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The Indian Air Force (IAF), established on October 8, 1932, is the fourth most powerful air defense force globally, tasked with securing Indian airspace and conducting aerial operations during conflicts. It has participated in multiple wars and major operations, and also engages in humanitarian missions, including disaster relief and evacuations. The IAF is organized into five operational and two functional commands, each led by an Air Marshal, with a focus on maintaining combat readiness and conducting military operations.

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The Indian Air Force (IAF), established on October 8, 1932, is the fourth most powerful air defense force globally, tasked with securing Indian airspace and conducting aerial operations during conflicts. It has participated in multiple wars and major operations, and also engages in humanitarian missions, including disaster relief and evacuations. The IAF is organized into five operational and two functional commands, each led by an Air Marshal, with a focus on maintaining combat readiness and conducting military operations.

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THE INDIAN AIR FORCE

AFCAT, INDIA

10/9/2024
HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED, NASHIK, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA.
Mr. Devendra Payghan, ENGG.
October 9, 2024 [ document

INDIAN AIR FORCE


Indian Air Force is an Air Defense Sector which is established on 8 th of October 1932
under the Government of India. Indian defense sector is the 4 th most powerful force globally. Its primary
mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial welfare during armed conflicts. Since 1950, the
iaf has been involved in four wars with neighbouring Pakistan. Other major operations undertaken by the
IAF include operation Vijay, operation Meghdoot operation cactus and operation Poomalai. The IAF's
mission expands beyond engagement with hostile forces, with the IAF participating in United Nations
peacekeeping missions.

 The Primary objective of IAF is to defend the nation and its airspace against Air threats in
coordination with Army and Navy.
 The secondary purpose is to assist civil power during natural calamities and internal disturbances.
 The IAF provides close air support to the Indian Army troops in the battlefield and also provides
strategic and tactical airlift capabilities.
 IAF also provides strategic air lift or secondary Airlift for the Indian Army.
 The IAF also operates the Integrated Space Cell together with the other two branches of the Indian
Armed Forces, the Department of Space and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
 Rescue of civilians during natural disasters
 Evacuation of Indian nationals from foreign countries in case of instability or other problems.

Commands

The Indian Air Force is divided into five operational and two functional commands. Each Command is
headed by an Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief with the rank of Air Marshal. The purpose of an
operational command is to conduct military operations using aircraft within its area of responsibility,
whereas the responsibility of functional commands is to maintain combat readiness. Aside from the
Training Command at Bangalore, the primary flight training is done at the Air Force Academy (located
in Hyderabad, followed by operational training at various other schools.

| Confidential
HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED, NASHIK, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA.
October 9, 2024 [ document

Post Current Holder

Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, PVSM, AVSM

Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sujeet Pushpakar Dharkar, PVSM, AVSM

Deputy Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Tejinder Singh. AVSM, VM

Air Officer in Charge of Administration Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar Anand, VSM

Air Officer in Charge of Personnel Air Marshal Sunil Kashinath Vidhate, AVSM, VM

Air Officer in Charge of Maintenance Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg, AVSM, VSM

Director General of Air Operations Air Marshal Surat Singh, AVSM, VM, VSM

Director General of Inspection and Flight Safety Air Marshal Markand Ranade, AVSM, VM

Director General of Medical Services (Air) Air Marshal Prashant Bharadwaj, AVSM, VSM & Bar,

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HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED, NASHIK, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA.

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