VSM, NM assumes charge as Chief of Personnel". Indian Navy. May 31, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
Military offices
Preceded by
Abhay Raghunath Karve		 Chief of Personnel
28 May 2016 - 30 July 2018		 Succeeded by
R Hari Kumar
Preceded by
Abhay Raghunath Karve		 Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) Southern Naval Command
30 July 2018 - present		 Incumbent
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