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Lieutenant General Gurdeep Singh has taken over as the Chief of Staff (CoS), Western Command headquarters as reported byDefence spokesman. Lt Gen Singh was commissioned into the Kumaon Regiment in June 1977 and is an alumnus of National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy. Singh has a distinguished career spanning more than 38 years during […]

Lieutenant General Gurdeep Singh has taken over as the Chief of Staff (CoS), Western Command headquarters as reported byDefence spokesman.

Lt Gen Singh was commissioned into the Kumaon Regiment in June 1977 and is an alumnus of National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy.

Singh has a distinguished career spanning more than 38 years during which he tenanted various command, staff and instructional appointments in Western, Eastern and Northern Commands.

The General officer successfully commanded an Infantry Battalion in J&K including Siachen Glacier. He commanded an Infantry Brigade and Infantry Division with varied operational roles in J&K, the spokesman said.
The General Officer has attended prestigious professional courses including Defence Services Staff College and Senior Command Course, he said.

The General Officer was Commandant, Infantry School, Mhow prior to taking over as the Chief of Staff, Western Command.

Source- EconomicTimes