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	[[Lieutenant General (India)\|Lieutenant General]] '''Yogesh Kumar Joshi''', [[PVSM]], [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal\|UYSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal\|AVSM]], [[Vir Chakra\|VrC]], [[Sena Medal\|SM]], [[Aide-de-camp\|ADC]] (born 5 January 1962) is a retired [[General Officer]] of the [[Indian Army]]. He was the [[General Officer Commanding-in-Chief]] [[Northern Command (India)\|Northern Command]], assuming office from Lt Gen [[Ranbir Singh (general)\|Ranbir Singh]] on 1 February 2020.<ref>{{cite tweet \|author=PRO Udhampur, Ministry of Defence \|user=proudhampur \|number=1223259730954481664 \|date=31 January 2020 \|title=Lt Gen YK Joshi, UYSM, AVSM, VrC, SM will assume the appointment of #ArmyCdrNC on 01 Feb 2020. The General officer caught the attention of the nation during Kargil war with his outstanding leadership under the nickname 'Joe' & led his unit 13 JAK RIF to unprecedented success. https://t.co/Lr54A5JapD \|language=en \|access-date=16 December 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827100822/https://twitter.com/proudhampur/status/1223259730954481664 \|archive-date=27 August 2021 \|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|author=Negi, Manjeet Singh \|title=Kargil fame Lt Gen YK Joshi appointed Northern Army Commander \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kargil-fame-lt-gen-yk-joshi-appointed-northern-army-commander-1639616-2020-01-24 \|work=India Today \|location=London \|date=24 January 2020 \|access-date=25 January ~~2022~~}}</ref>		[[Lieutenant General (India)\|Lieutenant General]] '''Yogesh Kumar Joshi''', [[PVSM]], [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal\|UYSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal\|AVSM]], [[Vir Chakra\|VrC]], [[Sena Medal\|SM]], [[Aide-de-camp\|ADC]] (born 5 January 1962) is a retired [[General Officer]] of the [[Indian Army]]. He was the [[General Officer Commanding-in-Chief]] [[Northern Command (India)\|Northern Command]], assuming office from Lt Gen [[Ranbir Singh (general)\|Ranbir Singh]] on 1 February 2020.<ref>{{cite tweet \|author=PRO Udhampur, Ministry of Defence \|user=proudhampur \|number=1223259730954481664 \|date=31 January 2020 \|title=Lt Gen YK Joshi, UYSM, AVSM, VrC, SM will assume the appointment of #ArmyCdrNC on 01 Feb 2020. The General officer caught the attention of the nation during Kargil war with his outstanding leadership under the nickname 'Joe' & led his unit 13 JAK RIF to unprecedented success. https://t.co/Lr54A5JapD \|language=en \|access-date=16 December 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827100822/https://twitter.com/proudhampur/status/1223259730954481664 \|archive-date=27 August 2021 \|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|author=Negi, Manjeet Singh \|title=Kargil fame Lt Gen YK Joshi appointed Northern Army Commander \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kargil-fame-lt-gen-yk-joshi-appointed-northern-army-commander-1639616-2020-01-24 \|work=India Today \|location=London \|date=24 January 2020 \|access-date=25 January 2020}}</ref>
	He last served as the Chief of staff of the [[Northern Command (India)\|Northern Command]], assuming the office from Lt Gen SK Sharma.<ref>{{cite tweet \|author=PRO Udhampur, Ministry of Defence \|user=proudhampur \|number=1187652310081490944 \|date=25 October 2019 \|title=Lt Gen YK Joshi assumed the appointment of Chief of Staff, Northern Commandat Udhampur today. He relieves Lt Gen SK Sharma. In a solemn ceremony Lt Gen SK Sharma and the incoming Chief of Staff paid tributes to the martyrs at Dhruva Shahid Samarak, Udhampur. https://t.co/iXRaI0ayRS \|language=en \|access-date=16 December 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191025090020/https://twitter.com/proudhampur/status/1187652310081490944 \|archive-date=25 October 2019 \|url-status=live}}</ref> Previously, he was the commander of [[Leh]] based [[XIV Corps (India)\|Fire & Fury Corps]]. As Army Commander he is credited with spearheading the Indian response to PLA's attempt to alter the status quo on [[Line of Actual Control]] (LAC) by use of force. He is the only war decorated Army Commander who has to his credit successes against both Indian adversaries China and Pakistan.<ref>{{cite AV media \|date=17 February 2021 \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwTxyE4LK_c \|title=Lt Gen YK Joshi Speaks On The Pangong Tso Pullback {{!}} Exclusive Interview {{!}} CNN News18 \|publisher=[[CNN-News18]] \|via=[[YouTube]] \|access-date=16 December 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207081623/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwTxyE4LK_c \|archive-date=7 December 2021 \|url-status=live}}</ref>		He last served as the Chief of staff of the [[Northern Command (India)\|Northern Command]], assuming the office from Lt Gen SK Sharma.<ref>{{cite tweet \|author=PRO Udhampur, Ministry of Defence \|user=proudhampur \|number=1187652310081490944 \|date=25 October 2019 \|title=Lt Gen YK Joshi assumed the appointment of Chief of Staff, Northern Commandat Udhampur today. He relieves Lt Gen SK Sharma. In a solemn ceremony Lt Gen SK Sharma and the incoming Chief of Staff paid tributes to the martyrs at Dhruva Shahid Samarak, Udhampur. https://t.co/iXRaI0ayRS \|language=en \|access-date=16 December 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191025090020/https://twitter.com/proudhampur/status/1187652310081490944 \|archive-date=25 October 2019 \|url-status=live}}</ref> Previously, he was the commander of [[Leh]] based [[XIV Corps (India)\|Fire & Fury Corps]]. As Army Commander he is credited with spearheading the Indian response to PLA's attempt to alter the status quo on [[Line of Actual Control]] (LAC) by use of force. He is the only war decorated Army Commander who has to his credit successes against both Indian adversaries China and Pakistan.<ref>{{cite AV media \|date=17 February 2021 \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwTxyE4LK_c \|title=Lt Gen YK Joshi Speaks On The Pangong Tso Pullback {{!}} Exclusive Interview {{!}} CNN News18 \|publisher=[[CNN-News18]] \|via=[[YouTube]] \|access-date=16 December 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207081623/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwTxyE4LK_c \|archive-date=7 December 2021 \|url-status=live}}</ref>

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	== Career ==		== Career ==
	He was commissioned into [[Jammu and Kashmir Rifles\|13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite news\|url=http://www.catchnews.com/national-news/kargil-war-hero-lieutenant-general-yk-joshi-takes-charge-of-ladakh-s-defence-130488.html\|title=Kargil war hero Lieutenant General YK Joshi takes charge of Ladakh's defence\|work=CatchNews.com\|access-date=2018-10-09\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://archive.mid-day.com/news/2009/jul/150709-Colonel-YK-Joshi-LOC-Kargil-Sanjay-Dutt-War-Heroes-39-honours-Delhi-news.htm\|title=Back in the barracks, I'm Sanju Baba\|date=15 July 2009\|newspaper=Mid-Day Infomedia Ltd.\|access-date=20 November ~~2022~~}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/south-asia/boundary-tensions-challenge-li-keqiangs-visit/article4702099.ece\|title=Boundary tensions challenge Li Keqiang's visit\|last=KRISHNAN\|first=ANANTH\|date=11 May 2013\|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]\|access-date=20 November ~~2022~~}}</ref> His instructional tenure was at Infantry School Mhow where he was responsible to impart training on Anti Tank Weapon Systems. Being an epitome of a 'scholar warrior' he attended Defense Services Staff College, Wellington and was posted to Military Operations Directorate for the first time, since then he has served in Military Operations directorate thrice in various capacities which have enriched his professional competencies in the operational paradigm to include both putative adversaries of India, namely China and Pakistan. He had the distinction to command his Brigade in Eastern Ladakh and also the Division in the same area, thus giving him first hand ground knowledge which held him in good stead during Operation SNOW LEOPARD. He has also served as the ADG of Military Operations Branch in the Army HQ during the critical period of Surgical Strikes against Pakistan in 2016 and was responsible for the planning of the operations at the Military Operations Branch. Prior to his appointment as GOC of XIV Corp he was DG Infantry and spearheaded the modernization drive of the infantry with missionary zeal and a large number of weapon systems and equipment like the Sig Saur Rifle were procured under his tutelage. He is the colonel of the regiment of [[Jammu and Kashmir Rifles]] & the [[Ladakh Scouts]] and has been deeply involved with welfare and development of people of the remote region of Ladakh. He was the 17th Commander, [[XIV Corps (India)\|XIV Corps]] of the [[Indian Army]] and assumed the post on 31 August 2018, This was General Joshi's fourth tenure dealing with Chinese troops.<ref name="zeenews.india.com">{{Cite news\|url=https://zeenews.india.com/jammu-and-kashmir/kargil-war-hero-lieutenant-general-yk-joshi-takes-charge-of-ladakhs-defence-2137768.html\|title=Kargil War hero Lieutenant General YK Joshi takes charge of Ladakh's defence\|website=zeenews.india.com}}</ref> He assumed the post from Lt General Santosh Kumar Upadhya.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/kargil-hero-lt-gen-joshi-takes-charge-of-14-corps/articleshow/65633825.cms\|title=Kargil hero Lt-Gen Joshi takes charge of 14 corps - Times of India\|work=The Times of India\|access-date=2018-10-09}}</ref><ref name=":1" />		He was commissioned into [[Jammu and Kashmir Rifles\|13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite news\|url=http://www.catchnews.com/national-news/kargil-war-hero-lieutenant-general-yk-joshi-takes-charge-of-ladakh-s-defence-130488.html\|title=Kargil war hero Lieutenant General YK Joshi takes charge of Ladakh's defence\|work=CatchNews.com\|access-date=2018-10-09\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://archive.mid-day.com/news/2009/jul/150709-Colonel-YK-Joshi-LOC-Kargil-Sanjay-Dutt-War-Heroes-39-honours-Delhi-news.htm\|title=Back in the barracks, I'm Sanju Baba\|date=15 July 2009\|newspaper=Mid-Day Infomedia Ltd.\|access-date=20 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/south-asia/boundary-tensions-challenge-li-keqiangs-visit/article4702099.ece\|title=Boundary tensions challenge Li Keqiang's visit\|last=KRISHNAN\|first=ANANTH\|date=11 May 2013\|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]\|access-date=20 November 2014}}</ref> His instructional tenure was at Infantry School Mhow where he was responsible to impart training on Anti Tank Weapon Systems. Being an epitome of a 'scholar warrior' he attended Defense Services Staff College, Wellington and was posted to Military Operations Directorate for the first time, since then he has served in Military Operations directorate thrice in various capacities which have enriched his professional competencies in the operational paradigm to include both putative adversaries of India, namely China and Pakistan. He had the distinction to command his Brigade in Eastern Ladakh and also the Division in the same area, thus giving him first hand ground knowledge which held him in good stead during Operation SNOW LEOPARD. He has also served as the ADG of Military Operations Branch in the Army HQ during the critical period of Surgical Strikes against Pakistan in 2016 and was responsible for the planning of the operations at the Military Operations Branch. Prior to his appointment as GOC of XIV Corp he was DG Infantry and spearheaded the modernization drive of the infantry with missionary zeal and a large number of weapon systems and equipment like the Sig Saur Rifle were procured under his tutelage. He is the colonel of the regiment of [[Jammu and Kashmir Rifles]] & the [[Ladakh Scouts]] and has been deeply involved with welfare and development of people of the remote region of Ladakh. He was the 17th Commander, [[XIV Corps (India)\|XIV Corps]] of the [[Indian Army]] and assumed the post on 31 August 2018, This was General Joshi's fourth tenure dealing with Chinese troops.<ref name="zeenews.india.com">{{Cite news\|url=https://zeenews.india.com/jammu-and-kashmir/kargil-war-hero-lieutenant-general-yk-joshi-takes-charge-of-ladakhs-defence-2137768.html\|title=Kargil War hero Lieutenant General YK Joshi takes charge of Ladakh's defence\|website=zeenews.india.com}}</ref> He assumed the post from Lt General Santosh Kumar Upadhya.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/kargil-hero-lt-gen-joshi-takes-charge-of-14-corps/articleshow/65633825.cms\|title=Kargil hero Lt-Gen Joshi takes charge of 14 corps - Times of India\|work=The Times of India\|access-date=2018-10-09}}</ref><ref name=":1" />

	=== Kargil War ===		=== Kargil War ===
	He was a [[Lieutenant colonel\|Lt colonel]] during [[Kargil War]]. He led 13th [[Battalion]] of the [[Jammu and Kashmir Rifles\|JAK Rif]] in [[Dras]]. His battalion launched four attacks, most successful of which was on Pt 4875 which is now called Batra Top after [[Vikram Batra\|Capt. Vikram Batra]] who was martyred in action and was awarded the [[Param Vir Chakra]]. The Battalion was also conferred with the title of the 'Bravest Of the Brave'<ref name="zeenews.india.com"/> His battalion was awarded a total more than twenty five [[Gallantry award\|Gallantry medals]] during Kargil War including two Param Vir Chakras, eight [[Vir Chakra]]s (including him) and fourteen [[Sena Medal]]s. He was the commanding officer of [[Param Vir Chakra]] awardees [[Vikram Batra\|Captain Vikram Batra]] and [[Sanjay Kumar (soldier)\|Rifleman Sanjay Kumar]].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/captain-vikram-batra-brave-stories-update--41716.html\|title=Legendary tale of 'Captain Vikram Batra': The 'Sher Shah' of Indian Army\|date=11 September 2014\|newspaper=India TV Buzz\|access-date=20 November ~~2022~~}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> His role during the Kargil War was essayed by Sanjay Datt in the movie LOC Kargil directed by JP Datta. As an officer and a gentleman his gesture of giving an honourable burial to troops of Pakistan Army who had perished on the icy heights of Kargil<ref>{{cite tweet \|last=Aroor \|first=Shiv \|author-link=Shiv Aroor \|user=ShivAroor \|number=1157877141091971072 \|date=4 August 2019 \|title=20 years ago after the Kargil War, the Indian Army’s 13 JAK RIF buried Pakistani soldiers with all rituals because the Pakistan Army wouldn’t take them back. That’s Pakistan. ‘No man left behind’ means nothing to them. A military that can never be moral rules that country. https://t.co/m21IyvUhye \|language=en \|access-date=16 December 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207084906/https://twitter.com/shivaroor/status/1157877141091971072 \|archive-date=7 December 2021 \|url-status=live}}</ref> fetched him praise and also a sobriquet of a 'humane warrior'. His professional acumen and personal bravery was a beacon of inspiration for the soldiers of his unit who displayed bravery and courage beyond the call of duty to achieve victory under most trying circumstances. His CODE WORD during the battle was 'CHANAKYA' and instilled fear amongst the Pakistani soldiers who were fighting in Kargil.		He was a [[Lieutenant colonel\|Lt colonel]] during [[Kargil War]]. He led 13th [[Battalion]] of the [[Jammu and Kashmir Rifles\|JAK Rif]] in [[Dras]]. His battalion launched four attacks, most successful of which was on Pt 4875 which is now called Batra Top after [[Vikram Batra\|Capt. Vikram Batra]] who was martyred in action and was awarded the [[Param Vir Chakra]]. The Battalion was also conferred with the title of the 'Bravest Of the Brave'<ref name="zeenews.india.com"/> His battalion was awarded a total more than twenty five [[Gallantry award\|Gallantry medals]] during Kargil War including two Param Vir Chakras, eight [[Vir Chakra]]s (including him) and fourteen [[Sena Medal]]s. He was the commanding officer of [[Param Vir Chakra]] awardees [[Vikram Batra\|Captain Vikram Batra]] and [[Sanjay Kumar (soldier)\|Rifleman Sanjay Kumar]].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/captain-vikram-batra-brave-stories-update--41716.html\|title=Legendary tale of 'Captain Vikram Batra': The 'Sher Shah' of Indian Army\|date=11 September 2014\|newspaper=India TV Buzz\|access-date=20 November 2014}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> His role during the Kargil War was essayed by Sanjay Datt in the movie LOC Kargil directed by JP Datta. As an officer and a gentleman his gesture of giving an honourable burial to troops of Pakistan Army who had perished on the icy heights of Kargil<ref>{{cite tweet \|last=Aroor \|first=Shiv \|author-link=Shiv Aroor \|user=ShivAroor \|number=1157877141091971072 \|date=4 August 2019 \|title=20 years ago after the Kargil War, the Indian Army’s 13 JAK RIF buried Pakistani soldiers with all rituals because the Pakistan Army wouldn’t take them back. That’s Pakistan. ‘No man left behind’ means nothing to them. A military that can never be moral rules that country. https://t.co/m21IyvUhye \|language=en \|access-date=16 December 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207084906/https://twitter.com/shivaroor/status/1157877141091971072 \|archive-date=7 December 2021 \|url-status=live}}</ref> fetched him praise and also a sobriquet of a 'humane warrior'. His professional acumen and personal bravery was a beacon of inspiration for the soldiers of his unit who displayed bravery and courage beyond the call of duty to achieve victory under most trying circumstances. His CODE WORD during the battle was 'CHANAKYA' and instilled fear amongst the Pakistani soldiers who were fighting in Kargil.

	=== An expert on China ===		=== An expert on China ===
	The uniqueness that Gen Joshi brings to his office is not only his knowledge of the [[Chinese language]] but also the fact that he has served thrice before in the eastern [[Ladakh]] sector and has commanded a [[Brigade]] and a [[Division (military)\|Division]] before taking over as commander of [[XIV Corps (India)\|Fire & Fury Corps]]. He also served as a [[Defence Attache]] to China (2005-2008) and negotiated the technicalities of the first India-China joint exercise “Hand-in-Hand” in [[Kunming]] in 2007 and led Army talks with China.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/amid-ladakh-tensions-india-china-discuss-joint-military-exercises/article4659161.ece\|title=Amid Ladakh tensions, India, China discuss joint military exercises\|last=KRISHNAN\|first=ANANTH\|date=27 April 2013\|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]\|access-date=20 November ~~2022~~}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://theprint.in/defence/new-appointee-lt-gen-joshi-is-the-perfect-man-to-lead-armys-fire-and-fury-corps/110370/\|title=Why Modi govt & Army picked this general to protect borders with China & Pakistan \|date=3 September 2018\|website=theprint.in}}</ref><ref name="zeenews.india.com"/> The PLA holds him in great esteem and are in awe of his capacities as a soldier and diplomat. During the various meetings held after the Galwan incident the Chinese generals had displayed great reverence and were always cognizant of his presence as the Theatre Commander.<ref>{{cite tweet \|last=Gokhale \|first=Nitin \|user=nitingokhale \|number=1362006053148188674 \|date=17 February 2021 \|title=Most detailed insight straight from the man who led Op Snow Leopard against China in Eastern Ladakh in the past 10 months. https://t.co/w0waRzLqgU \|language=en \|access-date=16 December 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211206172017/https://twitter.com/nitingokhale/status/1362006053148188674 \|archive-date=6 December 2021 \|url-status=live}}</ref> His valuable insights on China, PLA and their capacities were banked upon by the highest decision-making body in military matters in India.		The uniqueness that Gen Joshi brings to his office is not only his knowledge of the [[Chinese language]] but also the fact that he has served thrice before in the eastern [[Ladakh]] sector and has commanded a [[Brigade]] and a [[Division (military)\|Division]] before taking over as commander of [[XIV Corps (India)\|Fire & Fury Corps]]. He also served as a [[Defence Attache]] to China (2005-2008) and negotiated the technicalities of the first India-China joint exercise “Hand-in-Hand” in [[Kunming]] in 2007 and led Army talks with China.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/amid-ladakh-tensions-india-china-discuss-joint-military-exercises/article4659161.ece\|title=Amid Ladakh tensions, India, China discuss joint military exercises\|last=KRISHNAN\|first=ANANTH\|date=27 April 2013\|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]\|access-date=20 November 2014}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://theprint.in/defence/new-appointee-lt-gen-joshi-is-the-perfect-man-to-lead-armys-fire-and-fury-corps/110370/\|title=Why Modi govt & Army picked this general to protect borders with China & Pakistan \|date=3 September 2018\|website=theprint.in}}</ref><ref name="zeenews.india.com"/> The PLA holds him in great esteem and are in awe of his capacities as a soldier and diplomat. During the various meetings held after the Galwan incident the Chinese generals had displayed great reverence and were always cognizant of his presence as the Theatre Commander.<ref>{{cite tweet \|last=Gokhale \|first=Nitin \|user=nitingokhale \|number=1362006053148188674 \|date=17 February 2021 \|title=Most detailed insight straight from the man who led Op Snow Leopard against China in Eastern Ladakh in the past 10 months. https://t.co/w0waRzLqgU \|language=en \|access-date=16 December 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211206172017/https://twitter.com/nitingokhale/status/1362006053148188674 \|archive-date=6 December 2021 \|url-status=live}}</ref> His valuable insights on China, PLA and their capacities were banked upon by the highest decision-making body in military matters in India.

	== Vir Chakra Citation ==		== Vir Chakra Citation ==
	The citation for the [[Vir Chakra]] reads as follows<ref name=Vir>{{cite web \| title = Vir Chakra (VrC) Awardee: Lt Col Yogesh kumar Joshi, VrC \| publisher = THE WAR DECORATED INDIA\| url = http://twdi.in/node/3988\|access-date=20 November ~~2022~~}}</ref>		The citation for the [[Vir Chakra]] reads as follows<ref name=Vir>{{cite web \| title = Vir Chakra (VrC) Awardee: Lt Col Yogesh kumar Joshi, VrC \| publisher = THE WAR DECORATED INDIA\| url = http://twdi.in/node/3988\|access-date=20 November 2014}}</ref>
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[[Lieutenant General (India)|Lieutenant General]] '''Yogesh Kumar Joshi''', [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal|UYSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Vir Chakra|VrC]], [[Sena Medal|SM]], [[Aide-de-camp|ADC]] is a serving [[General Officer]] in the [[Indian Army]]. He is the current [[General Officer Commanding-in-Chief]] [[Northern Command (India)|Northern Command]], assuming office from Lt Gen [[Ranbir Singh (general)|Ranbir Singh]] on 1 February 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lt Gen YK Joshi, UYSM, AVSM, VrC, SM will assume the appointment of #ArmyCdrNC on 01 Feb 2020. The General officer caught the attention of the nation during Kargil war with his outstanding leadership under the nickname 'Joe' & led his unit 13 JAK RIF to unprecedented success.pic.twitter.com/Lr54A5JapD |url=https://twitter.com/proudhampur/status/1223259730954481664 |website=@proudhampur |language=en |date=31 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Negi, Manjeet Singh |title=Kargil fame Lt Gen YK Joshi appointed Northern Army Commander |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kargil-fame-lt-gen-yk-joshi-appointed-northern-army-commander-1639616-2020-01-24 |work=India Today |location=London |date=24 January 2020 |access-date=25 January 2020}}</ref>
He last served as the Chief of staff of the [[Northern Command (India)|Northern Command]], assuming the office from Lt Gen SK Sharma.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/proudhampur/status/1187652310081490944?s=20|title=Lt Gen YK Joshi assumed the appointment of Chief of Staff, Northern Command at Udhampur today. He relieves Lt Gen SK Sharma. In a solemn ceremony Lt Gen SK Sharma and the incoming Chief of Staff paid tributes to the martyrs at Dhruva Shahid Samarak, Udhampur.pic.twitter.com/iXRaI0ayRS|last=Defence|first=PRO Udhampur, Ministry of|date=2019-10-25|website=@proudhampur|language=en|access-date=2019-10-25}}</ref> Previously, he was the commander of [[Leh]] based [[XIV Corps (India)|Fire & Fury Corps]].

== Early life and education ==
Gen Joshi hails from [[Faridabad]], [[Haryana]] and is the son of R P Joshi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gallantryawards.gov.in/Awardee/yogesh-kumar-joshi|title=YOGESH KUMAR JOSHI {{!}} Gallantry Awards|website=gallantryawards.gov.in|language=en|access-date=2018-10-09}}</ref> He is a graduate of the 60th course and was allotted Kilo "K" squadron at the [[National Defence Academy]], [[Khadakwasla (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Khadakwasla]], [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nda.nic.in/Vir-chakra.html|title=Vir Chakra |website=nda.nic.in}}</ref> Then he attended [[Indian Military Academy]], [[Dehradun]].

== Career ==
He was commissioned into [[Jammu and Kashmir Rifles|13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.catchnews.com/national-news/kargil-war-hero-lieutenant-general-yk-joshi-takes-charge-of-ladakh-s-defence-130488.html|title=Kargil war hero Lieutenant General YK Joshi takes charge of Ladakh's defence|work=CatchNews.com|access-date=2018-10-09|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://archive.mid-day.com/news/2009/jul/150709-Colonel-YK-Joshi-LOC-Kargil-Sanjay-Dutt-War-Heroes-39-honours-Delhi-news.htm|title=Back in the barracks, I'm Sanju Baba|date=15 July 2009|newspaper=Mid-Day Infomedia Ltd.|access-date=20 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/south-asia/boundary-tensions-challenge-li-keqiangs-visit/article4702099.ece|title=Boundary tensions challenge Li Keqiang's visit|last=KRISHNAN|first=ANANTH|date=11 May 2013|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=20 November 2014}}</ref> He has also served as the Director General of Infantry and ADG of Military Operations Branch in the Army HQ prior to his appointment as DG Infantry and subsequently GOC of XIV corp. He is the colonel of the regiment of [[Jammu and Kashmir Rifles]] & the [[Ladakh Scouts]]. He was the 17th Commander, [[XIV Corps (India)|XIV Corps]] of the [[Indian Army]] and assumed the post on 31 August 2018, This was General Joshi's fourth tenure dealing with Chinese troops.<ref name="zeenews.india.com">{{Cite news|url=https://zeenews.india.com/jammu-and-kashmir/kargil-war-hero-lieutenant-general-yk-joshi-takes-charge-of-ladakhs-defence-2137768.html|title=Kargil War hero Lieutenant General YK Joshi takes charge of Ladakh's defence|website=zeenews.india.com}}</ref> He assumed the post from Lt General Santosh Kumar Upadhya.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/kargil-hero-lt-gen-joshi-takes-charge-of-14-corps/articleshow/65633825.cms|title=Kargil hero Lt-Gen Joshi takes charge of 14 corps - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-10-09}}</ref><ref name=":1" />

=== Kargil War ===
He was a [[Lieutenant colonel|Lt colonel]] during [[Kargil War]]. He led 13th [[Battalion]] of the [[Jammu and Kashmir Rifles|JAK Rif]] in [[Dras]]. His battalion launched four attacks,one was successful which was on Pt 4875 which is now called Batra Top after [[Vikram Batra|Capt. Vikram Batra]] who was Martyr in action and was awarded the [[Param Vir Chakra]]. The Battalion was also conferred with the title of the 'Bravest Of the Brave'<ref name="zeenews.india.com"/> His battalion was awarded a total more than twenty five [[Gallantry award|Gallantry medals]] during Kargil War including two Param Vir Chakras, eight [[Vir Chakra|Vir Chakras]] (including him) and fourteen [[Sena Medal|Sena Medals]]. He was the commanding officer of [[Param Vir Chakra]] awardees [[Vikram Batra|Captain Vikram Batra]] and [[Sanjay Kumar (soldier)|Rifleman Sanjay Kumar]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/captain-vikram-batra-brave-stories-update--41716.html|title=Legendary tale of 'Captain Vikram Batra': The 'Sher Shah' of Indian Army|date=11 September 2014|newspaper=India TV Buzz|access-date=20 November 2014}}</ref><ref name=":0" />

=== An expert on China ===
The uniqueness that Gen Joshi brings to his office is not only his knowledge of the [[Chinese language]] but also the fact that he has served thrice before in the eastern [[Ladakh]] sector and has commanded a [[Brigade]] and a [[Division (military)|Division]] before taking over as commander of [[XIV Corps (India)|Fire & Fury Corps]]. He also served as a [[Defence Attache]] to [[China]] (2005-2008) and negotiated the technicalities of the first India-China joint exercise “Hand-in-Hand” in [[Kunming]] in 2007 and led Army talks with China.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/amid-ladakh-tensions-india-china-discuss-joint-military-exercises/article4659161.ece|title=Amid Ladakh tensions, India, China discuss joint military exercises|last=KRISHNAN|first=ANANTH|date=27 April 2013|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=20 November 2014}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://theprint.in/defence/new-appointee-lt-gen-joshi-is-the-perfect-man-to-lead-armys-fire-and-fury-corps/110370/|title=Why Modi govt & Army picked this general to protect borders with China & Pakistan |date=3 September 2018|website=theprint.in}}</ref><ref name="zeenews.india.com"/>

== Vir Chakra Citation ==
The citation for the [[Vir Chakra]] reads as follows<ref name=Vir>{{cite web | title = Vir Chakra (VrC) Awardee: Lt Col Yogesh kumar Joshi, VrC | publisher = THE WAR DECORATED INDIA| url = http://twdi.in/node/3988|access-date=20 November 2014}}</ref>
{{Quotation|Gazette Notification: 18 Pres/2000,15-8-99
Operation: -
Date of Award: 15 Aug 1999

<center>'''CITATION''' 
'''LIEUTENANT COLONEL YOGESH KUMAR JOSHI''' 
'''13 JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES'''</center>
Lieutenant Colonel Yogesh Kumar Joshi, 13 Jammu & Kashmir Rifles, was tasked to capture the strategically vital Point 5140 in Drass Sector during "Operation Vijay". Lieutenant Colonel Joshi conceived a brilliant plan catering for coordinated action to achieve total surprise and psychological dominance over the tactically better positioned enemy. He also personally supervised all preliminary actions before the attack. During the attack on 20 June 1999, Lieutenant Colonel Joshi kept motivating his company commanders and kept staging himself forward with utter disregard to his personal safety. Displaying exceptional presence of mind, he responded to changing battle situations in a most competent manner, his leading from the front and being well forward in battle acted as a morale booster to the attaching troops. Drawing inspiration from him, the attacking companies surmounted the heavy odds, rugged in-hospitable terrain and enemy fire to close in and capture the objective, important peak of Point 5140.

Lieutenant Colonel Yogesh Kumar Joshi displayed exemplary leadership, outstanding command and control and valour beyond the call of duty, leading to killing of six enemy intruders and recapturing of the strategically vital Point 5140 in Drass Sector.|sign=|source=}}

==Awards and Decorations==
During his career, he has been awarded with [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]] for commanding the [[XIV Corps (India)|Fire & Fury Corps]] ([[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] 2020), [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] ([[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] 2016), the [[Vir Chakra]] ([[Independence Day (India)|Independence Day]] 1999) for his part in the [[Operation Vijay (1999)|Operation Vijay]] and the [[Sena Medal]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1600543#.Xi0Av-oZiss.twitter|title=President approves 409 Gallantry and other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel on Republic Day (2020)|work=PIB India}}</ref><ref name="Vir" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx|title=Press Information Bureau|website=pib.nic.in|access-date=2016-01-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=102732|title=Press Information Bureau Government of India Republic Day Gallantry|date=2014-01-25|website=Press Information Bureau|publisher=Press Information Bureau|access-date=2016-01-25}}</ref>
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|[[File:Uttam Yudh Seva Medal ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:Ati Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|105px]]
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|-
|[[File:Vir Chakra ribbon bar.svg|105px]]
|[[File:Sena Medal ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Samanya Seva medal.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Special Service Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|-
|[[File:IND Operation Vijay star.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Siachen Glacier Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Operation Vijay medal.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Operation Parakram medal.svg|105px]]
|-
|[[File:IND Sainya Seva Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND High Altitude Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Videsh Seva Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND 50th Anniversary Independence medal.svg|105px]]
|-
|[[File:IND 30 Years Long Service Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND 20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND 9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:UNAVEM Medal ribbon.gif|104px]]
|-
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{| class="wikitable" style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;"
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|colspan="2"|[[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]]
|colspan="2"|[[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]]
|-
|[[Vir Chakra]]
|[[Sena Medal]]
|[[Samanya Seva Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Special Service Medal]]
|-
|[[Operation Vijay Star]]
|[[Siachen Glacier Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Operation Vijay Medal]]
|[[Operation Parakram Medal]]
|-
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Sainya Seva Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|High Altitude Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Videsh Seva Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|50th Anniversary of Independence Medal]]
|-
|[[Indian military decorations#Long service awards|30 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Long service awards|20 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Long service awards|9 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[United Nations Angola Verification Mission III|UNAVEM III Medal]]
|-
|}

==Dates of rank==
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! Insignia !! Rank !! Component !! Date of rank
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|align="center" |[[File:Second Lieutenant of the Indian Army.svg|35px]] || [[Second Lieutenant]] || [[Indian Army]] || 12 June 1982<ref name="commission">{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=1667 |date=29 September 1984 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref>
|-
|align="center" |[[File:Lieutenant_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|35px]] || [[Lieutenant]] || Indian Army || 12 June 1984<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=780 |date=8 June 1985 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref>
|-
|align="center" |[[File:Captain_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|35px]] || [[Captain (armed forces)|Captain]] || Indian Army || 12 June 1987
|-
|align="center" |[[File:Major_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|35px]] || [[Major]] || Indian Army || 12 June 1993<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=1685 |date=10 September 1994 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref>
|-
|align="center" |[[File:Lieutenant_Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|35px]] || [[Lieutenant-Colonel]] || Indian Army || 16 may 1999<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=1894 |date=15 October 2005 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref>
|-
|align="center" |[[File:Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|35px]] || [[Colonel]] || Indian Army || 1 March 2006<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=635 |date=21 April 2007 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref>
|-
|align="center" |[[File:Brigadier_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|35px]] || [[Brigadier]] || Indian Army || 1 February 2010 (substantive, with seniority from 17 January 2009)<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=273 |date=16 February 2013 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref>
|-
|align="center" |[[File:Major_General_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|35px]] || [[Major general#India|Major General]] || Indian Army || 1 April 2015 (substantive, with seniority from 8 June 2012)<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=1309 |date=21 May 2016 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref>
|-
|align="center" |[[File:Lieutenant_General_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|35px]] || [[Lieutenant-General]] || Indian Army || 20 May 2017<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=393 |date=9 February 2019 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref>
|-
|}

==In popular culture==
In the movie ''[[LOC: Kargil]]'', he was portrayed by [[Bollywood]] actor [[Sanjay Dutt]].<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0347416/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Anuj Nayyar]]
* [[Yeh Dil Maange More!]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zImHyTyYhM8 Video about Captain Vikram Batra showing a reenactment of his final battle during [[Kargil War]], narrated by his then-commanding officer, Yogesh Kumar Joshi].

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