.svg)
Sanjeev Kapoor (air marshal)
Sanjeev Kapoor | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Personal details | |
| Awards | Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vayu Sena Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch/service |  Indian Air Force |
| Years of service | 6 December 1985 - Present[1] |
| Rank |  Air Marshal |
| Unit | No.78 Squadron |
| Commands | National Defence Academy Air Force Academy |
| Service number | 18089[1] |
Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor, AVSM, VM is an officer in the Indian Air Force. Currently, he is serving as the director general – Inspection and Flight Safety. He took over the office on 1 May 2022, succeeding Air Marshal Gurcharan Singh Bedi.[2][3]
Early life and education[edit]
Sanjeev Kapoor is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College, Flying Instructor School and College of Defence Management.[4] Both his kids are also serving in the defence forces .
Career[edit]
Sanjeev Kapoor was commissioned in the flying branch of the Indian Air Force in December 1985. He has over 7800 hours of incident free flying on various trainer, transport and strategic aircraft.[1][4]
He is one of the stalwarts in Aerial Refueling Operations of the Indian Air Force and has flown the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. He had commanded the only Air to Air Refueling squadron No.78 Squadron of the Indian Air Force and has commanded a large operational base with strategic assets.[5]
In his career spanning over three decades, he has held important staff appointments such as director (air-to-air refueling) and principal director (operations) at Air Headquarters. He has vast experience in high-altitude and VVIP flying, air-to-air refuelling and combat operations.[1]
He served as the commandant – Air Force Academy from 1 August 2021 to 31 October 2021.[6]
Before taking the charge as Director General – Inspection and Flight Safety, he served as the Commandant – National Defence Academy till 31 March 2022.[7]
Honours and decorations[edit]
During his career, Sanjeev Kapoor has been awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (VM) and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.[6]
|
|
| Ati Vishisht Seva Medal | Vayusena Medal |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor - Bharat Rakshak". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 2022-04-07.
- ↑ "Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor assumes the Appointment of Director General (Inspection and Safety)" (Press release). PIB. 2022-05-05.
- ↑ "New Armed Forces officers assume charge at the tri-services and services level". New Indian Express. 2022-04-01.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor, AVSM, VM Assumes Charge As Commandant, NDA, Khadakwasla". PIB. 2021-11-01. Archived from the original on 2022-04-07. Retrieved 2022-04-07.
- ↑ "New Commandant at AFA-Dundigal". The Hindu. 2021-08-02.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor is new NDA commandant". Times Of India. 2021-11-02.
- ↑ "4 changes effected in top echelons of Army, Navy". The Print. 2022-04-01.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gurcharan Singh Bedi |
Director General - Inspection and Flight Safety 1 May 2022 – Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Vipin Indira Panabhan Nayar |
Commandant - National Defence Academy 1 November 2021 — 31 March 2022 |
Succeeded by Ajay Kochhar |
| Preceded by Vipin Indira Panabhan Nayar |
Commandant – Air Force Academy 1 August 2021 - 31 October 2021 |
Succeeded by Sreekumar Prabhakaran |