AK Chawla

AK Chawla
Allegiance  India
Service/branch  Indian Navy
Years of service 1982 -
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands held
  • Chief of Personnel
  • Director General Naval Operations
  • Western Fleet
Awards

Vice Admiral AK Chawla is an Indian Navy officer, currently serving as Chief of Personnel.[1]

He joined the Navy in 1982. He commanded INS Vinash, INS Kora, INS Tabar and INS Viraat.[2]

He commanded the Western Fleet from 16 Aug 2013 to 01 Oct 2014 before being promoted to Vice Admiral and appointed as the Director General Naval Operations on 31 Dec 2014.

He assumed the position of Chief of Personnel on 28 May 2016.

References

  1. ↑ "Vice Admiral AK Chawla, AVSM, VSM, NM assumes charge as Chief of Personnel". Indian Navy. May 31, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Vice admiral AK Chawla, AVSM, VSM, NM assumes charge as Chief of Personnel". Business Standard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
Military offices
Preceded by
AR Karve		 Chief of Personnel
2016- 		Incumbent
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