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Anil Kumar Chawla

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Retired Indian Navy Officer

Anil Kumar Chawla

Allegiance India
Service / branch Indian Navy
Years of service1982 - 30 November 2021
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands
Awards

Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, PVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC is a retired Indian Navy officer, who served as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command.[1] [2] He assumed charge on 30 July 2018 succeeding Vice Admiral Abhay Raghunath Karve. He superannuated on 30th November 2021 and was succeeded by Vice Admiral M.A. Hampiholi [3]

Career

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Vice Admiral Chawla joined the Navy in 1982 and has commanded INS Vinash, INS Kora, INS Tabar and INS Viraat.[4]

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.[5] [1] [2]

He superannuated on 30 November 2021.[6]

Military awards and aecorations

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References

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Military offices
Preceded by Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command
30 July 2018 - 30 November 2021
Succeeded by
Chief of Personnel
28 May 2016 – 30 July 2018
Succeeded by
Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet
15 August 2013 – 30 September 2014
Succeeded by
Commanding Officer INS Viraat
27 December 2008 - 6 August 2010
Succeeded by

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