Amardeep Singh Aujla
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Lieutenant General Amardeep Singh Aujla (born 3 December 1966) UYSM, YSM, SM, VSM is an Indian Army General serving as the current Master General Sustenance (MGS)[1] of the Indian Army[2]. Prior to his appointment as the Master General Sustenance (MGS)[3], the General served as General Officer-Commanding (GOC)[4] of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps(XV).
Early life and education
Lieutenant General ADS Aujla hails from Mohali, Punjab and is an alumnus of the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. He has attended career courses including the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, the Higher Command Course at Army War College, Mhow and the National Defence College, New Delhi. He also holds M Phil in Defence and Strategic Studies from Devi Ahilya University, Indore and also from Madras University, Chennai.
Career
He was commissioned into the 13th Battalion The Rajputana Rifles on 19 Dec 1987. The General has immense experience in Counter Insurgency Operations having served multiple times in Jammu and Kashmir[5]. He has commanded the 15th Battalion The Rajputana Rifles in deserts, an Infantry Brigade and an Infantry Division (Vajra Division) along the Line of Control in North Kashmir.
The General has held Instructional and Staff appointments which include two tenures as instructor at the Commando Wing, The Infantry School, Belgaum and an instructor tenure at HQ IMTRAT, Bhutan, a tenure as Brigade Major of an Infantry Brigade during Operation Parakram|OP PARAKRAM, Colonel General Staff in a Corps HQ, Director Perspective Planning in IHQ of MoD (Army), Brigadier General Staff (Operations) at Chinar Corps, Brigadier Infantry (C) at Infantry Directorate, IHQ of MoD (Army) and Major General Staff (Operations) at HQ Northern Command.
Commander, 268 Infantry Brigade
He commanded[6] 268 Infantry Brigade from 30 Dec 2013 to 15 Jun 2015. Numerous successful military operations were conducted under his stewardship leading to establishment of complete dominance and absolute control along the line of Control while giving impetus to Defence Infrastructure development in a huge way.
General Officer Commanding, 28 Infantry Division
The General Officer commanded 28 Infantry Division from 1 Nov 2019 to 3 Dec 2020. As Divisional Commander, the General Officer established a robust Counter Infiltration Grid and carried out smartisation of Anti Infiltration Obstacle System. He established absolute moral ascendancy over the Line of Control brought about a heightened state of operational preparedness in line with the Punitive Response Strategy.
General Officer Commanding, XV Corps
Lieutenant General Amardeep Singh Aujla commanded[7] the XV Corps as the 51st General Officer Commanding[8] from 10 May 2022 till 14 June 2023. ‘Emphasizing the Essence of Ground Soldiership’ the mainstay of his mission was to connect with every man on the field. During the course of his tenure, a reenactment of the historic Budgam landing[9] took place revisiting historical linkages.
Awards and decorations
| Uttam Yudh Seva Medal | Yudh Seva Medal | Sena Medal | |
| Vishisht Seva Medal | Samanya Seva Medal | Special Service Medal | Operation Parakram Medal |
| Sainya Seva Medal | High Altitude Medal | Videsh Seva Medal | 75th Independence Anniversary Medal |
| 50th Independence Anniversary Medal | 30 Years Long Service Medal | 20 Years Long Service Medal | 9 Years Long Service Medal |
Lieutenant General ADS Aujla, for his long service spanning over 35 years has been awarded the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (2023)[10], Yudh Seva Medal (2021)[11], Sena Medal (2019), Vishisht Seva Medal (2016) and the COAS and GOC-in-C Commendation Card for His Service.
References
- ↑ ANI (2023-05-20). "Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla appointed as Indian Army's new MGS". ThePrint. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ↑ Geelani, Syed Rizwan (2023-06-13). "Want to leave Kashmir as a simple person: Lt Gen A D S Aujla". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ↑ "Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla takes over command of 15 Corps". Zee News. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ↑ "J&K: Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla takes over command of Chinar Corps". Hindustan Times. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ↑ "Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla takes over as GoC 15 Corps". The Economic Times. 2022-05-09. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ↑ ANI (2022-05-09). "Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla takes over as new Chinar Corps Commander". ThePrint. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ↑ testbook.com (2022-06-03). Current Affairs Monthly Capsule May 2022 E-book - Free PDF!: Download Current Affairs Monthly Capsule May 2022 E-book For Free Covering All Important News. Testbook.com.
- ↑ Network, KL News (2022-05-10). "Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla Assumes Command Of Chinar Corps". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ↑ "Rajnath Singh: We are walking north, have to reach Gilgit, Baltistan". The Indian Express. 2022-10-28. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ↑ Aujla, Amardeep Singh (Jan 2023). "LIST OF PERSONNEL BEING CONFERRED GALLANTRY AND DISTINGUISHED AWARDS ON THE OCCASION OF REPUBLIC DAY-2023" (PDF). Pib Specificdocs List of Personnel Being Conferred Gallantry and Distinguished Awards on the Occasion of Republic Day-2023: 1/9.
- ↑ Aujla, Amardeep Singh (Jan 2021). "LIST OF PERSONNEL BEING CONFERRED GALLANTRY AND DISTINGUISHED AWARDS ON THE OCCASION OF REPUBLIC DAY-2021" (PDF). Pib Data: 2/9.
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