Admiral R Hari Kumar on Tuesday took over as the brand new Chief of the Indian Navy after Admiral Karambir Singh retired from service.
Admiral Kumar served because the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command earlier than taking up the reins of the pressure.
Born on 12 April 1962, Admiral Kumar was commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy on 1 January 1983.
During his lengthy and distinguished service of practically 39 years, the Admiral has served in varied command, employees and tutorial appointments.
Admiral Kumar’s maritime command contains INS Nishank, missile corvette INS Kora and guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir.
He additionally commanded the Indian Navy’s plane provider INS Viraat.
The Admiral additionally served because the Fleet Operations Officer of the Western Fleet.
Prior to taking up as FOC-in-C, Western Naval Command, he was the Chief of Integrated Defense Staff, Integrated Staff Committee of Headquarters.
Admiral Kumar has achieved programs from Naval War College, US, Army War College, Mhow and Royal College of Defense Studies, UK.
He has been embellished with the Param Vishist Seva Medal (PVSM), the Ati Vishist Seva Medal (AVSM) and Vishist Seva Medal(VSM).
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
