New Delhi: Armed Force Services Head: Air Marshal Ampreet Singh will take over as the Air Force Chief on 30 September next week. With this, a coincidence will be seen in the three commands of the Indian Army. For the first time, the command of the three forces will be in the hands of such military officers who have been classmates.

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has studied with Gen Upendra Dwivedi. Both have studied at Sainik School in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. Air Marshal Amarpreet Singh and Upendra Dwivedi have trained together in the 65th batch of the National Defense Academy. Air Marshal Amarpreet and Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi both passed out in 1983. According to reports, both are good friends due to their relations with the Defense Academy. It is expected that these relations will help strengthen the relationship between the three armies.

Appointments in five months

These three important appointments have taken place within the last five months. Admiral Dinesh Tripathi took over as the Navy Chief on 30 April this year and General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the Army Chief on 30 June.

Who is Air Marshal AP Singh?

Born on 27 October 1964, Air Marshal AP Singh was commissioned as a fighter pilot in December 1984. AP Singh studied in Janakpuri, Delhi, and is a graduate of the National Defense Academy. He has also studied at the Defense Service Staff College and National Defense College. He also has more than 5000 hours of flying experience. His colleagues describe him as an excellent pilot and leader. In his 40-year career, AP Singh has held many important responsibilities. He has commanded the MiG-27 squadron and the Frontline Air Base. And has been a part of the MiG-29 upgrade project management with Russia.