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[[Air Marshal (India)|Air Marshal]] '''Navkaranjit Singh Dhillon''', [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]] was the commander-in-chief of India's [[Strategic Forces Command]]. He assumed office on April 1, 2019, following the retirement of Air Marshal [[Jasbir Walia]].<ref>{{cite tweet|title=Fighter pilot Air Marshal NS Dhillon appointed as the new Strategic Forces Command Chief. The Strategic Forces Command looks after the strategic nuclear arsenal of the country.|user=ANI|number=1111991142067961857|date=30 March | [[Air Marshal (India)|Air Marshal]] '''Navkaranjit Singh Dhillon''', [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]] was the commander-in-chief of India's [[Strategic Forces Command]]. He assumed office on April 1, 2019, following the retirement of Air Marshal [[Jasbir Walia]].<ref>{{cite tweet|title=Fighter pilot Air Marshal NS Dhillon appointed as the new Strategic Forces Command Chief. The Strategic Forces Command looks after the strategic nuclear arsenal of the country.|user=ANI|number=1111991142067961857|date=30 March 2019}}</ref> He superannuated on 31 January 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/air-marshal-rajesh-kumar-to-take-over-as-new-chief-of-strategic-forces-command-1764373-2021-01-31|title=Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar to take over as new chief of Strategic Forces Command|date=31 January 2021}}</ref> | ||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Dhillon is an alumnus of [[St. Francis School, Amritsar]], [[Sainik School, Kapurthala]] and [[Khalsa College, Amritsar]].<ref name="dhillon_appointed_sfc"/> He is a graduate of the [[National Defence Academy]], Khadakwasla, [[Defence Services Staff College]], Wellington and the [[National Defence College (India)|National Defence College]], New Delhi.<ref name="SASO WAC">{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=148068|title=Air Marshal NJS Dhillon takes over as Senior Air Staff Officer, Western Air Command|date=31 July | Dhillon is an alumnus of [[St. Francis School, Amritsar]], [[Sainik School, Kapurthala]] and [[Khalsa College, Amritsar]].<ref name="dhillon_appointed_sfc"/> He is a graduate of the [[National Defence Academy]], Khadakwasla, [[Defence Services Staff College]], Wellington and the [[National Defence College (India)|National Defence College]], New Delhi.<ref name="SASO WAC">{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=148068|title=Air Marshal NJS Dhillon takes over as Senior Air Staff Officer, Western Air Command|date=31 July 2016}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Dhillon has served as Principal Director Air Defence at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), as well as Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Inspection) at Air Headquarters. Prior to assuming commander-in-chief of Strategic Forces Command, he was Air Defence Commander at Headquarters, [[Southern Air Command (India)|Southern Air Command]] and Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters, [[Western Air Command (India)|Western Air Command]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/air-marshal-ns-dhillon-appointed-as-new-strategic-forces-command-chief/story-Xe1kVw8DjfbuO82iLW96OO.html|title=Air Marshal NS Dhillon appointed as new Strategic Forces Command Chief|date=30 March | Dhillon has served as Principal Director Air Defence at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), as well as Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Inspection) at Air Headquarters. Prior to assuming commander-in-chief of Strategic Forces Command, he was Air Defence Commander at Headquarters, [[Southern Air Command (India)|Southern Air Command]] and Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters, [[Western Air Command (India)|Western Air Command]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/air-marshal-ns-dhillon-appointed-as-new-strategic-forces-command-chief/story-Xe1kVw8DjfbuO82iLW96OO.html|title=Air Marshal NS Dhillon appointed as new Strategic Forces Command Chief|date=30 March 2019}}</ref> | ||
==Honours and decorations== | ==Honours and decorations== | ||
In his career of 38 years, Dhillon has been awarded [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] in 2014 and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2021 for his service.<ref name="avsm">{{cite web|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=102732|title=368 Republic Day Gallantry and Other Defence Decorations Announced|date=25 January | In his career of 38 years, Dhillon has been awarded [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] in 2014 and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2021 for his service.<ref name="avsm">{{cite web|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=102732|title=368 Republic Day Gallantry and Other Defence Decorations Announced|date=25 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1692363|title= President Shri Ram Nath Kovind approves 455 Gallantry & other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel on Republic Day|publisher=PIB|date=25 January 2021}}</ref> | ||
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| Born | January 2, 1961 [1] |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ | Error creating thumbnail: File missing Indian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1981 – 31 January 2021 |
| Rank | Error creating thumbnail: File missing Air Marshal |
| Service number | 16580[2] |
| Commands held | Strategic Forces Command |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal |
Air Marshal Navkaranjit Singh Dhillon, AVSM was the commander-in-chief of India's Strategic Forces Command. He assumed office on April 1, 2019, following the retirement of Air Marshal Jasbir Walia.[3] He superannuated on 31 January 2021.[4]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Dhillon is an alumnus of St. Francis School, Amritsar, Sainik School, Kapurthala and Khalsa College, Amritsar.[1] He is a graduate of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and the National Defence College, New Delhi.[5]
Career[edit | edit source]
Dhillon has served as Principal Director Air Defence at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), as well as Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Inspection) at Air Headquarters. Prior to assuming commander-in-chief of Strategic Forces Command, he was Air Defence Commander at Headquarters, Southern Air Command and Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters, Western Air Command.[6]
Honours and decorations[edit | edit source]
In his career of 38 years, Dhillon has been awarded Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2014 and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2021 for his service.[2][7]
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Personal life[edit | edit source]
He is married to Simmar Dhillon and they have a son Pavit Dhillon and a Daughter Puneet Dhillon.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "N S Dhillon appointed as new chief of strategic forces".
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "368 Republic Day Gallantry and Other Defence Decorations Announced". 25 January 2014.
- ↑ @ANI (30 March 2019). "Fighter pilot Air Marshal NS Dhillon appointed as the new Strategic Forces Command Chief. The Strategic Forces Command looks after the strategic nuclear arsenal of the country" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ "Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar to take over as new chief of Strategic Forces Command". 31 January 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Air Marshal NJS Dhillon takes over as Senior Air Staff Officer, Western Air Command". 31 July 2016.
- ↑ "Air Marshal NS Dhillon appointed as new Strategic Forces Command Chief". 30 March 2019.
- ↑ "President Shri Ram Nath Kovind approves 455 Gallantry & other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel on Republic Day". PIB. 25 January 2021.
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| Preceded by Jasbir Walia |
Succeeded by Rajesh Kumar | |