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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]] | ||
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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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Latest revision as of 12:30, 25 December 2022
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]
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| Personal details | |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vir Chakra Medal Vishisht Seva Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch/service |  Indian Air Force |
| Years of service | 29 December 1982 - 31 December 2022 |
| Rank |  Air Marshal |
| Unit | No. 115 Helicopter Unit |
| Commands | Training Command Southern Air Command |
| Service number | 16983[1] |
Early life and educationEdit
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]
CareerEdit
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 decorationsEdit
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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ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "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 | ||
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| 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 |