Jaswinder Singh Sandhu (general)


Jaswinder Singh Sandhu, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM is the current Military Secretary of the Indian Army and assumed office on 15 December 2017. He was the 46th Commander, XV Corps of the Indian Army and was in office from 1 November 2016 to 14 December 2017. He assumed the post from Lt General Satish Dua and was succeeded by Lt General Anil Kumar Bhatt.

Early life and education

Sandhu has attended the Higher Command Course at Army War College, Mhow; Defence Services Staff College, Wellington; and National Defence College, Delhi.

Career

Sandhu was commissioned into 5 Gorkha Rifles. He has held various important command, staff and instructor appointments during his career. He has commanded an infantry battalion along the Line of Control; a mountain brigade and the 28th Infantry Division. He has a keen understanding of Jammu and Kashmir because he has served five times in the state. He has also served in the Indian Embassy at Kathmandu, Nepal.
During his career of over 36 years, he has been awarded the Vishist Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, and Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2019. for his service.

Honours and decorations