Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani Appointed New Vice Chief of Army

June 26, 2024

The government of India has officially approved Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani as the next Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS). He will start his new job on June 20. This choice was made as Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi, who is currently Vice Chief, gets ready to become Chief of Army Staff (COAS) when Gen. Manoj Pande retires on June 30.

Career of Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani

Lt Gen Subramani is currently the commander of the Army’s Central Command. His military education includes training at the National Defence Academy, Indian Military Academy, Joint Services Command Staff College in Bracknell, UK, and the National Defence College in New Delhi. He also holds a Master of Arts from King’s College, London, and an MPhil in Defence Studies from Madras University. His distinguished military career spans over 37 years, during which he has held command at various levels. Notably, he commanded a battalion during Operation Rhino in Assam, an infantry brigade along the International Boundary with Pakistan, and a Black Cat division In Northeast India. His senior leadership roles include commanding the Uttar Bharat Area and the prestigious Kharga Corps at Ambala.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Vice Chief of Army Staff

The Vice Chief of Army Staff is the second-highest-ranking officer in the Indian Army. This statutory position involves acting as the deputy professional head of the Army and serving as a senior adviser to the Minister of Defence. The VCOAS typically ascends from officers who have displayed exceptional military and administrative skills throughout their service.

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