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Air Marshal Ravi Gopal Krishana Kapoor
| Service No & Branch | 18253 F(P) | Stream :Fighters |  | |||||||||||
| Date of Birth: -- --- ---- | Commissioned: 07 Jun 1986 | Course: 137 Course | ||||||||||||
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| Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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| 01 Jan 1996 - 01 Jan 1998 | Sqn Ldr | Flying Instructors School | Tambaram | Flying Instructor | |
| 23 Jun 2003 - 05 Jun 2005 | Wg Cdr | MOFTU Aggressor Squadron | Tezpur | Commanding Officer | |
| 11 Feb 2008 - 06 Apr 2008 | Wg Cdr | Air Force Academy | Dundigal | Chief Instructor (Flying) | |
| 07 Apr 2008 - 27 Jun 2009 | Gp Capt | Air Force Academy | Dundigal | Chief Instructor (Flying) | |
| 14 Jun 2012 - 13 Jun 2014 | Air Cmde | 9 Wing | Halwara | Air Officer Commanding | |
| 30 Jun 2014 - 21 Jul 2014 | Air Cmde | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Principal Director (Intelligence) | |
| 01 Jun 2015 - | Air Cmde | Embassy of India, USA | Washington | Air Attache | |
| 01 Aug 2018 - 10 Jun 2019 | AVM | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Ops Space | |
| 01 Oct 2018 - | No.15 Squadron | Commodore Commandant | |||
| 11 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 | AVM | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Intelligence | |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 28 Oct 2021 | AVM | Central Air Command | Allahabad | Air Defence Commander | |
| 26 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | Air Marshal | Central Air Command | Allahabad | Senior Air Staff Officer | |
| 01 Apr 2022 - | Air Marshal | Strategic Forces Command | Delhi | Deputy Commander-in-Chief | |
| 01 Feb 2023 - | Air Marshal | Central Air Command | Allahabad | Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief | |
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Awards and Decorations
Number of Awards: 2
| Vayu Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty) | ||||
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| Wg Cdr | Ravi Gopal Krishana Kapoor | 18253 F(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 2006 |
| Details : | Wing Commander Ravi Gopal Krishna Kapoor (18253) Flying (Pilot) is the Commanding Officer (CO) of MiG-21 Squadron since Jun 2003. He is an A2 Qualified Flying Instructor and a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College. He has served as a flying instructor at the Fighter Training Wing and Flying Instructors' School. The officer has earlier been commended by the Chief of Air Staff in 1996 and by the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command, in 1992.During his tenure as CO, he has led from the front, himself flying close to 450 hours in less than two years and getting high Individual grading by all inspection teams. The Aircrew Examining Board (AEB) has declared him Type Examiner, which Is a rare privilege. Being in charge of a Mig Operational Flying Training (MOFT) squadron, the officer has dedicated himself to the cause of aircrew training. His squadron was assessed 'Exceptional' in Ground Subjects during all visits by the AEB and the Directorate of Air Staff Inspection. Under his stewardship, the squadron has flown over 5000 sorties - the maximum during the period amongst all MOFT units in the East. The squadron's track record of accident free flying during his tenure, bears testimony to his untiring efforts. Under his supervision, his squadron achieved 100% serviceability and took on rectification of major snags that normally require third and fourth line activity. Many innovations, like fuel sample trolley, aircraft washing rig and tachogene tester, were successfully fabricated and put to use, saving precious resources.While according very high priority to quality training and to maintenance of operational readiness of the squadron, he never lost sight of morale and welfare of squadron personnel. This indefatigable officer demonstrated an exceptional capacity to work methodically under conditions of severe crises and stress. His managerial and inter-personal skills are of a very high order. He has been able to motivate all his officers and PBORs towards better work output by using a judicious mix of reward and example. He is highly professional, creative and service oriented. He exudes zeal for innovation and modernization. He has submitted valuable papers on 'Debrief tools for MiG-21 training' and 'Vision 2020' for an Air Force Station.For exceptional devotion to duty and leadership, The Hon'ble President is pleased to award 'Vayu Sena Medal' to Wing Commander Ravi Gopal Krishna Kapoor. | |||
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| Reference : Gazette of India dated 18th March 2006 - No.30-Pres/2006 dated 26th January 2006 & AFD2006 Investiture | ||||
| Ati Vishist Seva Medal | ||||
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| Air Marshal | Ravi Gopal Krishana Kapoor | 18253 F(P) | Award Date 26 Jan 2022 | Announced 26 Jan 2022 |
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