Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi Takes Over As Western Naval Command Chief

Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi Takes Over As Western Naval Command Chief

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: March 03 2023

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  • Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi took charge as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Mumbai-headquartered Western Naval Command (WNC).
  • He succeeds Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh who retired from service.
  • Prior to taking over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Vice Admiral Tripathi served as the Chief of Personnel at the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Navy).
  • He commanded Indian Naval Ships Vinash, Kirch, and Trishul.
  • On promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral, he served as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy and Plans) at IHQ MoD(N) and as the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.
  • Vice Admiral Tripathi is a recipient of Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Nausena Medal for devotion to duty.
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