Gopal R

Lieutenant General
Gopal R
AVSM, SM
Allegiance  India
Service/branch  Indian Army
Rank Lieutenant General
Unit 8 Gorkha Rifles
Commands held III Corps
Awards Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Sena Medal

Lieutenant General Gopal R, AVSM, SM is the current Commander, III Corps of the Indian Army and assumed office on 9 January 2018. He assumed the post from Lt General Anil Chauhan.[1][2][3][4]

Early life and education

He is an alumnus of Higher Command Course at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington; and National Defence Course Course at National Defence College, Delhi.[2][1]

Career

He was commissioned into 8 Gorkha Rifles. He has extensive experience in Northeast India. He has held numerous commands including an infantry battalion on the Siachen Glacier; a Mountain Brigade and an Assam Rifles range in South Assam. He was also one of the founding members of the Defence Command and Staff College at Botswan.[1][2][5]

During his career, he has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Sena Medal for his service.[1]

Honours and decorations

Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Sena Medal
Special Service Medal
Siachen Glacier Medal
Operation Parakram 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

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Lt Gen takes over charge of Spear Corps". India Today. 2018-01-09. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  2. 1 2 3 "Lt. Gen. Gopal takes charge of 3 Corps". www.easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  3. ↑ "Lt Gen Gopal R takes over as GOC of Spear Corps in Nagaland". news.webindia123.com. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  4. ↑ "Lt.Gen Gopal R new GOC 3 Corps". The Shillong Times. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  5. ↑ "Lt Gen Gopal R takes over charge of Spear Corps | The Arunachal Times". arunachaltimes.in. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
Military offices
Preceded by
Anil Chauhan		 General Officer Commanding III Corps
9 January 2018 - Present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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