5 Heroes Of Balakot Air Strike- Operation Bandar – Awarded Vayu Sena Medal

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August 14, 2019

Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal had exhibited unparalleled valour and exceptional leadership qualities in various operations resulting in elimination of five terrorists and recovery of 200 Kilograms of explosive material. On 17 February 2019, when input of presence of terrorist group in a village was received, the officer planned a Battalion level operation. During search, officer was fired upon by terrorist hiding in a cow shed resulting in multiple gunshot injuries to him. Despite being severely injured, officer maintained his tactical composure and retaliated terrorist fire. Exhibiting utter disregard to his personal safety, officer crawled closer to cow shed in line of fire to bring down effective fire on hiding terrorists. Subsequently, when terrorists moved out of the cow shed firing indiscriminately, the officer fired on fleeing terrorists facilitating in elimination of one terrorist. Officer succumbed to his injuries at operation site while fighting with terrorists. Terrorist eliminated was identified a foreign terrorist of category, responsible for IED attack on security forces.

For displaying conspicuous bravery and unparalleled courage resulting in elimination of one terrorist Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal is recommended for the award of “SHAURYA CHAKRA (POSTHUMOUS)”.

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COAS and VCOAS Commendation Cards Awarded 15 Aug 2019

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August 14, 2019

The list of Army personnel who have been awarded Chief of Army Staff and VCOAS Commendation Cards on the occasion of 73^st Independence Day -2019 is attached to this e-mail.

LIST OF PERSONNEL BEING AWARDED CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF COMMENDATION ON THE OCCASION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY-2019

LIST OF PERSONNEL BEING AWARDED VCOAS COMMENDATION ON THE OCCASION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY-2019

List of Soldiers Earned Gallantry Awards Independence Day 2019

Indian Army Team Continues to Lead in 5th Army International Scout Masters Competition 2019 at Jaisalmer

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August 14, 2019

Indian Army team has continued its outstanding performance and has come first amongst eight teams in Stage IV of the ongoing International Army Scout Masters Competition being held at Jaisalmer Military Station under aegis of Southern Command of Indian Army. Stage IV of the competition primarily included Timed Reflex Shooting, Breaching of the Mine Field and checking of Close Quarter Battle capability of all the teams under simulated battle field conditions.

After Stage IV Indian Army has taken a comfortable lead in the competition while the team from Uzbekistan is running second followed by the teams of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and China keenly competing for the third to sixth position. Stage V of the competition is presently underway which shall conclude on 16 August 2019 with a grand Closing Ceremony at Jaisalmer Military Station. Indian Army is participating in the competition for the first time as hosts and their stupendous performance is a true reflection of their highest standards of physical fitness, training and professionalism.

The Army International Scout Masters Competition consisted of five grueling stages which included Infiltration and Ambush Exercise, Scout Specialist Course, Scout Trail Obstacle Course, Small Arms Firing and Exfiltration and Flotation Exercise. The Army international Scout Master Competition has put to test skill sets, professionalism and competence of all the participating teams over a nine day period.

List of Soldiers Earned Gallantry Awards Independence Day 2019

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August 14, 2019

President Shri Ram Nath Kovind, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has approved 132 Awards to Armed Forces Personnel and members of Paramilitary Forces. The awards include two Kirti Chakras, one Vir Chakra, 14 Shaurya Chakras, eight Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry), 90 Sena Medals (Gallantry), five Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry), seven Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry) and five Yudh Seva Medals. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved four Mention-in-Despatches to the Army Personnel for their significant contributions in different military operations which include one posthumous for ‘Operation Anantnag Town’.

Sl. No.	RANK AND NAME	Service
KIRTI CHAKRA
	SAPPER PRAKASH JADHAVCORPS OF ENGINEERS/FIRST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	HARSHPAL SINGH, DY COMMANDANT, CRPF	MHA
VIR CHAKRA
	WING COMMANDER VARTHAMAN ABHINANDAN (27981) FLYING (PILOT)	AIRFORCE
SHAURYA CHAKRA
	IC-64585A Lieutenant Colonel AJAY SINGH KUSHWAHTHE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES/3^RDBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	SS-44986N MAJOR VIBHUTI SHANKAR DHOUNDIYALTHE CORPS OF ELECTRONIC AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS/55^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
	IC-79501Y CAPTAIN MAHESHKUMAR BHURETHE CORPS OF ENGINEERS/34^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	19000555M LANCE NAIK SANDEEP SINGH4^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES) (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
	2498034F SEPOY BRAJESH KUMARTHE PUNJAB REGIMENT/22^ND BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
	SEPOY HARI SINGHGRENADIERS/55^TH BATTALION RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
	4101010K RIFLEMAN AJVEER SINGH CHAUHAN6^TH BATTALION THE GARHWAL RIFLES	ARMY
	9112648L RIFLEMAN SHIVE KUMARTHE JAMMU AND KASHMIR LIGHT INFANTRY/31^ST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
	AMIT SINGH RANA, LME (231243-B)	NAVY
	SHRI SABLE DNYANESHWAR SHRIRAM, CONSTABLE, 53 Bn CRPF	MHA
	SHRI ZAKER HUSSAIN, CONSTABLE, CRPF	MHA
	SHRI ASHIQ HUSSAIN MALIK, SPECIAL POLICE OFFICIAL (POSTHUMOUS)	MHA
	SHRI SUBASH CHANDER, HEAD CONSTABLE, J&K	MHA
	SHRI IMRAN HUSSAIN TAK, SUB INSPECTOR (POSTHUMOUS)	MHA
BAR TO SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)
	IC-65402L COLONEL ASHUTOSH SHARMA, SENA MEDALBRIGADE OF THE GUARDS/21^ST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	IC-75775M MAJOR K NAVEEN REDDY, SENA MEDALTHE CORPS OF ENGINEERS/42^ND BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	IC-75898Y MAJOR SAGAR PRAKASH PARDESHI, SENA MEDALTHE ARMOURED CORPS/22^ND BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	IC-76440F MAJOR TASOU PRAO, SENA MEDALTHE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES/3^RD BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	IC-78870K MAJOR MD SAHWAJ ALAM, SENA MEDALTHE ASSAM REGIMENT/42^ND BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	SS-44861W MAJOR KAUSTUBH PRAKASHKUMAR RANE, SENA MEDALTHE GARHWAL RIFLES/36^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
	SS-45438H MAJOR MANISH KUMAR SINGH, SENA MEDALTHE ENGINEER REGIMENT/53^RD BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	3206908Y SEPOY SUNIL KUMAR, SENA MEDAL20^TH BATTALION THE JAT REGIMENT	ARMY
SENA MEDAL(GALLANTRY)
	IC-63135W LIEUTENANT COLONEL RAJESH CHOUDHARY3^RD BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	IC-63390H LIEUTENANT COLONEL BHAGWAN SINGH BISHTTHE PARACHUTE REGIMENT/31^ST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	IC-63780L LIEUTENANT COLONEL PUNYABACHI MOHANTY9^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	IC-64702A LIEUTENANT COLONEL MOHAMMAD RAZA ISRAIL9^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	IC-66127H LIEUTENANT COLONEL AMRENDRA PRASAD DWIVEDITHE ASSAM REGIMENT/42^ND BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	IC-66194N LIEUTENANT THAIBA SIMONFIRST BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	IC-67429F MAJOR SANDEEP WASHISHTTHE PARACHUTE REGIMENT/31^ST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	IC-69616Y MAJOR JASWINDER SINGHTHE PUNJAB REGIMENT/53^RD BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	IC-71076K MAJOR VIKAS KATOCHTHE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES/52^ND BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	IC-71121L MAJOR REVINDER BHAKHER9^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	IC-71381W MAJOR UDAYAN THAKURTHE ARMY SERVICE CORPS/50^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	IC-72222L MAJOR VIJESH KUMARTHE MAHAR REGIMENT/FIRST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	IC-72379L MAJOR SACHIN KUMAR AGARWALTHE MAHAR REGIMENT/30^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	IC-72667X MAJOR CHITRESH BISHTTHE CORPS OF ENGINEERS/55^TH ENGINEER REGIMENT (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
	IC-73715Y MAJOR KH SHEMTHE JAT REGIMENT/5^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	IC-75222W MAJOR ASHISH KUMAR4^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	IC-75470M MAJOR HAPPY CHARAK9^TH BATTALION THE RAJPUTANA RIFLES	ARMY
	IC-77566N MAJOR YOGESH PANDEYTHE CORPS OF ENGINEERS/9^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	SS-44375Y MAJOR LAXMAN SINGHTHE MECHANIZED INFANTRY/9^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	SS-45385P MAJOR PATHARKAR ANAND SHARADBRIGADE OF THE GUARDS/50^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	SS-45698N MAJOR JAVALKAR VAIBHAV PRAMODTHE ARMOURED CORPS/55^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	SS-45948K MAJOR SOHAM BHATTACHARJEETHE CORPS OF ENGINEERS/FIRST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	SS-46325M MAJOR SHAKTI SINGH23^RD BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT	ARMY
	SS-46982W MAJOR INDER PREET SINGHTHE ARMOURED CORPS/22^ND BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	IC-78335 CAPTAIN SHIV KUMAR SHARMA9^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	IC-78363W CAPTAIN KUNAL KUMAR21^ST BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	IC-78430W CAPTAIN PRATEEK RANJANGAONKARTHE ASSAM REGIMENT/42^ND BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	IC-79380H CAPTAIN SAURABH PATNITHE CORPS OF SIGNALS/55^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	SS-47877M CAPTAIN ASHISH GEDION PAUDEL3^RD BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	JC-581558P SUBEDAR TRILOK SINGH3^RD BATTALION THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES	ARMY
	JC-163472A NAIB SUBEDAR TARA CHAND16^TH BATTALION THE ASSAM RIFLES	ARMY
	JC-414326P NAIB SUBEDAR RAVINDER SINGHFIRST BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	JC-414347P NAIB SUBEDAR JAI DEV9^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	15135254X BATTERY HAVILDAR MAJOR HANS RAJTHE COPRS OF ARTILLERY/66^TH MEDIUM REGIMENT	ARMY
	13627211K HAVILDAR SANDEEP MALIK12^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	HAVILDAR BALINDER SINGH^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	14930228X HAVILDAR BALJEETTHE MECHANISED INFANTRY/50^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	16011842N HAVILDAR BHUPENDRA SINGH23^RD BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT	ARMY
	2491094N HAVILDAR AJAY KUMAR RANATHE PUNJAB REGIMENT/53^RD BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	2696528W HAVILDAR SHEO RAMTHE GRENADIERS/55^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
	3193710Y HAVILDAR RAKESH KUMARTHE JAT REGIMENT/34^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	9108495 HAVILDAR JAVID AHMAD CHOPAN9^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	13624481N LANCE HAVILDAR VIJAY KUMAR23^RD BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
	16018379A LANCE HAVILDAR SANDEEP KUMAR23^RD BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT	ARMY
	13625785X NAIK ASHWANI KUMAR9^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	13763245X NAIK JANKAR SINGHTHE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES/3^RD BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	14936964M NAIK SUNNY THAKURTHE MECHANIZED INFANTRY/42^ND BATTALION MECHANISHED	ARMY
	3199522N NAIK RAMESH KUMAR20^TH BATTALION THE JAT REGIMENT	ARMY
	3202050W NAIK NARENDRA KUMARTHE JAT REGIMENT/5^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	4199767A NAIK SANTOSH SINGH9^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	16022429X LANCE NAIK SOMBIR23^RD BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT	ARMY
	2498145Y LANCE NAIK JAGTAR SINGHTHE PUNJAB REGIMENT/22^ND BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	4091346N LANCE NAIK SURENDRA SINGH4^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	4577919 LANCE NAIK ANUJ KUMARTHE MAHAR REGIMENT/FIRST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	14941288M SEPOY KULWINDER SINGHTHE MECHANIZED INFANTRY/42^ND BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	14943136K SEPOY JAGMOHAN SINGHTHE MECHANIZED INFANTRY/42^ND BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	14943610M SEPOY SAMARESH DEYTHE MECHANIZED INFANTRY/50^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	14945629K SEPOY SUHAIL SINGH SAINITHE MECHANIZED INFANTRY/42^ND BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	2621863 Y SEPOY S VIGI BHASKAR12^TH BATTALION THE MADRAS REGIMENT	ARMY
	2706086Y GRENADIER TAWSEEF YOUSUFTHE GRENADIERS/55^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	2708496N GRENADIER AJAY KUMARTHE GRENADIERS/55^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES(POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
	2817903 SEPOY PENTA NITHIN PAUL24^TH BATTALION THE MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY	ARMY
	3206464A SEPOY SUNILTHE JAT REGIMENT/34^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	3207037W SEPOY RINKUTHE JAT REGIMENT/34^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	4201892L SEPOY SUSHIL SINGH KALAKOTITHE KUMAON REGIMENT/50^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	4204572F SEPOY RAJVEER SINGH YADAVTHE KUMAON REGIMENT/50^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	4381857H SEPOY PANKAJ BOROTHE ASSAM REGIMENT/42^ND BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	4381860H SEPOY RAHUL DASTHE ASSAM REGIMENT/42^ND BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	4487854A SEPOY GULSHAN SINGHTHE SIKH LIGHT INFANTRY/19^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	4491112X SEPOY HAPPY SINGHTHE SIKH LIGHT INFANTRY/19^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
	4582015N SEPOY YOGENDRA KUMARTHE MAHAR REGIMENT/FIRST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	13775303H RIFLEMAN RAMESH SINGH DHAMI3^RD BATTALION THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES	ARMY
	13776050L RIFLEMAN RUPEN PRADHAN3^RD BATTALION THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES	ARMY
	13776291L RIFLEMAN SURINDER KUMARTHE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES/3^RD BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	16021892M RIFLEMAN PRADEEP KUMARTHE RAJPUTANA RIFLES/9^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	4094438L RIFLEMAN MANDEEP SINGH RAWATTHE GARHWAL RIFLES/36TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
	4101212L RIFLEMAN PREETAM SINGH6TH BATTALION THE GARHWAL RIFLES	ARMY
	9112892L RIFLEMAN RAYEES AH LONETHE JAMMU AND KASHMIR LIGHT INFANTRY/50^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	G/3101952K RIFLEMAN NINGTHOUJAM SUBHACHANDRA SINGH31^ST BATTALION THE ASSAM RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
	2707701X GRENADIER KARAM CHAND5^TH BATTALION THE GRENADIERS	ARMY
	13631345A PARATROOPER VIKRAM SINGH MEHTA3^RD BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	14705438H PARATROOPER RAJENDRA SINGH9^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIUMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	14940756P PARATROOPER NASEEB KUMAR10^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	4091609F PARATROOPER GOPAL SINGH10^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	4377529X PARATROOPER TARUNG SITANG9^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
	15505841F SOWAR KISHAN SINGHTHE ARMOURED CORPS/55^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
	15715720X SIGNALMAN MANVENDRA SINGHTHE CORPS OF SIGNALS/3^RD BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	15332020M SAPPER P MADHUTHE CORPS OF ENGINEERS/FIRST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	16119562K SAPPER P BABUTHE MAHAR REGIMENT/FIRST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
	16123299F SAPPER RAHUL CHAVANTHE ENGINEER REGIMENT/FIRST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
NAO SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)
	CAPTAIN NAVEEN THAPA, (03644-F)	NAVY
	LT CDR RUCHIR RAKESH KHAJURIA (06279-W)	NAVY
	SHRI NIWASH, SEA I (UW) (234830-F)	NAVY
	SHAMINDER SINGH, PO PT (222345F)	NAVY
	TAKHELLAMBAM RAKHESH SINGH, POCD (215876-B)	NAVY
VAYU SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)
	GROUP CAPTAIN SAUMITRA TAMASKAR (25297) FLYING (PILOT)	AIR FORCE
	WING COMMANDER PRANAV RAJ (27193)FLYING (PILOT)	AIR FORCE
	WING COMMANDER AMIT RANJAN (28005)FLYING (PILOT)	AIR FORCE
	SQUADRON LEADER RAHUL BASOYA (29178)FLYING (PILOT)	AIR FORCE
	SQUADRON LEADER PANKAJ ARVIND BHUJADE (29682) FLYING (PILOT)	AIR FORCE
	SQUADRON LEADER B KARTHIK NARAYAN REDDY (30202) FLYING (PILOT)	AIR FORCE
	SQUADRON LEADER SHASHANK SINGH (32108)FLYING (PILOT)	AIR FORCE
YUDH SEVA MEDAL
	AIR COMMODORE SUNIL KASHINATH VIDHATE AVSM VM (18825) FLYING (PILOT)	AIR FORCE
	GROUP CAPTAIN YESHPAL SINGH NEGI VM VSM (23735) FLYING (PILOT)	AIR FORCE
	GROUP CAPTAIN HEMANT KUMAR (25615) FLYING (PILOT)	AIR FORCE
	GROUP CAPTAIN HANSEL JOSEPH SEQUEIRA (26081) FLYING (PILOT)	AIR FORCE
	SQUADRON LEADER MINTY AGGARWAL (31874)ADMINISTRATION/FIGHTER CONTROLLER	AIR FORCE

In addition, President Shri Ram Nath Kovind has also awarded one President’s Tatrakshak Medal (Distinguished Service), five Tatrakshak Medals (Gallantry) and two Tatrakshak Medal (Meritorious Service) to the following Indian Coast Guard personnel for their act of conspicuous gallantry and distinguished/meritorious service. The detailed list of the awardees are as follows:

(a) President’s Tatrakshak Medal (Distinguished Service)

(i) IG Thekkumpurath Prabhakaran Sadanandan, TM (4017-D)

(b) Tatrakshak Medal (Gallantry)

(i) DIG Yoginder Dhaka (0420-D)

(ii) Comdt Anurup Singh (0620-J)

(iii) Dy Comdt Utkersh Sharma (1189-C)

(iv) Satish, P/Adh(RP), 2816-Z

(v) Trinatha Behera, U/Adh(R), 03608-Z

(c) Tatrakshak Medal (Meritorious Service)

(i) IG Maneesh Vishal Pathak (0241-V)

(ii) DIG Neeraj Tiwari (0269-L)

These awards are being given to the personnel of Indian Coast Guard on Republic Day and Independence Day every year, since January 26, 1990 onwards.

India’s Flying Ace: Wing Commander Abhinandan To Receive The Vir Chakra!

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August 14, 2019

India’s Flying Ace, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman is all set to receive the Vir Chakra, for shooting down the technologically superior F-16 Fighter Jet, following the events at Balakot, on the countries 73rd Independence Day. The gallant Air force officer will receive the Vir Chakra, the countries third highest gallantry award from the President of India, the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces!

Digital Sketch of Wing Commander Abhinanadan

The Making of the Air Warrior:

Hailing from Thirupanamoor, a village around nineteen kilometres from Kanchipuram. The air warrior was born to a distinguished Air Force family. Abhinanadan’s father was Air Marshall Simhakutty Varthaman, and grandfather were both highly decorated MiG-21 fighter pilots. His mother was a doctor with the organisation doctors without borders, who volunteered to serve in several conflict zones such as Nigeria, The Second Gulf War, Iran and Haiti. She had faced several close calls in her efforts to save lives.

Father of Wing Commader Abhinanadan Air Marshall Simhakutty Varthaman — Father of Wing Commander Abhinanadan Air Marshall Simhakutty Varthaman

With a family of Bravehearts, it was perhaps natural that he donned the uniform, and flew the Russian made fighter aircraft into the heart of the adversary! Wing Commander Abhinandan completed his schooling from the prestigious Sainik school. It was at this military school where he was groomed to join the National Defence Academy, the country’s premier Tri-Services college. Following three years of rigorous training at the NDA, the wing commander completed his last year of Pre-Commission training at the famed Airforce Academy in Dhundigal. Passing out from the airforce academy Abhinanadan was commissioned as a flying officer, on 19 June 2004. He went on to complete his post-commission training at Indian Air Force Facilities in Bathinda and Halwara.

Indian Air force Cadets Showcasing their Josh after Passing out!

Military Career:

Wing Commander Abhinandan was promoted to the rank of flight lieutenant precisely two years after passing out of the Dhundigal Air Force Academy and was promoted to Squadron Leader, on 8 July 2010. Abhinandan started his career as a flying ace on the Sukhoi 30 fighter aircraft before being assigned to the MiG-21 Bison.

Wing Commander Abhinandan With Fellow IAF Fighters

Post Balakot Dogfight:

Following the Pulwama terror attack which claimed the lives of over 44 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, the Indian government tasked the Air Force to launch ‘Operation Bandar.’ The Indian Airforce, on 26 February 2019 sent Mirage 2000 fighters across the Line of Control (LoC) to neutralise Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) camps. The Pakistani Air Force responded to the Balakot Air Strikes by crossing into Indian territory to destroy military Targets, however anticipating a Pakistani misadventure IAF jet were on standby.

Mirage 2000 Fighters used in Operation Bandar

Wing Commander Abhinandan was flying a MiG-21 Bison which was deployed to counter the Pakistani intrusion into Indian territory, intercepting an enemy aircraft the gallant officer engaged the enemy F-16 fighter aircraft in a high octane dogfight. In hot pursuit of the enemy jet, Abhinandan crossed into hostile territory, neutralising the adversary in his own home.

The Indian Pilots own jet was locked on by the enemy pilot, with wing commander Abhinandam managing to eject in the nick of time before his aircraft was shot down by an Above Medium Range Air to Air Missile (AMRAAM) missile.

Prisoner of War:

Shot down beyond enemy lines, Abhinandan parachuted to relative safety into the Horram village in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) approximately seven kilometres from the Line of Control (LoC). He was identified as an Indian pilot by the locals due to the Indian flag on his parachute. Wing Commander Abhinanadan asked the Pakistani villagers whether he was in India to which a young Pakistani boy responded saying no. Abhinandan informed the locals that he had a back injury and asked if he could have some water. What followed was a series of nationalistic rhetoric which turned heated prompting Abhnandan to bail after firing some warning shots. He ran for about 500 metres towards a nearby pond to dispose of his official documents. The violent mob followed and had begun lynching him, when the Pakistani army arrived at the nick of time, taking him into their custody as a Prisoner of War (PoW).

An Injured Wing Commander Abhinandan Being Taken Into Custody By The Pakistani Army

Wing Commander Abhnandan spent over 60 hours with the Pakistan army as a prisoner of war, with videos of the captured Indian pilot being shared on social media by Pakistans Inter-Service Public Relation (ISPR) and regular soldiers, this was a direct violation of the Geneva Conventions. The Pakistani government decided, in what they said was a gesture of goodwill, to return the Indian pilot after mounting diplomatic tensions and being sidelined by most of the world’s powers.

Videos of Wing Commander Abhinanadan were posted on social media in violation of the Geneva Convention

A Hero Returns:

The whole country watched with anticipation, as the brave pilot returned to his homeland, crossing the Wagah border being received by his parents. The citizens of India were in awe of his refusal to give up anything, other than his name, rank and his branch of service. His countrymen admired his calm and composure despite being captured by a hostile nation, and of course his now-iconic moustache!

Wing Commander Abhinadan returning to India via the Waghah border — Wing Commander Abhinadan returning to India via the Wagah border

The flying ace is all set to rejoin his squadron

National Pride:

Fan made Painting of the brave officer — Fan made painting of the brave officer

Wing Commander Abhnandan Varthamans has received all the clearances required to return to his fighter squadron, and his acts of gallantry have created history! The Indian pilot, shooting down a sophisticated American made F-16 in an outdated aircraft took the entire military aviation industry by surprise, showing the world that a machine is only as good as the man operating it! Wing Commander Abhinandan is an inspiration to a new generation of Flying officers and a symbol of national pride!

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Indian Coast Gaurd Notification: Post of Navik and Yantrik (General Duty)

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August 14, 2019

ICG — Indian Coast Gaurd Training For Maritimes Operations

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is an armed force that protects India’s maritime interests and enforces maritime law, with jurisdiction over the territorial waters of India, including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone. The Indian Coast Guard was formally established on 18 August 1978 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 of the Parliament of Indian as an independent Armed Force. It operates under the Ministry of Defense

The Coast Guard works in close cooperation with the Indian Navy the Department of Fisheries, the Department of Revenue (Customs) and the Central and State police forces.

The Indian Coast has issued notifications for the post of Navik and Yantrik.

Eligibility criteria for the post of Navik (General Duty):

10+2 passed with Maths and Physics from an education board recognized by The Central or State government with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks

There is 5% relaxation in the minimum cut off for candidates from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST), there is also relaxation for national-level athletes who have secured gold, silver or bronze medal in any sport in Open National/Interstate National tournament. Ward of Coastguardsmen who have lost their lives while in service will also receive relaxation.

The permissible age range for application is between 18-22 years of age. There is a provision for a five year age relaxation for SC/ST candidates and three years for Other backward classes (OBC’s)

Selection Procedure. The ‘Online’ Applications will be sorted out Centre wise.

The test is scheduled for the month of Sep-Oct 2019.

Eligibility for the post of Yantrik (General Duty)

ICG 2 — Coastguardsmen During Formal Ceremony

Educational Qualification.

Matriculation or equivalent and Diploma in Electrical/ Mechanical/Electronics and Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering approved by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) with 60% in aggregate.

(5 % relaxation in above minimum cut off will be given for SC/ST candidates and outstanding sports person of National level who has obtained 1st, 2nd or 3rd position in any field sports events at the Open National Championship/ Interstate National Championship.

This relaxation will also apply to the wards of Coast Guard uniform personnel deceased while in service).

How to Apply:

Age. Minimum 18 years and maximum 22 years, i.e. born between 01 Feb 1998 to 31 Jan 2002

Applications will be accepted ‘Online only’ from 11 Aug 19 to 17 Aug 19 till 1700 Hrs

ICG3 — Coast Gaurd Recruits Honing Their Firing Skills

The PFT (Physical Fluency Test) of both forms will be the same and will consist of

1.6 Km run to be completed in 7 minutes.

Twenty squat ups (Uthak Baithak).

10 Push-ups.

Following which there will be a medical evaluation.

Indian Airforce Recruitment Notification Group Y

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August 14, 2019

The Indian Air Force has issued a notification for the application of the post of Airman, from designated Districts of State of Goa.The Recruitment Test for Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical), Automobile Technician (Auto Tech), Indian Air Force (Police) [IAF(P)] and Medical Assistant.

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Duration of Test:

The Recruitment Test shall be conducted from 6:00 AM onwards as per the details are given below. Candidates (from designated districts of the state of Goa)

Age Bracket

Candidates born between 19 Jul 1999 and 01 Jul 2003 (both days inclusive) are eligible to appear in the Recruitment Rally.

Educational Qualification.

For Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) {Auto Tech & IAF(P) Trades):- Candidate should have passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Class XII or Equivalent

Examination in any stream/subjects approved by Central / State Education Boards with minimum 50% marks in aggregate as well as in English in Class XII or equivalent examination.

Passed two years vocational course from Education Boards listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in

English in the vocational course or Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in Vocational Course.

For Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) Medical Assistant Trade. Candidate should have passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Class XII or Equivalent

Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English approved by Central / State Education Boards with minimum 50% marks in aggregate as well asin English in Class XII or equivalent examination.

Note – 1: Education Boards listed in Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE) website as members, shall only be permitted.

IAF Copter — Indian Airforce Chopper Taking Off

Note – 2: Exact aggregate % of marks before decimal as written in the marks sheet of 10+2/Intermediate/Equivalent OR calculated as per the rules of concerned Education Board shall only be considered (For example 49.99% should be taken as 49% and not be rounded off to 50%).

General Medical Standards shall be as follows: –

IAF — Airmen during an Air Force Ceremony

Chest: Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm (ii) Weight: Proportionate to height and age. (iii) Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) shall not be acceptable.
Hearing: Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately.
Dental: Should have healthy gums, a good set of teeth and a minimum 14 dental points.
Health: Candidate should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He should be free from any active or latent, acute or chronic, medical or surgical disability or infection and skin ailments. Candidate must be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.

Tenure & Training.

Enrolment shall be for an initial period of 20 years (subject to condition) which may be extended up to the age of 57 years (subject to service conditions). Initially, candidates shall be sent for a Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT) at Basic Training Institute, Belagavi (Karnataka).

On successful completion of JBPT, candidates will be allocated trades and sent for trade training of specified duration which shall include Security training or any other training centre as per service requirements. Training is, however, liable to be terminated at any time if the trainee fails to achieve the required standards in academics, profession, physical fitness, and discipline or is found to be medically unfit.

What are the Jobs?

Iaf recruits — IAF Recruits Passing out Parade

Automobile Technician. As an Automobile Technician you will drive all types of light, medium and heavy automobiles, load carriers and

specialist vehicles like cranes, towing tractors, fork lifters, etc, subject to service exigencies. You will also carry out minor repairs, day to day maintenance and basic level servicing of the common user vehicles and specialist vehicles in the Indian Air Force inventory.
are also in-charge of maintenance of security.

Indian Air Force (Police). As an Indian Air Force (Police) your responsibilities involve assuming police duties and investigation of offenses. Selected candidates will also in-charge of maintenance of security

Medical Assistant. Operating as a Medical Assistant, you are made familiar with nursing and first-aid. You are also involved in the management of medical stores, dispensaries and ward supervision

Examination sequence:

Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) Auto Tech, IAF(Police) & finally Medical Assistant Trades

Physical Fitness Test (PFT).

PFT consists of a 1.6 Km run to be completed within 6 minutes 30 seconds.

Candidates shall also have to complete

10 push-ups,

10 sit-ups and

20 squats within the stipulated time to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test.

Written Test:

All candidates who qualify PFT shall undertake the written test on the same or subsequent day depending on the local conditions.

The Written Test will be objective type and question paper shall be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for English paper. Answers are to be annotated on the OMR sheet.

The detailed procedure shall be explained before the conduct of the examination. Duration of the written test will be for a duration of 45 minutes and shall comprise of English as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA). Results of the written test shall be declared on the same day.

Marking Pattern for Written Test:-

01 mark for every correct answer. (ii) Nil (0) marks for the unattempted question.

0.25 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer or choosing more than one option as an answer.

Adaptability Test-1. All candidates who pass the Written Test shall undertake Adaptability Test-1 on the same or subsequent day

Depending on the local conditions. Adaptability Test – 1 is to assess the suitability of a candidate for employment in the IAF which involves deployment in varied geographic terrain, weather and operational conditions

Adaptability Test-2. All candidates who pass Adaptability Test-1 will have to undertake Adaptability Test-2 as per policy in vogue.

The second Adaptability Test is to select candidates who can adapt to the environment of the Indian Air Force and can adjust to the military way of life.

Note: The question paper is a confidential document of the Indian Air Force. All candidates to note and understand that access to the question

The paper is permitted only during the examination (R) only during the examination. Question paper in any form whatsoever will not be provided to the candidate after examination

Medical Exam:

Candidates who qualify Adaptability Test -2 shall be medically examined in January 2020 at SMC, Air Force Station Mumbai / Air Force Station Nasik.
The Air Force Medical Team shall conduct medical Examination as per IAF medical standards.

Karnataka Floods: Belgaum Locals Invite Indian Army Soldiers To Celebrate Eid!

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August 13, 2019

In a heartwarming gesture, residents from the Shirgur Village in Belgaum found a unique way to thank the soldiers, from the Maratha regiment of the Indian army. On the occasion of Eid, the residents of Shirgur, invited Indian Army officer Major Rathore, and his men, comprising of soldiers from the decorated Maratha regiment, for Namaz in a local mosque in the village.

Major Rathore and his unit celebrating Eid with Locals

The elated infantry soldiers joined the welcoming villagers who hosted them. Both parties bonded over Semiyan Kheer and biryani, which were served to the Indian soldiers as a gesture of gratitude towards the army teams untiring efforts in rescuing the people of Karnataka.

Indian Army Flood Relief Pictures:

Army personnel save newborn from flood stricken area

Soldiers evacuating injured local — Soldiers evacuating an injured local

Army man assisting elderly lady in flood affected region

Indian soldiers rescuing 45 day old baby — Indian soldiers rescuing a 45 day old baby

Locals being evacuated in makeshift boats

Women being evacuated by Indian army personnel

Indian army personnel receiving rescue boats from an IAF aircraft

The Indian army has evacuated over 5.8 lakh people, and further rescue operations are still underway.

Defence Shorts: August 12, 2019

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August 12, 2019