Who are DGMO, DG Air Operations, DG Naval Operations and what is their role?
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New Delhi: After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the tension between India and Pakistan increased significantly. On 7 May, India targeted Pakistan’s terrorist bases and destroyed them. In response to this, Pakistan targeted military bases in India and carried out attacks with drones and missiles, which was thwarted by India’s strong air defense system. The ceasefire was announced on Saturday amid increasing tension. However, even after this, ceasefire was violated by Pakistan. Now all eyes are on talks between India and Pakistan between DGMO level officials. The talks will take place on 12 May. Here we will know that the country’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), Director General of Air Operation and Director General of Naval Operation Who is and what is their role?
Who is dgmo
India’s DGMO is a lieutenant general rank officer. It directly reports to the army chief. At this time, DGMO of India is Rajiv Ghai. He held this important position on 25 October 2024.
Rajiv Ghai, DGMO
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Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, an alumnus of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, has a brilliant military career of 35 years. He received a commission in the Kumaon Regiment in December 1989. In his career, he has handled various prestigious commands, staff and instruments. He has also played an important role in anti-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir. Before becoming DGMO, Lieutenant General Ghai was the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Chinar Corps (15th Core) in Srinagar, where he served for about one and a half years. He played an important role in formulating and implementing the strategy of ‘Operation Sindoor’
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This post is extremely important for military strategy and border operations. DGMO oversees military operations and creates coordination. It is the responsibility of DGMO to work as a strategy for any military campaign. DGMO has the first to convey information related to war, anti -terrorism campaign and military campaigns, so that he can make his strategy accordingly.
Who are DG AIR Operations
The post of DG Air Operations of India is also very important. DG Air Operations reports to Direct Air Force chief. Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti is holding the post of DG Air Operations.
Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, DG Air Operations
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Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti received a commission in a fighter aircraft in 1987. He is an alumnus of NDA, Defense Services Staff College, Wellington and National Defense College. Prior to DG Air Operations, he has served in many major positions. He has been extremely spectacular as Air Officer Commanding Advance Headquarters EAC, Assistant Head of Air Staff Operation (aggressive) and Senior Air Staff Officer of CAC.
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The post of DG Air Operations in India Air Force is very important and it is responsible for strategy, planning and co-ordination from Air Force operations. This post is usually appointed as an officer of Air Marshal rank.
Along with formulating an operational strategy of the Air Force for war, peace, and emergency situations, air operations, such as strike missions, air defense, reconnaissance (Reiki), and transport missions. The role of DG Air Operations is important in developing strategy for deployment of air power according to national security objectives.
Who are DG Naval Operations
The responsibility of India’s DG Naval Operations is Vice Admiral AN Pramod Sambharhe. He took over on 15 January 2024. DG Naval Operations reports to Direct Navy Chief.
Vice Admiral AN Pramod
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Vice Admiral AN Pramod has been a student of 38th Integrated Cadet Course, Naval Academy, Goa. He was appointed to the Indian Navy on 01 July 1990. AN Pramod Cat ‘A’ C is King Air Operations Officer and Communications and Electronics War experts. He has done Staff Course in DSSC Wellington (Nilgiri) and Naval Higher Command Course in NWC, Goa. Fleet Operations Officer, Western Fleet, IN ships have taken command of Abhay, Shardul and Satpura. He took charge of Naval Air Station, Utrosh at Port Blair. He has also been a directing staff in DSSC, Wellington.
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The post of DG Naval Operations in the Indian Navy is responsible for the naval operations, planning and co-ordination. It is a senior post on which is usually appointed as an officer of Vice Admiral Rank. The primary function of DG Naval Operations is to co-ordinate all the operational activities of the Navy, ensure marine security, and to make the deployment of Navy effective in war, peace, or emergency situations. It has an important role in ensuring the use of naval power according to national security objectives.
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