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[[Vice Admiral (India)|Vice Admiral]] '''G. Ashok Kumar''' [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]] is a retired Flag Officer in the [[Indian Navy]]. He served as the 35th [[Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (India)|Vice Chief of the Naval Staff]]. He assumed the position on 30 January 2019 from Vice Admiral [[Ajit Kumar (naval officer)|Ajit Kumar]] who took over the [[Western Naval Command]]. He retired on 31 July 2021 after 39 years of service. He is succeeded by [[Vice Admiral (India)|Vice Admiral]] [[Satish Namdeo Ghormade]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/vice-admiral-sn-ghormade-to-take-charge-as-indian-navy-vice-chief-on-saturday/articleshow/84899950.cms|title=
[[Vice Admiral (India)|Vice Admiral]] '''G. Ashok Kumar''' [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]] is a retired Flag Officer in the [[Indian Navy]], who is currently appointed as the first National Maritime Security Coordinator. He works within the [[National Security Council (India)|National Security Council Secretariat]] under the [[National Security Advisor (India)|National Security Advisor]] [[Ajit Doval]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Post of Maritime Security Advisor created, Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar to don the role|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2022/feb/17/post-of-maritime-security-advisor-createdvice-admiral-g-ashok-kumar-to-don-the-role-2420405.html|access-date=2022-02-17|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> He served as the 35th [[Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (India)|Vice Chief of the Naval Staff]]. He assumed the position on 30 January 2019 from Vice Admiral [[Ajit Kumar (naval officer)|Ajit Kumar]] who took over the [[Western Naval Command]]. He retired on 31 July 2021 after 39 years of service. He is succeeded by [[Vice Admiral (India)|Vice Admiral]] [[Satish Namdeo Ghormade]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/vice-admiral-sn-ghormade-to-take-charge-as-indian-navy-vice-chief-on-saturday/articleshow/84899950.cms|title=Vice Admiral SN Ghormade to take charge as Indian Navy|publisher=Times of India|date=2021-07-31}}</ref>
Vice Admiral SN Ghormade to take charge as Indian Navy|publisher=Times of India|date=2021-07-31}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
He is an alumnus of [[Sainik School, Amaravathinagar]], [[Tamil Nadu]] and the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]], [[Pune]].<ref name=VCI>{{cite web |title=Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) {{!}} Indian Navy |url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/node/359 |website=www.indiannavy.nic.in}}</ref>
He is an alumnus of [[Sainik School, Amaravathinagar]], [[Tamil Nadu]], where he was the house captain of Chera House. He then entered the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]], [[Pune]].<ref name=VCI>{{cite web |title=Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) {{!}} Indian Navy |url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/node/359 |website=www.indiannavy.nic.in}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Kumar was commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Navy on 1 July 1982. He is a navigation specialist. He completed his specialisation at [[Kochi]] in 1989. Post this, he served as a Navigation Officer of the [[Frigate]]s [[INS Beas (1958)|INS Beas]] and {{INS|Nilgiri|F33|6}}, the [[Destroyer]] [[INS Ranvir]] and the [[Aircraft carrier]] [[INS Vikrant (R11)|INS Vikrant]].<ref name=VCI />
Kumar was commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Navy on 1 July 1982. He is a navigation specialist. He completed his specialisation at [[Kochi]] in 1989. Post this, he served as a Navigation Officer of the [[frigate]]s {{INS|Beas|1958|6}} and {{INS|Nilgiri|F33|6}}, the [[destroyer]] {{INS|Ranvir}} and the [[aircraft carrier]] {{INS|Vikrant|1961|6}}.<ref name=VCI />


During his career, he has attended the [[Defence Services Staff College]], [[Wellington Cantonment|Wellington]], the Higher Command Course at the [[Army War College, Mhow]] and the Expeditionary Operations course at [[Quantico, Virginia]].<ref name=PIB>{{cite web |title=VICE ADMIRAL G ASHOK KUMAR, AVSM, VSM ASSUMES CHARGE AS DEPUTY CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF |url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=145996 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>
During his career, he has attended the [[Defence Services Staff College]], [[Wellington Cantonment|Wellington]], the Higher Command Course at the [[Army War College, Mhow]] and the Expeditionary Operations course at [[Quantico, Virginia]].<ref name=PIB>{{cite web |title=VICE ADMIRAL G ASHOK KUMAR, AVSM, VSM ASSUMES CHARGE AS DEPUTY CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF |url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=145996 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>
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On 30 January 2019, Kumar was appointed the 35th [[Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (India)|Vice Chief of the Naval Staff]]. He took over from Vice Admiral [[Ajit Kumar P]] who took over as [[Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P Assumes Charge as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command {{!}} Indian Navy |url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/vice-admiral-ajit-kumar-p-assumes-charge-flag-officer-commanding-chief-western-naval-command |website=www.indiannavy.nic.in}}</ref>
On 30 January 2019, Kumar was appointed the 35th [[Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (India)|Vice Chief of the Naval Staff]]. He took over from Vice Admiral [[Ajit Kumar P]] who took over as [[Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P Assumes Charge as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command {{!}} Indian Navy |url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/vice-admiral-ajit-kumar-p-assumes-charge-flag-officer-commanding-chief-western-naval-command |website=www.indiannavy.nic.in}}</ref>
 
Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar took over as the first National Maritime Security Coordinator of India on 16 Feb 2022.
 
== Awards and decorations ==
== Awards and decorations ==
Kumar has been awarded the [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]], the [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] and the [[Vishisht Seva Medal]].
Kumar has been awarded the [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]], the [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] and the [[Vishisht Seva Medal]].


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Latest revision as of 15:58, 23 December 2022


Vice Admiral G. Ashok Kumar PVSM, AVSM, VSM is a retired Flag Officer in the Indian Navy, who is currently appointed as the first National Maritime Security Coordinator. He works within the National Security Council Secretariat under the National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.[1] He served as the 35th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. He assumed the position on 30 January 2019 from Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar who took over the Western Naval Command. He retired on 31 July 2021 after 39 years of service. He is succeeded by Vice Admiral Satish Namdeo Ghormade.[2]

Vice Admiral

G. Ashok Kumar

PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar, AVSM, VSM assumes charge as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy.jpg
Allegiance India
Service/branch Indian Navy
Years of service1 July 1982 - 31 July 2021
RankIN Vice Admiral Shoulder curl.png 13-Indian Navy-VADM.svg Vice Admiral
Commands held
AwardsParam Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg Vishisht Seva Medal

Early life and educationEdit

He is an alumnus of Sainik School, Amaravathinagar, Tamil Nadu, where he was the house captain of Chera House. He then entered the National Defence Academy, Pune.[3]

CareerEdit

Kumar was commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Navy on 1 July 1982. He is a navigation specialist. He completed his specialisation at Kochi in 1989. Post this, he served as a Navigation Officer of the frigates INS Beas and INS Nilgiri, the destroyer INS Ranvir and the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.[3]

During his career, he has attended the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, the Higher Command Course at the Army War College, Mhow and the Expeditionary Operations course at Quantico, Virginia.[4]

Kumar has commanded the Kora-class corvette INS Kulish (P63) and the Destroyer INS Ranvir. He has also served as the Executive Officer of INS Brahmaputra. Ashore, he has served as the Head of Training Team (Navy) at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, the Defence Advisor at the High Commission of India in Singapore and the Chief Staff Officer (Operations) of the Western Naval Command.

Flag rankEdit

After Kumar was promoted to flag rank as a Rear Admiral, he has held the appointments of Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST), Chief of Staff of the Southern Naval Command and Flag Officer Maharashtra and Gujarat (FOMAG).[3] In the rank of Vice Admiral, he has served as the Commandant of his alma mater - the National Defence Academy[5] and as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff.[4]

On 30 January 2019, Kumar was appointed the 35th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. He took over from Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P who took over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command.[6]

Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar took over as the first National Maritime Security Coordinator of India on 16 Feb 2022.

Awards and decorationsEdit

Kumar has been awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Vishisht Seva Medal.

       
       
   
Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vishisht Seva Medal Samanya Seva Medal
Operation Parakram Medal Sainya Seva Medal 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal 30 Years Long Service Medal
20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal

Personal lifeEdit

He and his wife Ms. Geetha Ashok have two daughters - Shruti and Swati

ReferencesEdit

  1. ↑ "Post of Maritime Security Advisor created, Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar to don the role". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  2. ↑ "Vice Admiral SN Ghormade to take charge as Indian Navy". Times of India. 31 July 2021.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) | Indian Navy". www.indiannavy.nic.in.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "VICE ADMIRAL G ASHOK KUMAR, AVSM, VSM ASSUMES CHARGE AS DEPUTY CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF". pib.gov.in.
  5. ↑ "Commandants Gallery".
  6. ↑ "Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P Assumes Charge as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command | Indian Navy". www.indiannavy.nic.in.
Military offices
Preceded by
Ajit Kumar P 		Vice Chief of Naval Staff
30 January 2019 - 31 July 2021 		Succeeded by
Satish Namdeo Ghormade
Preceded by
Karambir Singh 		Deputy Chief of Naval Staff
6 June 2016 - 30 January 2019 		Succeeded by
Murlidhar Sadashiv Pawar
Preceded by
Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria 		Commandant of the National Defence Academy
2015 - 2016 		Succeeded by
Air Marshal Jasjit Singh Kler
Preceded by
R. Hari Kumar 		Flag Officer Sea Training
2014 - 2015 		Succeeded by
S. K. Grewal
Preceded by
Harish Bisht 		Flag Officer Sea Training
2011 - 2012 		Succeeded by
Murlidhar Sadashiv Pawar
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