New Delhi: Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Sena Medal (SM), on Wednesday presumed charge as the Vice-Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS).
According to a news release provided by the Ministry of Defence, an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Lt Gen Jain was commissioned into the Mahar Regiment in June 1988. Over a recognized military profession covering almost 4 years, he has actually held numerous essential command and personnel visits throughout a large range of functional environments, showing comprehensive field and head office experience.
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He has actually commanded an Infantry Battalion in semi-desert surface in addition to throughout implementation with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. He has actually likewise led an Infantry Brigade in a Strike Corps, a Counter Insurgency Force, and a Pivot Corps under the Northern Command.
His functional experience consists of involvement in Operation Pawan, service as a Military Observer with the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia, and several periods in high-altitude locations along with counter-insurgency operations along the Line of Control and in the North East area. He has actually likewise commanded a Sector in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.
Upon promo to the rank of Lieutenant General, he commanded a Corps under the Northern Command. Consequently, he worked as Chief of Staff at Headquarters Southern Command, where he added to ability advancement, force restructuring, and boosting functional readiness. Later on, as Army Commander, he functioned as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command.
Lt Gen Jain has actually held a number of essential personnel and functional tasks throughout developments and head offices, providing him large direct exposure to traditional warfare, counter-insurgency operations, high-altitude releases, United Nations peacekeeping objectives, and force preparedness throughout varied surfaces.
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A prominent officer, he has actually participated in the Higher Command Course at the Army War College and the National Defence Course in Kenya. In acknowledgment of his excellent service, he has actually been granted the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Sena Medal.
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