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Wing Commander Amit Jain
| Service No & Branch | 25110 F(P) |  | |||||||
| Date of Birth: | Commissioned: 20 Jun 1998 | Course: 161 Course | |||||||
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| Wg Cdr | Amit Jain | 25110 F(P) | Award Date 26 Jan 2015 | Announced 26 Jan 2015 |
| Details : | Wing Commander Amit Jain (25110) Flying (Pilot) is posted as Flight Commander of a Cheetal/Cheetah Helicopter Unit operating in the Siachen Glacier, since 08 Apr 14. He is a Qualified Flying Instructor, Unit Instrument Rating Instructor and Examiner, and has more than 3500 hours of accident/incident free flying. On 18 Ju12014, an urgent request from Leh district administration for a casualty evacuation was received. Wg Cdr A Jain was authorized to lead a two helicopter formation for the search and rescue of a critically injured mountaineer with broken ribs, shoulder, pelvic bone and spinal injuries. The mountaineer had a vertical fall of 40 feet from the Stok Kangri peak. The location of the mountaineer was ambiguous and the prevailing weather in the entire sector was marginal, which made the mission even more challenging. Despite the limited time and sketchy information available, Wg Cdr Jain along with his crew members displayed extreme swiftness and professionalism in planning the mission. Having reached the area, he quickly anlaysed the situation and marshaled the resources at hand for an efficient search. He located the casualty at an altitude of 21050 feet on a steep slope. The inhospitable terrain coupled with operations at the extremities of the helicopter flight envelope left no margin for error. He kept flying close to the casualty, and encouraged the struggling mountaineers, who were in waist deep snow, to tow the casualty towards the landing spot. Braving the inclement weather and turbulent winds, he maneuvered and attempted to land his helicopter close to the casualty on the treacherous terrain marred with loose snow and crevasses. He was able to execute a landing 50 feet from the casualty on an extremely restricted ledge protruding out of a steep slope at an altitude of 21000 feet. Assessing the small window of opportunity available in an avalanche prone area, he instructed his No 2 to carry out a landing at a lower elevation to conserve fuel He used his experience and well calculated judgment to fight against all odds to successfully save a precious life. Throughout this act of gallantry, Wg Cdr Jain led the high risk mission effectively in the face of inhospitable terrain, inclement weather and extreme aircraft limits showcasing exceptional courage, extraordinary flying skills, exemplary leadership and professionalism. For this act of exceptional courage, exemplary leadership, resolute determination and highest level of professionalism, Hon'ble President is pleased to award Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Wing Commander Amit Jain. | |||
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