Commodore Shailendra Singh, NM – A distinguished naval officer with a remarkable career in the Indian Navy, here’s a summary of his service:
Early Career and Commissioning:
1. Commissioned on 1st July 1987 as a fighter pilot in the Executive branch of the Indian Navy.
2. Served initially as a Staff Pilot in INAS 551, and later as a Qualified Flying Instructor in INAS 300 and INAS 551B.
Key Appointments:
1. Commanded INAS 552, a notable naval air squadron.
2. Captain (Air) INS Hansa (one of India’s prominent naval air stations).
3. President, AIRCATS (Naval Aviation Training Centre).
4. Chief Staff Officer (Air) at Headquarters Naval Aviation.
5. CSO Aviation Training.
As part of the Executive Branch, Commodore Singh served in various afloat appointments, including:
1. Executive Officer of INS Mahish and INS Rajput (two significant Indian Navy ships).
2. Commanding Officer of the amphibious ship INS Shardul.
Honours and Awards
Commodore Singh's career was marked by several awards:
1. Top Gun Trophy at Air Force Station Bidar.
2. SCADS Trophy at DSSC Wellington.
3. Capt Ravi Dhir Memorial Gold Medal.
4. C-in-C (Army) Commendation.
Nau Sena Gallantry Medal:
Another significant moment in his career earned him the Nau Sena Gallantry Medal, a prestigious honor recognizing acts of exceptional courage. He received this for his incredible decision-making and flying skill during a critical aircraft failure, managing to save the aircraft and prevent what could have been a devastating crash in a densely populated city.
Later Service and Retirement
After 34 years of exemplary service to the nation, Commodore Singh superannuated on 31st December 2020, while serving as the Deputy Director General of the NCC Directorate in Odisha.
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