GENERAL BIKRAM
SINGH TAKES OVER AS THE CHIEF OF
THE INDIAN
ARMY
New Delhi:
Jyaistha
10, 1934
May 31,
2012
General
Bikram Singh took over as the new Chief of the Army Staff here today. He
succeeds Gen VK Singh who proceeded on superannuation. The change
over of the baton was solemnised in a ceremony in the Army Chief’s
office.
A
profound sense of accomplishment and achievement marked the occasion as the
baton was exchanged.
General Bikram Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, most decorated
soldier is an alumnus of National Defence Academy. He was commissioned into The
Sikh Light Infantry in 1972.
During his military career spanning over forty years, the General has
held various high profile Command and Staff appointments. He has commanded an
Infantry Battalion in the North East and on the Line of Control in J&K, a RR
Sector and an Infantry Division in Northern Command. He has commanded 15 Corps
and Eastern Command. He has served in three UN Peace Keeping Missions.
He
has also held very important staff appointments at Army Headquarters, which
include, tenures in Military Operations, Perspective Planning and Staff
Duties.
Besides holding two Masters Degrees from India, he is also Masters in
Strategic Defence Studies from the USA.
The
General is an avid sportsman. Cricket, Athletics and Hockey are
his favourite games.
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