Abhay Raghunath Karve Explained

Abhay Raghunath Karve PVSM, AVSM is a retired Indian Navy Vice Admiral. He last served as the 27th Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command.^{[1] [2]} He retired on 30 July 2018 and was succeeded by Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla.^{[3] [4]}

Education

Karve did his undergraduate studies at National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla. He is a graduate of Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) Wellington, Ooty, and has undergone the Naval Higher Command Course from College of Naval Warfare at Mumbai. He is also a post graduate in National Security and Strategy from the National Defense University, Washington DC (USA).^[5]

Career

Karve joined the Indian Navy on 1 July 80, specializing in Anti-Submarine Warfare in 1986 and has commanded the aircraft carrier INS Viraat as well as the guided missile destroyer INS Ranvijay, the frigate INS Dunagiri and the ASW patrol vessel INS Ajay. In 2015 he was appointed Chief of Personnel.^[6]

Karve has been awarded the Ati Vishist Seva Medal in 2013 ^[7] and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2018.^[8]

Honours and awards

Military awards

Param Vishisht Seva Medal	Ati Vishisht Seva Medal	Operation Vijay Medal	Operation Parakram Medal
50th Anniversary of Independence Medal	30 Years Long Service Medal	20 Years Long Service Medal	9 Years Long Service Medal

Notes and References

1. Web site: Vice Admiral AR Karve new Chief of Southern Naval Command - The New Indian Express. https://web.archive.org/web/20160528140128/http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Vice-Admiral-AR-Karve-new-Chief-of-Southern-Naval-Command/2016/05/27/article3453916.ece. dead. 28 May 2016. newindianexpress.com. 2016-05-30.
2. Web site: Chief of Personnel (COP) Indian Navy. www.indiannavy.nic.in. 2016-05-30.
3. Web site: Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla assumes Command of SNC. pib.nic.in. 2018-08-01.
4. Web site: Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla Assumes Command of SNC . 31 July 2018.
5. Web site: Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Naval Command Indian Navy. www.indiannavy.nic.in. en. 2017-06-18.
6. Web site: Vice-Admiral A R Karve assumes charge as Chief of Personnel | india | Hindustan Times. Hindustan Times. 2016-05-30.
7. Web site: President Confers Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards.
8. Web site: 390 Republic Day Gallantry and Other Defence Decorations Announced.