| Details : | Group Captain Ajay Kumar Pan (19377) was commissioned in the Indian Air Force in Logistics branch on 11 Jun 1988. In his career of 26 years, he has held various appointments in Logistics Branch. He has been Director Personnel Officers-1(Lgs), Joint Director Lgs (Mirage), Command Logistics Management Officer (CLMO)at HQ MC, Contingent Logistics Officer of United Nations Mission at Congo, Senior Logistics Officer ofAir Force Station Bagdogra and Navigation Leader in Communication Flights. He is a post graduate of College of Defence Management and Defence Services Staff College. He has been commended by the CAS in 1994 and by the GOC-in-C, Central Command in 1995. As CLMO, he initiated provisioning activities of AN-32, Mi-8 & Mi-I7. His analysis of Provisioning Reviews helped in valuable savings.AsDPO-1 (Lgs),he was instrumental in launching of Online Augmentation Module. As the Commanding Officer of 54 Air Stores Park, he faced the challenge of illegal constructions around the unit. Appropriate evidences to the High Court of Chandigarh led to issuance of demolition orders. First time in the history of the unit, demolition drive under his leadership was carried out on 25 Sep 14 and 03 Dec 14. He was instrumental in projecting unit's role on correct perspective to the High Level Committee set up by Cabinet Secretary. He could draw the attention of higher formations for optimal utilisation of the existing storage wherewithal rather than create additional storage. Allocations led to increase in holding by 30% and cancellation of approved projects worth Rs 115 Cr. For distinguished service of a high order, Hon'ble President is pleased to award Vishisht Seva Medal to Group Captain Ajay Kumar Pan. |
