Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar Anand VSM takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA)
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Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar Anand, Vishisht Seva Medal took over as the Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA) on 1 June 2023.
An overview of the news
An alumnus of the National Defense Academy, the Air Marshal was commissioned as Air Marshal in the administrative branch of the Indian Air Force.
In a career spanning over 36 years, the Air Marshal has held various field and staff appointments.
Prior to his present appointment, he was the Director General (Administration) at Air Headquarters, New Delhi.
For his distinguished service, he was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal by the President of India in January 2022.
Role of Air Officer-in-Charge Administration
Air Force Officer-in-Charge Administration is responsible for overseeing the administrative functions of the Indian Air Force.
It includes the management of human resources, logistics, infrastructure, welfare and other administrative aspects of the organization.
The AOA plays a critical role in driving modernization efforts and improving administrative efficiency within the Indian Air Force.
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