Mohan Subramanian | |
|---|---|
 Lt. Gen. Mohan Subramanian | |
| Force Commander, UNMISS | |
| Assumed office 5 July 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Shailesh Tinaikar |
| Personal details | |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Sena Medal Vishisht Seva Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch/service | Indian Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Corps of Army Air Defence |
| Commands |
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Mohan Subramanian is a senior officer of the Indian Army, with a military career since 1986. He was appointed Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on 5 July 2022.[1] He previously served as Commandant of the Defence Services Staff College[2] and held operational and staff appointments in India and on United Nations missions.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Subramanian attended Sainik School, Amaravathinagar[3] and later graduated from the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy.[2] He holds two Master of Philosophy degrees in Defence and Management Studies as well as Social Sciences. In addition to Tamil, he is fluent in English and Hindi.
Military career[edit | edit source]
Subramanian was commissioned into the Corps of Army Air Defence in June 1986.[2] He has commanded an Air Defence regiment in a desert sector, a mountain brigade, and an infantry division in the eastern theatre. He served as Deputy General Officer Commanding of an infantry division, General Officer Commanding of a Strike Infantry Division and Additional Director General for Procurement and Equipment Management at the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence.[4]
He served as General Officer Commanding of the Military Region (Operational and Logistic Readiness Zone) in Central India,[3] and later as Commandant of the Defence Services Staff College.[2]
He also served as Defence Attaché to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 2008–2012,[4] and as a staff officer with the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone in 2000.[5]
On 5 July 2022, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Subramanian as Force Commander of UNMISS, succeeding Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar.[6]
Honours and decorations[edit | edit source]
Subramanian has been awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, and Vishisht Seva Medal.[7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian of India". United Nations. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Lt General Mohan Subramanian to lead UN Mission in South Sudan". The Hindu BusinessLine. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Lt General Mohan Subramanian appointment profile". ThePrint. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian appointed as Force Commander of UN Mission in South Sudan". UN in India. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ↑ "UN chief Guterres appoints Lt Gen Subramanian as Force Commander of UN Mission in South Sudan". Hindustan Times. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ↑ "Lt Gen M. Subramanian appointed Force Commander of UN Mission in South Sudan". The Hindu. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ↑ "Force Commander Visits UNMISS". Sri Lanka Army. 16 May 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
External links[edit | edit source]
- "UNMISS leadership: Force Commander". United Nations Mission in South Sudan. Retrieved 10 October 2025.