Ravi Kumar Dhingra
R. K. Dhingra | |
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Allegiance | India |
Service/ | Indian Navy |
Years of service | 1992 – present |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Naval Area INS Vajrabahu INS Gomati (F21) INS Sindhughosh (S55) INS Vagli (S42) |
Rear Admiral Ravi Kumar Dhingra, VSM (born 25 July 1970) is a serving Flag officer in the Indian Navy. He currently serves as the Flag Officer Commanding Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Naval Area. A submariner, he earlier served as the Commodore Commanding Submarines (West).
Dhingra graduated from the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 1 January 1992. He joined the submarine arm in 1994 and is a specialist in Navigation and Direction.[1] After his specialisation, he served as the Navigating Officer of the Vela-class submarine INS Vagir (S41) and the Sindhughosh-class submarine INS Sindhushastra (S65).[2]
Dhingra attended the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. He has a Masters in Defence and Strategic Studies and an M.Phil in Strategic Studies from the University of Mumbai. In his staff appointments, Dhingra has served as Staff Officer (Operations) and Commander Submarines at the submarine base INS Vajrabahu.[3]
Dhingra has commanded the
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Flag rank
Dhingra was promoted to flag rank and was appointed Flag Officer Commanding Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Naval Area (FOTNA). As FOTNA, he is responsible for the operations and administration of all units and establishments in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.[2]
Awards and decorations
Dhingra was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2019 and the Chief of the Naval Staff Commendation Card in 2004.[3]
Vishisht Seva Medal | Samanya Seva Medal | Operation Vijay Medal | Operation Parakram Medal |
Sainya Seva Medal | 75th Independence Anniversary Medal | 50th Independence Anniversary Medal | 30 Years Long Service Medal
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20 Years Long Service Medal
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9 Years Long Service Medal
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See also
References
- ^ "Rear Admiral Ravi K Dhingra takes charge". The Times of India. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Change of Command - Flag Officer Commanding TN and P Naval Area | Indian Navy". indiannavy.nic.in. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Rear Admiral Ravi Kumar Dhingra Assumes Charge as the Fotna". sainiksamachar.nic.in. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Two Indian ships take part in UAE-India naval exercise". gulfnews.com. 18 March 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/979635095626633218". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 8 September 2023.
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- ^ "Distinguished Service and Gallantry Award Winners on Republic Day 2019". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Rear Admiral Ravi Kumar Dhingra takes over as Flag Officer Commanding TN & Puducherry Naval Area". Navjeevan Express. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.