Karambir Singh attended the Barnes School in Deolali, before joining the 56th course of the National Defence Academy, where he was in the Hunter Squadron.
11 Facts About Karambir Singh
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Karambir Singh is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and the College of Naval Warfare, Mumbai.
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Karambir Singh was commissioned into the Indian Navy in July 1980 and earned his wings as a helicopter pilot in 1982.
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Karambir Singh has extensive experience with the HAL Chetak, Kamov Ka-25 and Kamov Ka-28 helicopters.
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Karambir Singh has commanded the Coast Guard ship ICGS Chand Bibi, the corvette INS Vijaydurg, and the guided missile destroyers INS Rana and INS Delhi.
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Karambir Singh served as the Fleet Operations Officer of the Western Fleet.
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Karambir Singh was a member of the Aircrew Instrument Rating and Categorisation Board.
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On promotion to flag rank, Karambir Singh was appointed as the Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command.
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Karambir Singh went on serve as the Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, following which he was appointed as Vice Chief of Naval Staff.
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Karambir Singh assumed office of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command on 31 October 2017, succeeding Vice Admiral Harish Bisht.
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Karambir Singh is the first helicopter pilot to have served as Chief of Staff of the Indian Navy.