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Sandeep Singh (air marshal)
Sandeep Singh | |
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| 46th Vice Chief of the Air Staff | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Vivek Ram Chaudhari |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 January 1963[1] |
| Relations | Air Marshal Prithi Singh (father-in-law) Air Marshal Vikram Singh (brother-in-law) |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vayu Sena Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch/service |  Indian Air Force |
| Years of service | 22 December 1983–Present[2] |
| Rank |  Air Marshal |
| Unit | No. 30 Squadron |
| Commands | Vice Chief of the Air Staff South Western Air Command Deputy Chief of the Air Staff |
| Service number | 17312[2] |
Air Marshal Sandeep Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VM, (born 15 January 1963) is an officer in the Indian Air Force. Currently he is serving as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, succeeding Vivek Ram Chaudhari. Previously, he served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), South Western Air Command.[3][4]
Career[edit]
Sandeep Singh was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force on December 22, 1983. He has flying experience of over 4780 hrs of operational and test flying experience on Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, MiG-21, Kiran, An-32, AVRO, Jaguar and Mirage 2000.[2][1]
A recipient of the Sword of Honor, Sandeep Singh is a qualified training instructor (A2 category). He was instrumental in the induction of Su-30MKI in the Indian Air Force.[5][4]
With a long career of 37 years, he has commanded a fighter aircraft squadron, was an instructor at Air Force test pilot school and project test pilot for the Su-30MKI. Due to his proficient knowledge of the Su-30MKI platform, Sandeep Singh has been the mainstay liaison for implementation of various weapons and systems by DRDO.[2]
He served as the Deputy Chief of Air Staff from 1 October 2019 to 30 April 2021.[6] He has also served as Senior Air Staff Officer for the Eastern Air Command from 1 January 2019 to 30 September 2019.[7]
Honours and decorations[edit]
During his career, Sandeep Singh was commended by the Chief of Air Staff and has been awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (VM), the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) in 2013 and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022.[8][9]
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| Param Vishisht Seva Medal | Ati Vishisht Seva Medal | Vayusena Medal |
Personal life[edit]
He is married to Kamini Singh who is President of Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Regional). The couple is blessed with two daughters.[5][1]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "AOC-in-C-SWAC". Indian Air Force. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Air Marshal Sandeep Singh - Bharat Rakshak". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ↑ "Air Marshal Sandeep Singh AVSM VM assumes the Appointment of Vice Chief of the Air Staff". PIB. 2021-10-13.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Air Marshal Sandeep Singh takes charge as chief of South Western Air Command". Indian Express. 2021-05-01. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Air Marshal Sandeep Singh takes over the command as AOC-in-C SWAC". Connect Gujarat. 2021-05-01. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ "Indian Air Force to see major reshuffle at top level on October 1". New Indian Express. 29 September 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ↑ "Shillong: Sandeep Singh takes over as EAC's Senior Air Staff Officer". 4 January 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ↑ "Gazette of India Archive". 5 April 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ↑ "President approves 384 Gallantry Awards and other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel on Republic Day". PIB. 2022-01-25.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Vivek Ram Chaudhari |
Vice Chief of Air Staff 1 October 2021 - Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Surendra Kumar Ghotia |
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command 1 May 2021 - 30 September 2021 |
Succeeded by Vikram Singh |
| Preceded by Vivek Ram Chaudhari |
Deputy Chief of the Air Staff 1 October 2019 - 30 April 2021 |
Succeeded by Suraj Kumar Jha |
| Preceded by Rajesh Kumar |
Senior Air Staff Officer - Eastern Air Command 1 January 2019 - 30 September 2019 |
Succeeded by Vivek Ram Chaudhari |