Anil Kumar Chawla Explained

Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, PVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC is a retired Indian Navy officer, who served as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command.^{[1] [2]} He assumed charge on 30 July 2018 succeeding Vice Admiral Abhay Raghunath Karve. He superannuated on 30th November 2021 and was succeeded by Vice Admiral M.A. Hampiholi^[3]

Career

Vice Admiral Chawla joined the Navy in 1982 and has commanded, INS Kora, INS Tabar and INS Viraat.^[4]

He commanded the Western Fleet from 16 August 2013 to 1 October 2014 before being promoted to Vice Admiral and appointed as the Director General Naval Operations on 31 December 2014.

He served as Chief of Personnel, Indian Navy from 28 May 2016 to 30 July 2018.^[5]

He superannuated on 30 November 2021.^[6]

Military awards and aecorations

Param Vishisht Seva Medal	Ati Vishisht Seva Medal	Nausena Medal	Vishisht Seva Medal
Samanya Seva medal	Special Service Medal	Operation Parakram Medal	Sainya Seva Medal
Videsh Seva 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 Anil Kumar Chawla assumes Command of SNC. pib.nic.in. 2018-08-01.
2. Web site: Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla Assumes Command of SNC . 31 July 2018.
3. Web site: Navy sees changes among top commanders . The Hindu . en-IN . 1 December 2021.
4. News: Vice admiral AK Chawla, AVSM, VSM, NM assumes charge as Chief of Personnel . 2 June 2016 . Business Standard . 19 January 2020.
5. Web site: Vice Admiral AK Chawla, AVSM, VSM, NM assumes charge as Chief of Personnel . Indian Navy . 31 May 2016 . 8 June 2016.
6. Web site: Race hots up for the post of Air Force, Navy chief. Here are the main contenders. The Week. 2021-08-06.