Tuesday, 02 July 2024 | PNS | DEHRADUN
Lieutenant general Devendra Sharma took over as the 25th general officer commanding in chief (GoC-in-C) of the Shimla based Army Training Command on Monday.
An alumnus of Mayo College, Ajmer, National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy, Lt Gen Sharma is a recipient of the coveted ‘sword of honour’ at IMA. He was commissioned into ‘The Scinde Horse’ on December 19, 1987.
In an illustrious career spanning almost four decades, the officer has tenanted important command appointments in varied sensitive operational sectors, counter terrorism environment and high altitude terrain.
His staff experiences include challenging assignments both in operational and administrative domains. The general has been an instructor at NDA, staff officer operations in the Indian military training team, Bhutan and chief military personnel officer, United Nation mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
He is recipient of Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal for gallantry, central army commander’s commendation card and UN Force commander’s appreciation for his distinguished service.
