Amardeep Singh Aujla is a three-star general in the Indian Army who served as the commander of the famous Chinese regiment stationed in Kashmir from May 2022 to May 2023. He hit the headlines in May 2023 after being appointed as the Munitions General (MGS) of the Indian Army. Indian Army.
Wiki/Biography
Amardeep Singh Aujla was born on Saturday, December 3, 1966, in Ambala, Haryana, India (56 years; as of 2022). His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He completed his education at Mount St. Mary’s School in Dricante. After completing his formal education, Ojra applied to join the Indian Army Officers’ Commission and was selected for a one-and-a-half-year military training course at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, in 1985. He also holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the Defense Staff College (DSSC), Wellington. Aujla also holds a Master of Philosophy in Defense and Strategic Studies from Devi Ahirya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore and Madras University, Chennai. He also attended the National Defense College (NDC), New Delhi, where he studied national security and strategic studies courses.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: light brown
family
Amardeep Singh Aujla belongs to a Punjabi Sikh family.
Parents and siblings
His father was an officer in the Indian Army.
religion
Amardeep Singh Aujla believes in Sikhism.
Profession
Amardeep Singh Aujla was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the 13th Battalion, Rajputana Rifles on 19 December 1987. Later, he was posted to Belgaum, Karnataka, where he attended the Young Officer (YO) course. As a Major, Ojra served as company commander in Kashmir from 1994 to 2004. He served as Brigade Major during Operation Parakram. Later, he reported to the Army War College, Mohau, Madhya Pradesh, where he underwent the Advanced Command Course. After being promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, Ojla served as the second in command (2IC) of the 13th Battalion, Rajputana Rifles. After being promoted to the rank of Colonel, he served as the Commanding Officer of the 15th Battalion of the Rajputana Rifles. Thereafter, he was posted to Belgaum where he served as commando instructor at the Infantry School. Later, Ojira was sent to Bhutan as an instructor with the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) to train the Bhutanese army. After returning to India, Ojla was appointed as Chief of General Staff (CGS) to a regiment of the Indian Army. After being promoted to Brigadier General, Ojla was posted to New Delhi where he was posted in the Directorate General of Prospective Planning (DG PP). Thereafter, he was posted to Kashmir as Brigadier General (BGS) (Operations), Chinese Army. He was later posted to New Delhi as Brigadier General (C), Infantry Directorate. From December 30, 2013 to June 15, 2015, Ojra served as the Brigade Commander of 268 Infantry Brigade, Jammu. As a Major General, his first assignment was at the Integrated Headquarters of MoD (IHQ of MoD) (Army), New Delhi. Later, in the Northern Command, Udhampur, Ojra served as Major General Staff Officer (Operations). Later, he was appointed as the General Officer Commanding-in-C (GOC-in-C) of the Vajr Division, also known as the 28th Infantry Division, located on the Line of Control (LOC).
Amardeep poses with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh while serving as GOC of Vajr Division
After becoming Lieutenant General, Amardeep Singh Aujla was appointed Director of Information Technology, New Delhi. On May 9, 2022, he succeeded Lieutenant General DP Pandey as the Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese Army (also known as the 15th Army).
Amardeep Aulja pictured with Lieutenant General DP Pandey when Amardeep Aulja took over command of the Chinese Corps
Under his leadership, the force conducted many counter-terror operations, resulting in a reduction in the total number of active militants in Kashmir. Lieutenant General Ojla was appointed as Colonel of the Rajputana Rifles in April 2023.
Lieutenant General Ojla takes over as Colonel of Rajputana Rifles
Ojla’s tenure as Commander-in-Chief, XV Corps ended on May 20, 2023, and he was posted to Army Headquarters, New Delhi, where he served as the Commander-in-Chief, Indian Army (MGS). He will also serve as one of the eight principal officers under Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande.
military decorations
- Uttam Yud Seva Medal (2023)
- Vishtuseva Medal (2016)
- Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Commendation Card
- GOC-in-C Commendation Card
salary
According to the Seventh Central Pay Commission, Amardeep Singh Aujla’s salary as Lieutenant General is estimated to be Rs. 1,82,200 + other allowances.
Facts/Trivia
- Amardeep Singh Aujla is a fourth generation army officer.
- In 2023, after Lt Gen KJS Dhillon retired, he gifted his uniform to Amardeep Singh.
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