Air Marshal Sandeep Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VM, (born 15 January 1963) is a retired officer of the Indian Air Force currently serving as the Military Advisor in the National Security Council Secretariat. He served as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, succeeding Vivek Ram Chaudhari. Previously, he served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), South Western Air Command.[3][4]
Sandeep Singh | |
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| 46th Vice Chief of the Air Staff | |
| In office 1 October 2021 – 31 January 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Vivek Ram Chaudhari |
| Succeeded by | Amar Preet Singh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 January 1963[1] |
| Relations | Air Marshal Prithi Singh (father-in-law) Air Marshal Vikram Singh (brother-in-law) |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vayu Sena Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch/service |  Indian Air Force |
| Years of service | 22 December 1983– 31 January 2023 |
| Rank |  Air Marshal |
| Unit | No. 30 Squadron |
| Commands | Vice Chief of the Air Staff South Western Air Command Deputy Chief of the Air Staff |
| Service number | 17312[2] |
Career
editSandeep Singh was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force on December 22, 1983. He has flying experience of over 4780 hrs of operational and test flying experience on Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, MiG-21, Kiran, An-32, AVRO, Jaguar and Mirage 2000.[2][1]
A recipient of the Sword of Honor, Sandeep Singh is a qualified training instructor (A2 category). He was instrumental in the induction of Su-30MKI in the Indian Air Force.[5][4]
With a long career of 37 years, he has commanded a fighter aircraft squadron, was an instructor at Air Force test pilot school and project test pilot for the Su-30MKI. Due to his proficient knowledge of the Su-30MKI platform, Sandeep Singh has been the mainstay liaison for implementation of various weapons and systems by DRDO.[2]
He served as the Deputy Chief of Air Staff from 1 October 2019 to 30 April 2021.[6] He has also served as Senior Air Staff Officer for the Eastern Air Command from 1 January 2019 to 30 September 2019.[7]
He superannuated on 31 January 2023 and was succeeded by Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh.[8]
He is currently Military Advisor in the National Security Council (India).
Honours and decorations
editDuring his career, Sandeep Singh was commended by the Chief of Air Staff and has been awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (VM), the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) in 2013 and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022.[9][10]
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Personal life
editHe is married to Kamini Singh who is President of Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Regional). The couple is blessed with two daughters.[5][1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "AOC-in-C-SWAC". Indian Air Force. Archived from the original on 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
- ^ a b c "Air Marshal Sandeep Singh - Bharat Rakshak". Bharat Rakshak. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Air Marshal Sandeep Singh AVSM VM assumes the Appointment of Vice Chief of the Air Staff". PIB. 2021-10-13. Archived from the original on 2021-10-27. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ a b "Air Marshal Sandeep Singh takes charge as chief of South Western Air Command". Indian Express. 2021-05-01. Archived from the original on 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ^ a b "Air Marshal Sandeep Singh takes over the command as AOC-in-C SWAC". Connect Gujarat. 2021-05-01. Archived from the original on 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ^ "Indian Air Force to see major reshuffle at top level on October 1". New Indian Express. 29 September 2020. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Shillong: Sandeep Singh takes over as EAC's Senior Air Staff Officer". 4 January 2019. Archived from the original on 3 December 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "AIR MARSHAL SANDEEP SINGH DEMITS THE OFFICE OF VICE CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF" (Press release). PIB. 2023-01-31. Archived from the original on 2023-01-31. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ "Gazette of India Archive". 5 April 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "President approves 384 Gallantry Awards and other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel on Republic Day". PIB. 2022-01-25. Archived from the original on 2023-09-23. Retrieved 2024-05-01.