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Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor
Allegiance India
Service / branchIndia Indian Air Force
Years of service1986–present
RankAir Marshal
Service number18557 F(P)
UnitFighter Stream
Commands
  • Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Training Command
  • Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel
  • Senior Air Staff Officer, Central Air Command
  • Air Defence Commander, South Western Air Command
  • Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Strategy)
  • Defence Attaché, Pakistan
  • Chief Instructor (Flying), Air Force Academy
  • Commanding Officer, Fighter Squadron
  • Station Commander, Flying Base
  • Air Officer Commanding, Premier Air Base
AwardsAti Vishisht Seva Medal Vayu Sena Medal

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor is a senior officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF), currently serving as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Training Command since 1 May 2024. He has had a distinguished career in the IAF, holding various key operational and staff appointments.

Early Life and Education

Air Marshal Kapoor is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, the Defence Services Staff College, and the National Defence College. His comprehensive military education has been instrumental in his professional development within the IAF.

Military Career

Commissioned into the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 6 December 1986, Air Marshal Kapoor has accumulated over 3,400 hours of flying experience. He is a Qualified Flying Instructor and a Fighter Combat Leader, reflecting his expertise in aerial combat and training. Throughout his career, he has held numerous significant positions, including:

Operational Roles

- Commanding Officer of a fighter squadron in the Central Sector

- Station Commander of a flying base in the Western Sector

- Air Officer Commanding of a premier air base

Instructional Roles

- Chief Instructor (Flying) at the Air Force Academy

- Directing Staff at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington

During his tenure at the Air Force Academy, he played a pivotal role in the induction and operationalization of the PC-7 MK II aircraft into the IAF's training curriculum. Additionally, he has served as the Defence Attaché in Pakistan, contributing to India's military diplomacy.

Staff Appointments

- Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Strategy) at Air Headquarters

- Air Defence Commander at South Western Air Command

- Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters Central Air Command

- Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel at Air Headquarters

Awards and Recognitions

In recognition of his meritorious service, Air Marshal Kapoor has been honored with several awards:

- Vayu Sena Medal in 2008

- Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022

References

  1. "Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Takes Over as AOC-in-C Training Command". Press Information Bureau. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  2. "Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Assumes Command of IAF's Training Command". SSBCrack. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  3. "Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Takes Over Training Command". Bharat Shakti. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  4. "Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Takes Over as Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel". Press Information Bureau. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  5. "Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Assumes Charge as Training Command Chief". India Strategic. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
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