Vice Admiral Dinesh Ok Tripathi appointed as the following Indian Navy chief, succeeding Admiral R Hari Kumar, on Friday.
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Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who’s a communication and digital warfare specialist, assumed charge as the 26th Navy chief on April 30 after incumbent R. Hari Kumar retired from service.
An alumnus of the Sainik School Rewa, Admiral Tripathi was serving as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff earlier than taking the reins of the power.
Long and distinguished service
Born on May 15, 1964, Admiral Tripathi was commissioned into the manager department of the Indian Navy on July 1, 1985. A communication and digital warfare specialist, he has had a protracted and distinguished service spanning practically 39 years.
Prior to taking up as Vice Chief of Navy, he had served as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command.
Admiral Tripathi has commanded Indian Naval Ships Vinash, Kirch and Trishul. He has additionally held varied necessary operational and workers appointments which embody fleet operations officer of the Western Fleet, director of naval operations, principal director, community centric operations and principal director, naval plans.
As Rear Admiral, he served as flag officer commanding of the japanese fleet. He additionally served as Commandant of the celebrated Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
An alumnus of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Admiral Tripathi has undergone programs on the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington; Naval Higher Command Course, Karanja; and Naval Command College within the United States. He is a recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and Nau Sena Medal (NM).
Admiral Hari Kumar retired following superannuation after a profession spanning 4 many years.