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	[[Lieutenant general\|Lieutenant General]] '''Satish Dua''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal\|PVSM]], [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal\|UYSM]], [[Sena Medal\|SM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal\|VSM]] is a retired [[General Officer]] of [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.mynation.com/news/lt-gen-satish-dua-example-motorcycle-retirement-philwi\|title=Lt Gen Satish Dua sets an example, goes home on motorcycle after retirement\|date=2018-11-01}}</ref> He served as [[Chief of Integrated Defence Staff]] to the [[Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee]] (CISC) of the [[Indian Armed Forces]] and the Former 15 Corps [[XV Corps (India)\|(XV Corps)]] in Kashmir. The General Officer was the Kashmir Corps Commander during the 'surgical strike' in September 2016. He was the Colonel of [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]] Regiment.		[[Lieutenant general (India)\|Lieutenant General]] '''Satish Dua''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal\|PVSM]], [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal\|UYSM]], [[Sena Medal\|SM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal\|VSM]] is a retired [[General Officer]] of [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.mynation.com/news/lt-gen-satish-dua-example-motorcycle-retirement-philwi\|title=Lt Gen Satish Dua sets an example, goes home on motorcycle after retirement\|date=2018-11-01}}</ref> He served as [[Chief of Integrated Defence Staff]] to the [[Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee]] (CISC) of the [[Indian Armed Forces]] and the Former 15 Corps [[XV Corps (India)\|(XV Corps)]] in Kashmir. The General Officer was the Kashmir Corps Commander during the 'surgical strike' in September 2016. He was the Colonel of [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]] Regiment.

	== Early life and education ==		== Early life and education ==
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	== Career ==		== Career ==
	Dua was commissioned into [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry\|8 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]] (Siachen) in December 1979.{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}} He has held various command, staff and Instructor appointments during his career. He has commanded a battalion and a brigade in counter terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir and the [[XV Corps (India)\|XV Corps]] (Srinagar) (2015-2016).{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}} As a Major General in [[Assam Rifles]] he was involved in raising a new formation termed IGAR (East) in [[Northeast India]].{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}} He has held various staff appointments including Colonel MS (Complaints) in Military Secretary Branch; Brigade Major of Kargil Brigade; Brigadier General Staff (Operations) of [[XVI Corps (India)\|XVI Corps]] (Nagrota); Deputy Director General in Weapon Equipment Directorate; Additional Director General (Procurement) in Master General of Ordnance Branch. He has also served as a commando instructor and a Defence Attaché to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos (2005-2008).<ref name=":3">{{Cite web\|title=» Lt General Satish Dua\|url=http://www.spsmilitaryyearbook.com/profile/lt-general-satish-dua/\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213082933/http://www.spsmilitaryyearbook.com/profile/lt-general-satish-dua/\|archive-date=2017-12-13\|access-date=2017-12-13\|website=www.spsmilitaryyearbook.com}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|title=Lt Gen Satish Dua takes over as CISC\|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=153225\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209100013/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=153225\|archive-date=2017-12-09\|access-date=2017-12-13\|website=pib.nic.in}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news\|date=2016-11-03\|title=Former 15 Corps commander Lt Gen Satish Dua takes over as CISC chief\|language=en-US\|work=Firstpost\|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/former-15-corps-commander-lt-gen-satish-dua-takes-over-as-cisc-chief-3087048.html\|url-status=live\|access-date=2017-12-13\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213082337/http://www.firstpost.com/india/former-15-corps-commander-lt-gen-satish-dua-takes-over-as-cisc-chief-3087048.html\|archive-date=2017-12-13}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news\|title=Lt Gen Satish Dua takes over as CISC chief - Times of India\|work=The Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lt-Gen-Satish-Dua-takes-over-as-CISC-chief/articleshow/55231152.cms\|url-status=live\|access-date=2017-12-13\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213085009/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lt-Gen-Satish-Dua-takes-over-as-CISC-chief/articleshow/55231152.cms\|archive-date=2017-12-13}}</ref>. He was Colonel of [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]] Regiment.		Dua was commissioned into [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry\|8 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]] (Siachen) in December 1979.{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}} He has held various command, staff and Instructor appointments during his career. He has commanded a battalion and a brigade in counter terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir and the [[XV Corps (India)\|XV Corps]] (Srinagar) (2015-2016).{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}} As a Major General in [[Assam Rifles]] he was involved in raising a new formation termed IGAR (East) in [[Northeast India]].{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}} He has held various staff appointments including Colonel MS (Complaints) in Military Secretary Branch; Brigade Major of Kargil Brigade; Brigadier General Staff (Operations) of [[XVI Corps (India)\|XVI Corps]] (Nagrota); Deputy Director General in Weapon Equipment Directorate; Additional Director General (Procurement) in Master General of Ordnance Branch. He has also served as a commando instructor and a Defence Attaché to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos (2005-2008).<ref name=":3">{{Cite web\|title=» Lt General Satish Dua\|url=http://www.spsmilitaryyearbook.com/profile/lt-general-satish-dua/\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213082933/http://www.spsmilitaryyearbook.com/profile/lt-general-satish-dua/\|archive-date=2017-12-13\|access-date=2017-12-13\|website=www.spsmilitaryyearbook.com}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|title=Lt Gen Satish Dua takes over as CISC\|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=153225\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209100013/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=153225\|archive-date=2017-12-09\|access-date=2017-12-13\|website=pib.nic.in}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news\|date=2016-11-03\|title=Former 15 Corps commander Lt Gen Satish Dua takes over as CISC chief\|language=en-US\|work=Firstpost\|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/former-15-corps-commander-lt-gen-satish-dua-takes-over-as-cisc-chief-3087048.html\|url-status=live\|access-date=2017-12-13\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213082337/http://www.firstpost.com/india/former-15-corps-commander-lt-gen-satish-dua-takes-over-as-cisc-chief-3087048.html\|archive-date=2017-12-13}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news\|title=Lt Gen Satish Dua takes over as CISC chief - Times of India\|work=The Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lt-Gen-Satish-Dua-takes-over-as-CISC-chief/articleshow/55231152.cms\|url-status=live\|access-date=2017-12-13\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213085009/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lt-Gen-Satish-Dua-takes-over-as-CISC-chief/articleshow/55231152.cms\|archive-date=2017-12-13}}</ref> He was Colonel of [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]] Regiment.

	Lieutenant General Satish Dua was the founding Member Secretary of Defence Planning Committee.		Lieutenant General Satish Dua was the founding Member Secretary of Defence Planning Committee.

	As member of Defence Acquisition Council, he played a pivotal role in force modernisation & inter se prioritisation between Army, Navy & Air Force. He worked actively in the field of Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief. As a member of National Crisis Management Group, coordinated the efforts of Army, Navy & Air Force in National Crises & Disaster situations.		As member of Defence Acquisition Council, he played a pivotal role in force modernisation & inter se prioritisation between Army, Navy & Air Force. He worked actively in the field of Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief. As a member of National Crisis Management Group, coordinated the efforts of Army, Navy & Air Force in National Crises & Disaster situations.

	Lieutenant General Satish Dua co-chaired the INDO-U.S. Military Cooperation Group (2016-2018)		Lieutenant General Satish Dua co-chaired the INDO-U.S. Military Cooperation Group (2016-2018)
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	During his career, he has been awarded the [[Vishisht Seva Medal]], [[Sena Medal]], the [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]] (2017) and [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]] (2018) for his service.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157683\|title=398 Republic Day Gallantry and other Defence Decorations Announced\|website=pib.nic.in\|access-date=2017-12-13\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007121219/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157683\|archive-date=2017-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1517875\|title=Press Information Bureau\|website=www.pib.nic.in\|language=en\|access-date=2018-01-26}}</ref>		During his career, he has been awarded the [[Vishisht Seva Medal]], [[Sena Medal]], the [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]] (2017) and [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]] (2018) for his service.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157683\|title=398 Republic Day Gallantry and other Defence Decorations Announced\|website=pib.nic.in\|access-date=2017-12-13\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007121219/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157683\|archive-date=2017-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1517875\|title=Press Information Bureau\|website=www.pib.nic.in\|language=en\|access-date=2018-01-26}}</ref>

	After retirement, General Dua has authored a book titled 'India’s Bravehearts'. This book tells first hand experiences and gripping stories of death-defying operations and daring surgical strikes, the intense training soldiers have to undergo to become battle-fit, what life is really like on the LoC and the lives of the young men who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.		After retirement, General Dua has authored a book titled 'India’s Bravehearts'. This book tells first hand experiences and gripping stories of death-defying operations and daring surgical strikes, the intense training soldiers have to undergo to become battle-fit, what life is really like on the LoC and the lives of the young men who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

	== Honours and decorations ==		== Honours and decorations ==
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	== Bibliography ==		== Bibliography ==
	*{{Cite book\|title= ~~India’s~~ Bravehearts : Untold Stories from the Indian Army\|last= Dua\|first=Satish\|publisher = Juggernaut (4 December 2020); HarperCollins India Private Limited, A-75, Sector 57, Noida, Uttarpradesh - 201301, Tel no : 0120-4044800\|year=2020\|location=Noida, Uttarpradesh, India\|pages=224}}		*{{Cite book\|title= India's Bravehearts : Untold Stories from the Indian Army\|last= Dua\|first=Satish\|publisher = Juggernaut (4 December 2020); HarperCollins India Private Limited, A-75, Sector 57, Noida, Uttarpradesh - 201301, Tel no : 0120-4044800\|year=2020\|location=Noida, Uttarpradesh, India\|pages=224}}

	== References ==		== References ==
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	== External links ==		== External links ==
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	[[Lieutenant general\|Lieutenant General]] '''Satish Dua''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal\|PVSM]], [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal\|UYSM]], [[Sena Medal\|SM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal\|VSM]] is a retired [[General Officer]] of [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.mynation.com/news/lt-gen-satish-dua-example-motorcycle-retirement-philwi\|title=Lt Gen Satish Dua sets an example, goes home on motorcycle after retirement\|date=2018-11-01}}</ref> He served as [[Chief of Integrated Defence Staff]] to the [[Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee]] (CISC) of the [[Indian Armed Forces]]~~. He assumed~~ the ~~office on 31 October 2016 from~~ [[~~Air Marshal]] P P Reddy and was succeeded by [[Lieutenant General]] [[P S Rajeshwar~~]] ~~on 1 November 2018.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://pib.nic.~~in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=184541\|title=Lt Gen P S Rajeshwar assumes charge as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman, COSC\|date=2018-11-01}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=153225\|title=Lt Gen Satish Dua takes over as CISC\|website=pib.nic.in\|access-date=2017-12-13\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209100013/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=153225\|archive-date=2017-12-09}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news\|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/former-15-corps-commander-lt-gen-satish-dua-takes-over-as-cisc-chief-3087048.html\|title=Former 15 Corps commander Lt Gen Satish Dua takes over as CISC chief\|date=2016~~-11-03\|work=Firstpost\|access-date=2017-12-13\|language=en-US\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web~~.archive.org/web/20171213082337/http://www.firstpost.com/india/former-15-corps-commander-lt-gen-satish-dua-takes-over-as-cisc-chief-3087048.html\|archive-date=2017-12-13}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lt-Gen-Satish-Dua-takes-over-as-CISC-chief/articleshow/55231152.cms\|title=Lt Gen Satish Dua takes over as CISC chief - Times of ~~India\|work=The Times of India\|access-date=2017-12-13\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web~~.archive.org/web/20171213085009/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lt-Gen-Satish-Dua-takes-over-as-CISC-chief/articleshow/55231152.cms\|archive-date=2017-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/air-marshal-reddy-is-new-chief-of-integrated-defence-staff-114070100464_1.html\|title=Air Marshal Reddy is new Chief of Integrated Defence Staff\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213085130/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/air-marshal-reddy-is-new-chief-of-integrated-defence-staff-114070100464_1.html\|archive-date=2017-12-13\|url-status=live}}</ref>		[[Lieutenant general\|Lieutenant General]] '''Satish Dua''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal\|PVSM]], [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal\|UYSM]], [[Sena Medal\|SM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal\|VSM]] is a retired [[General Officer]] of [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.mynation.com/news/lt-gen-satish-dua-example-motorcycle-retirement-philwi\|title=Lt Gen Satish Dua sets an example, goes home on motorcycle after retirement\|date=2018-11-01}}</ref> He served as [[Chief of Integrated Defence Staff]] to the [[Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee]] (CISC) of the [[Indian Armed Forces]] and the Former 15 Corps [[XV Corps (India)\|(XV Corps)]] in Kashmir. The General Officer was the Kashmir Corps Commander during the 'surgical strike' in September 2016. He was the Colonel of [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]] Regiment.

	== Early life and education ==		== Early life and education ==
	Dua has attended Higher Command Course at [[Army War College, Mhow\|Army War College]], [[Mhow]]; [[Defence Services Staff College]], Wellington; and [[National Defence College (India)\|National Defence College]], Delhi.~~<ref name=":3">~~{{Cite web\|url=http://www.spsmilitaryyearbook.com/profile/lt-general-satish-dua/\|title=» Lt General Satish Dua\|website=www.spsmilitaryyearbook.com\|access-date=2017-12-13\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213082933/http://www.spsmilitaryyearbook.com/profile/lt-general-satish-dua/\|~~archive-~~date=~~2017-12-13~~}}~~</ref>~~		Dua has attended Higher Command Course at [[Army War College, Mhow\|Army War College]], [[Mhow]]; [[Defence Services Staff College]], Wellington; and [[National Defence College (India)\|National Defence College]], Delhi.{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}}

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	Dua was commissioned into [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry\|8 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]] (Siachen) in December 1979. He ~~is considered a [[counter-terrorism]] specialist and~~ has held various ~~important~~ command, staff and Instructor appointments during his career. He has commanded a battalion and a brigade in counter terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir and the [[XV Corps (India)\|XV Corps]] (Srinagar) (2015-2016). As a Major General of [[Assam Rifles]] he was ~~instrumental~~ in raising a new formation termed IGAR (East) in [[Northeast India]]. He has held various staff appointments including Colonel MS (Complaints) in Military Secretary Branch; Brigade Major of Kargil Brigade; Brigadier General Staff (Operations) of [[XVI Corps (India)\|XVI Corps]] (Nagrota); Deputy Director General in Weapon Equipment Directorate; Additional Director General (Procurement) in Master General of Ordnance Branch. He has also served as a commando instructor and a ~~defence attache~~ to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos (2005-2008).<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />		Dua was commissioned into [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry\|8 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]] (Siachen) in December 1979.{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}} He has held various command, staff and Instructor appointments during his career. He has commanded a battalion and a brigade in counter terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir and the [[XV Corps (India)\|XV Corps]] (Srinagar) (2015-2016).{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}} As a Major General in [[Assam Rifles]] he was involved in raising a new formation termed IGAR (East) in [[Northeast India]].{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}} He has held various staff appointments including Colonel MS (Complaints) in Military Secretary Branch; Brigade Major of Kargil Brigade; Brigadier General Staff (Operations) of [[XVI Corps (India)\|XVI Corps]] (Nagrota); Deputy Director General in Weapon Equipment Directorate; Additional Director General (Procurement) in Master General of Ordnance Branch. He has also served as a commando instructor and a Defence Attaché to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos (2005-2008).<ref name=":3">{{Cite web\|title=» Lt General Satish Dua\|url=http://www.spsmilitaryyearbook.com/profile/lt-general-satish-dua/\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213082933/http://www.spsmilitaryyearbook.com/profile/lt-general-satish-dua/\|archive-date=2017-12-13\|access-date=2017-12-13\|website=www.spsmilitaryyearbook.com}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|title=Lt Gen Satish Dua takes over as CISC\|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=153225\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209100013/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=153225\|archive-date=2017-12-09\|access-date=2017-12-13\|website=pib.nic.in}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news\|date=2016-11-03\|title=Former 15 Corps commander Lt Gen Satish Dua takes over as CISC chief\|language=en-US\|work=Firstpost\|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/former-15-corps-commander-lt-gen-satish-dua-takes-over-as-cisc-chief-3087048.html\|url-status=live\|access-date=2017-12-13\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213082337/http://www.firstpost.com/india/former-15-corps-commander-lt-gen-satish-dua-takes-over-as-cisc-chief-3087048.html\|archive-date=2017-12-13}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news\|title=Lt Gen Satish Dua takes over as CISC chief - Times of India\|work=The Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lt-Gen-Satish-Dua-takes-over-as-CISC-chief/articleshow/55231152.cms\|url-status=live\|access-date=2017-12-13\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213085009/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lt-Gen-Satish-Dua-takes-over-as-CISC-chief/articleshow/55231152.cms\|archive-date=2017-12-13}}</ref>. He was Colonel of [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]] Regiment.

			Lieutenant General Satish Dua was the founding Member Secretary of Defence Planning Committee.

			As member of Defence Acquisition Council, he played a pivotal role in force modernisation & inter se prioritisation between Army, Navy & Air Force. He worked actively in the field of Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief. As a member of National Crisis Management Group, coordinated the efforts of Army, Navy & Air Force in National Crises & Disaster situations.

			Lieutenant General Satish Dua co-chaired the INDO-U.S. Military Cooperation Group (2016-2018)

	During his career, he has been awarded the [[Vishisht Seva Medal]], [[Sena Medal]], the [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]] (2017) and [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]] (2018) for his service.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157683\|title=398 Republic Day Gallantry and other Defence Decorations Announced\|website=pib.nic.in\|access-date=2017-12-13\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007121219/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157683\|archive-date=2017-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1517875\|title=Press Information Bureau\|website=www.pib.nic.in\|language=en\|access-date=2018-01-26}}</ref>		During his career, he has been awarded the [[Vishisht Seva Medal]], [[Sena Medal]], the [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]] (2017) and [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]] (2018) for his service.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157683\|title=398 Republic Day Gallantry and other Defence Decorations Announced\|website=pib.nic.in\|access-date=2017-12-13\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007121219/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157683\|archive-date=2017-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1517875\|title=Press Information Bureau\|website=www.pib.nic.in\|language=en\|access-date=2018-01-26}}</ref>

			After retirement, General Dua has authored a book titled 'India’s Bravehearts'. This book tells first hand experiences and gripping stories of death-defying operations and daring surgical strikes, the intense training soldiers have to undergo to become battle-fit, what life is really like on the LoC and the lives of the young men who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

	== Honours and decorations ==		== Honours and decorations ==
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{{Infobox military person
| honorific_prefix = [[Lieutenant General]]
| name = Satish Dua
| honorific_suffix = [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal|UYSM]], [[Sena Medal|SM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]]
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| serviceyears = December 1979 – October 2018
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| unit = [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry|8 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]]
| commands = [[Integrated Defence Staff]]<br/>[[XV Corps (India)|XV Corps]]
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[[Lieutenant general|Lieutenant General]] '''Satish Dua''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal|UYSM]], [[Sena Medal|SM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]] is a retired [[General Officer]] of [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mynation.com/news/lt-gen-satish-dua-example-motorcycle-retirement-philwi|title=Lt Gen Satish Dua sets an example, goes home on motorcycle after retirement|date=2018-11-01}}</ref> He served as [[Chief of Integrated Defence Staff]] to the [[Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee]] (CISC) of the [[Indian Armed Forces]]. He assumed the office on 31 October 2016 from [[Air Marshal]] P P Reddy and was succeeded by [[Lieutenant General]] [[P S Rajeshwar]] on 1 November 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=184541|title=Lt Gen P S Rajeshwar assumes charge as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman, COSC|date=2018-11-01}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=153225|title=Lt Gen Satish Dua takes over as CISC|website=pib.nic.in|access-date=2017-12-13|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209100013/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=153225|archive-date=2017-12-09}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/former-15-corps-commander-lt-gen-satish-dua-takes-over-as-cisc-chief-3087048.html|title=Former 15 Corps commander Lt Gen Satish Dua takes over as CISC chief|date=2016-11-03|work=Firstpost|access-date=2017-12-13|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213082337/http://www.firstpost.com/india/former-15-corps-commander-lt-gen-satish-dua-takes-over-as-cisc-chief-3087048.html|archive-date=2017-12-13}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lt-Gen-Satish-Dua-takes-over-as-CISC-chief/articleshow/55231152.cms|title=Lt Gen Satish Dua takes over as CISC chief - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-12-13|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213085009/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lt-Gen-Satish-Dua-takes-over-as-CISC-chief/articleshow/55231152.cms|archive-date=2017-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/air-marshal-reddy-is-new-chief-of-integrated-defence-staff-114070100464_1.html|title=Air Marshal Reddy is new Chief of Integrated Defence Staff|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213085130/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/air-marshal-reddy-is-new-chief-of-integrated-defence-staff-114070100464_1.html|archive-date=2017-12-13|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Dua has attended Higher Command Course at [[Army War College, Mhow|Army War College]], [[Mhow]]; [[Defence Services Staff College]], Wellington; and [[National Defence College (India)|National Defence College]], Delhi.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.spsmilitaryyearbook.com/profile/lt-general-satish-dua/|title=» Lt General Satish Dua|website=www.spsmilitaryyearbook.com|access-date=2017-12-13|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213082933/http://www.spsmilitaryyearbook.com/profile/lt-general-satish-dua/|archive-date=2017-12-13}}</ref>

== Career ==
Dua was commissioned into [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry|8 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]] (Siachen) in December 1979. He is considered a [[counter-terrorism]] specialist and has held various important command, staff and Instructor appointments during his career. He has commanded a battalion and a brigade in counter terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir and the [[XV Corps (India)|XV Corps]] (Srinagar) (2015-2016). As a Major General of [[Assam Rifles]] he was instrumental in raising a new formation termed IGAR (East) in [[Northeast India]]. He has held various staff appointments including Colonel MS (Complaints) in Military Secretary Branch; Brigade Major of Kargil Brigade; Brigadier General Staff (Operations) of [[XVI Corps (India)|XVI Corps]] (Nagrota); Deputy Director General in Weapon Equipment Directorate; Additional Director General (Procurement) in Master General of Ordnance Branch. He has also served as a commando instructor and a defence attache to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos (2005-2008).<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />

During his career, he has been awarded the [[Vishisht Seva Medal]], [[Sena Medal]], the [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]] (2017) and [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]] (2018) for his service.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157683|title=398 Republic Day Gallantry and other Defence Decorations Announced|website=pib.nic.in|access-date=2017-12-13|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007121219/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157683|archive-date=2017-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1517875|title=Press Information Bureau|website=www.pib.nic.in|language=en|access-date=2018-01-26}}</ref>

== Honours and decorations ==
{| style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;"
|colspan="5"|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Param Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}} {{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Uttam_Yudh_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|-
|colspan="4"|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Sena Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}} {{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}} {{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND Special Service Medal Ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|-
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND_Operation_Vijay_medal.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND Operation Parakram medal.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND Sainya Seva Medal Ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND High Altitude Medal Ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|-
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND 50th Anniversary Independence medal.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND 30 Years Long Service Ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND 20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND 9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg|width=106}}
|}
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|colspan="2"|[[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]]
|colspan="2"|[[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]]
|-
| colspan="1"|[[Sena Medal]]
| colspan="2"|[[Vishisht Seva Medal]]
| colspan="1"|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Special Service Medal]]
|-
|[[Awards and Decorations of the Indian Armed Forces|Operation Vijay Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Operation Parakram Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Sainya Seva Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|High Altitude Service Medal]]
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|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|50th Anniversary of Independence Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|30 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|20 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|9 Years Long Service Medal]]
|}

== Bibliography ==
*{{Cite book|title= India’s Bravehearts : Untold Stories from the Indian Army|last= Dua|first=Satish|publisher = Juggernaut (4 December 2020); HarperCollins India Private Limited, A-75, Sector 57, Noida, Uttarpradesh - 201301, Tel no : 0120-4044800|year=2020|location=Noida, Uttarpradesh, India|pages=224}}

== References ==
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== External links ==
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{{s-mil}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Chief Of Integrated Defence Staff]]
| years = 31 October 2016 - 31 October 2018
| before = Air Marshal P P Reddy
| after = Lt Gen [[P S Rajeshwar]]}}
{{succession box
| title = [[General Officer Commanding]] [[XV Corps (India)|XV Corps]]
| years = 26 November 2015 - 30 October 2016
| before = [[Subrata Saha (general)|Subrata Saha]]
| after = [[Jaswinder Singh Sandhu (general)|Jaswinder Singh Sandhu]]}}
{{s-end}}

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