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| honorific_prefix = [[Air Marshal (India)|Air Marshal]] | | honorific_prefix = [[Air Marshal (India)|Air Marshal]] | ||
| name = Manavendra Singh | | name = Manavendra Singh | ||
| honorific_suffix = [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Vir Chakra|VrC]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]] | | honorific_suffix = [[PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Vir Chakra|VrC]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]], [[Aide-de-camp|ADC]] | ||
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| allegiance = {{Country|India}} | | allegiance = {{Country|India}} | ||
| branch = {{Air force|India}} | | branch = {{Air force|India}} | ||
| serviceyears = 29 December 1982 - | | serviceyears = 29 December 1982 - 31 December 2022 | ||
| rank = [[Air Marshal (India)|Air Marshal]] | | rank = [[File:Indian IAF OF-8.svg|24px]] [[Air Marshal (India)|Air Marshal]] | ||
| military_blank1 = [[Service number]] | | military_blank1 = [[Service number]] | ||
| military_data1 = 16983<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/16983|title=Air Marshal Manavendra Singh|publisher=Bharat Rakshak|access-date=3 February 2021}}</ref> | | military_data1 = 16983<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/16983|title=Air Marshal Manavendra Singh|publisher=Bharat Rakshak|access-date=3 February 2021}}</ref> | ||
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| awards = [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] <br>[[Vir Chakra|Vir Chakra Medal]]<br>[[Vishisht Seva Medal]] | | awards = [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]]<br/> [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] <br>[[Vir Chakra|Vir Chakra Medal]]<br>[[Vishisht Seva Medal]] | ||
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[[Air Marshal (India)|Air Marshal]] '''Manavendra Singh''', [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Vir Chakra|VrC]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]] is an officer in the [[Indian Air Force]]. He is currently serving as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), [[Training Command (India)|Training Command]]. He assumed the office on 25 September 2021 succeeding [[Air Marshal (India)|Air Marshal]] [[Rajiv Dayal Mathur]].<ref name="nie0221">{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/feb/02/air-marshal-manavendra-singh-takes-charge-as-chief-of-iafs-southern-command-2258698.html|title=Air Marshal Manavendra Singh takes charge as chief of IAF's Southern Command|publisher=New Indian Express|date=2 February 2021}}</ref> Previously, he served as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, [[Southern Air Command (India)|Southern Air Command]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/air-marshal-manavendra-singh-takes-charge-as-chief-of-indian-air-forces-southern-command-2362146|title=Air Marshal Manavendra Singh Takes Charge As Chief Of Indian Air Force's Southern Command|publisher=NDTV|date=2021-02-03}}</ref> | [[Air Marshal (India)|Air Marshal]] '''Manavendra Singh''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Vir Chakra|VrC]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]], [[Aide-de-camp|ADC]] is an officer in the [[Indian Air Force]]. He is currently serving as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), [[Training Command (India)|Training Command]]. He assumed the office on 25 September 2021 succeeding [[Air Marshal (India)|Air Marshal]] [[Rajiv Dayal Mathur]].<ref name="nie0221">{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/feb/02/air-marshal-manavendra-singh-takes-charge-as-chief-of-iafs-southern-command-2258698.html|title=Air Marshal Manavendra Singh takes charge as chief of IAF's Southern Command|publisher=New Indian Express|date=2 February 2021}}</ref> Previously, he served as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, [[Southern Air Command (India)|Southern Air Command]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/air-marshal-manavendra-singh-takes-charge-as-chief-of-indian-air-forces-southern-command-2362146|title=Air Marshal Manavendra Singh Takes Charge As Chief Of Indian Air Force's Southern Command|publisher=NDTV|date=2021-02-03}}</ref> | ||
== Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
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Prior to his appointment as AOC-in-C, Southern Air command, he served as Director General of [[Inspector General of Flight Safety |Inspection and Flight Safety]].<ref name="tr-0321">{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/air-marshal-manavendra-singh-appointed-chief-of-southern-air-command-207338|title=Air Marshal Manavendra Singh appointed chief of Southern Air Command|work=The Tribune|date=3 February 2021}}</ref> | Prior to his appointment as AOC-in-C, Southern Air command, he served as Director General of [[Inspector General of Flight Safety |Inspection and Flight Safety]].<ref name="tr-0321">{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/air-marshal-manavendra-singh-appointed-chief-of-southern-air-command-207338|title=Air Marshal Manavendra Singh appointed chief of Southern Air Command|work=The Tribune|date=3 February 2021}}</ref> | ||
In December 2021, he was appointed as the head of the Tri-Services Inquiry to investigate the reason of [[2021 Indian Air Force Mil Mi-17 crash|Coonoor Mi-17 Crash]] which claimed the life of 14 including [[Bipin Rawat|CDS Gen. Bipin Rawat]] and his Wife.<ref>{{Cite | In December 2021, he was appointed as the head of the Tri-Services Inquiry to investigate the reason of [[2021 Indian Air Force Mil Mi-17 crash|Coonoor Mi-17 Crash]] which claimed the life of 14 including [[Bipin Rawat|CDS Gen. Bipin Rawat]] and his Wife.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=December 9, 2021 |title=Air Marshal Manvendra Singh to head tri-service inquiry into IAF chopper crash: Rajnath Singh|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/air-marshal-manvendra-singh-tri-service-inquiry-iaf-chopper-crash-bipin-rawat-rajnath-lok-sabha-1885829-2021-12-09|access-date=2021-12-15|magazine=India Today|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Honours and decorations == | == Honours and decorations == | ||
During his career, Manavendra Singh has been awarded the [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]], [[Vir Chakra|VrC]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]] for his service.<ref name="avsm">{{cite tweet|number=1356247475137310725|user=DefencePROTvm|date=1 February 2021|title=Air Marshal Manavendra Singh, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vir Chakra, Vishisht Seva Medal took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of Southern Air Command (SAC), Aakkulam,Tvm}}</ref> | During his career, Manavendra Singh has been awarded the [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]], [[Vir Chakra|VrC]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]] for his service. He was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022.<ref name="avsm">{{cite tweet|number=1356247475137310725|user=DefencePROTvm|date=1 February 2021|title=Air Marshal Manavendra Singh, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vir Chakra, Vishisht Seva Medal took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of Southern Air Command (SAC), Aakkulam,Tvm}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1792624|title=President approves 384 Gallantry Awards and other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel on Republic Day|publisher=PIB|date=2022-01-25}}</ref> | ||
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| title = Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, [[Training Command, Indian Air Force|Training Command]] | | title = Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, [[Training Command, Indian Air Force|Training Command]] | ||
| years = 25 September 2021 - | | years = 25 September 2021 - 31 December 2022 | ||
| before = [[Rajiv Dayal Mathur]] | | before = [[Rajiv Dayal Mathur]] | ||
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| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vir Chakra Medal Vishisht Seva Medal |
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| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch/service |  Indian Air Force |
| Years of service | 29 December 1982 - 31 December 2022 |
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| Unit | No. 115 Helicopter Unit |
| Commands | Training Command Southern Air Command |
| Service number | 16983[1] |
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Air Marshal Manavendra Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VrC, VSM, ADC is an officer in the Indian Air Force. He is currently serving as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command. He assumed the office on 25 September 2021 succeeding Air Marshal Rajiv Dayal Mathur.[2] Previously, he served as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Air Command.[3]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Manavendra Singh is an alumnus of National Defence Academy. He is also a graduate of Army War College, Defence Services Staff College and Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia.[4][5]
Career[edit | edit source]
Manavendra Singh was commissioned in the Indian Air Force as a helicopter pilot on 29 December 1982. In a career spanning over 38 years, he has as over 6,600 hours of flying experience and has a service experience in various sectors like the Siachen, the North East, Uttarakhand, the Western desert.[4][5]
He has commanded front line bases in Bukavu, DRC during peacekeeping mission.[4]
Prior to his appointment as AOC-in-C, Southern Air command, he served as Director General of Inspection and Flight Safety.[4]
In December 2021, he was appointed as the head of the Tri-Services Inquiry to investigate the reason of Coonoor Mi-17 Crash which claimed the life of 14 including CDS Gen. Bipin Rawat and his Wife.[6]
Honours and decorations[edit | edit source]
During his career, Manavendra Singh has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, VrC, VSM for his service. He was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022.[7][8]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Air Marshal Manavendra Singh". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ "Air Marshal Manavendra Singh takes charge as chief of IAF's Southern Command". New Indian Express. 2 February 2021.
- ↑ "Air Marshal Manavendra Singh Takes Charge As Chief Of Indian Air Force's Southern Command". NDTV. 2021-02-03.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Air Marshal Manavendra Singh appointed chief of Southern Air Command". The Tribune. 3 February 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Air Marshal Manavendra Singh takes over as Air Officer Commanding-in-chief of Southern Air Command". ANI. 3 February 2021.
- ↑ "Air Marshal Manvendra Singh to head tri-service inquiry into IAF chopper crash: Rajnath Singh". India Today. December 9, 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ↑ @DefencePROTvm (1 February 2021). "Air Marshal Manavendra Singh, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vir Chakra, Vishisht Seva Medal took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of Southern Air Command (SAC), Aakkulam,Tvm" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ "President approves 384 Gallantry Awards and other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel on Republic Day". PIB. 2022-01-25.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Rajiv Dayal Mathur |
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Training Command 25 September 2021 - 31 December 2022 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Amit Tiwari |
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Air Command 1 February 2021 - 25 September 2021 |
Succeeded by Jonnalagedda Chalapati |
| Preceded by Sreekumar Prabhakaran |
Director General of Inspection and Flight Safety 1 November 2019 - 31 January 2021 |
Succeeded by Gurcharan Singh Bedi |
| Preceded by Rajeev Sachdeva |
Senior Air Staff Officer - Southern Air Command 14 December 2018 - 31 October 2019 |
Succeeded by Gurcharan Singh Bedi |