Anil Kumar Chawla

Anil Kumar Chawla
Vice Admiral; Anil Kumar Chawla; PVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC
Allegiance	India
Service/branch	Indian Navy
Years of service	1982 - Present
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands held	Western Fleet; INS Viraat; INS Tabar; INS Vinash; INS Kora;
Awards	Param Vishisht Seva Medal; Ati Vishisht Seva Medal; Vishisht Seva Medal; Nausena Medal;

Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, PVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC is an Indian Navy officer, currently serving as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command.[1][2] He assumed charge on 30 July 2018 succeeding Vice Admiral Abhay Raghunath Karve.

Career

Chawla joined the Navy in 1982 and has commanded INS Vinash, INS Kora, INS Tabar and INS Viraat.[3]

He commanded the Western Fleet from 16 August 2013 to 1 October 2014 before being promoted to Vice Admiral and appointed as the Director General Naval Operations on 31 December 2014.

He served as Chief of Personnel, Indian Navy from 28 May 2016 to 30 July 2018.[4][1][2]

Military Awards and Decorations

Param Vishisht Seva Medal	Ati Vishisht Seva Medal	Nausena Medal	Vishisht Seva Medal	Samanya Seva medal
Special Service Medal	Operation Parakram Medal	Sainya Seva Medal	Videsh Seva Medal
50th Anniversary of Independence Medal	30 Years Long Service Medal	20 Years Long Service Medal	9 Years Long Service Medal

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References

"Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla assumes Command of SNC". pib.nic.in. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
"Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla Assumes Command of SNC". Retrieved 31 July 2018.
"Vice admiral AK Chawla, AVSM, VSM, NM assumes charge as Chief of Personnel". Business Standard. 2 June 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
"Vice Admiral AK Chawla, AVSM, VSM, NM assumes charge as Chief of Personnel". Indian Navy. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2016.

Military offices
Preceded by Abhay Raghunath Karve	Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) Southern Naval Command 30 July 2018 - present	Incumbent
Preceded by Abhay Raghunath Karve	Chief of Personnel 28 May 2016 – 30 July 2018	Succeeded by R. Hari Kumar
Preceded by Abhay Raghunath Karve	Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet 15 August 2013 – 30 September 2014	Succeeded by R. Hari Kumar
Preceded by Abhay Raghunath Karve	Commanding Officer INS Viraat 27 December 2008 - 6 August 2010	Succeeded by R. Hari Kumar

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[snc-shief-1-1] "Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla assumes Command of SNC". pib.nic.in. Retrieved 1 August 2018.

[snc-shief-2-2] "Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla Assumes Command of SNC". Retrieved 31 July 2018.

[BStand2016-3] "Vice admiral AK Chawla, AVSM, VSM, NM assumes charge as Chief of Personnel". Business Standard. 2 June 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2020.

[CP2016-4] "Vice Admiral AK Chawla, AVSM, VSM, NM assumes charge as Chief of Personnel". Indian Navy. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2016.