Dimapur, March 15 (MExN): Lt Gen Dalbir Singh, AVSM, VSM has taken over the reins of 3 Corps on 15 March 2011 from Lt Gen NK Singh, UYSM, AVSM, VSM. This was informed in a press note issued by Col Subramanian C, Media Officer HQ 3 CORPS. The new GOC is a highly decorated Infantry officer with varied experience both in India and abroad, alumnus of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, the General Officer was commissioned into the Fourth Battalion of the Fifth Gorkha Rifles on 16 Jun 1974.
The new GOC has served in various challenging assignments and has held important and enviable appointments. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Army and Nation, the officer was awarded “Vishisht Seva Medal” while commanding an Infantry Brigade and “Ati Vishisht Seva Medal” while commanding a Mountain Division. The officer carries with him the experience of fighting insurgency in India as also in Srilanka, stated the press note.
Before taking over the present appointment, the General held the appointment of Inspector General Special Frontier Force. Lt Gen Dalbir Singh, GOC 3 Corps has assured maintenance of harmony between the Army, the Administration and the People. He extends his good wishes to the people of Nagaland, stated the information from the press note.
The new GOC has served in various challenging assignments and has held important and enviable appointments. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Army and Nation, the officer was awarded “Vishisht Seva Medal” while commanding an Infantry Brigade and “Ati Vishisht Seva Medal” while commanding a Mountain Division. The officer carries with him the experience of fighting insurgency in India as also in Srilanka, stated the press note.
Before taking over the present appointment, the General held the appointment of Inspector General Special Frontier Force. Lt Gen Dalbir Singh, GOC 3 Corps has assured maintenance of harmony between the Army, the Administration and the People. He extends his good wishes to the people of Nagaland, stated the information from the press note.
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