Service No & Branch | 14292 F(P) | ||||||||||||
Date of Birth: -- --- ---- | Commissioned: 23 Jan 1976 | Course: 115 Course | |||||||||||
Service End: | Retired on 31 Jul 2010 Superannuated | Flying Hours : 5000 | Nick Name : | ||||||||||
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Air Cmde |
Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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23 Aug 1993 - 03 Feb 1997 | Wg Cdr | No.128 Helicopter Unit | Mohanbari | Commanding Officer | |
01 Sep 1999 - | Gp Capt | 19 Forward Base Support Unit | Thoise | Station Commander | |
01 Jan 2002 - 11 Dec 2003 | Gp Capt | Training Command | Bangalore | Command Flying Safety & Inspection Officer | |
12 Jan 2004 - 23 Jan 2005 | Gp Capt | National Defence College | Delhi | DS (Coord) | |
01 Jul 2005 - 21 Mar 2007 | Air Cmde | AFS Yelahanka | Bengaluru | Air Officer Commanding | |
09 Jun 2006 - | No.128 Helicopter Unit | Commodore Commandant | |||
28 Mar 2007 - 14 Jan 2009 | Air Cmde | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Principal Director (Ops, Transport and Helicopters) | |
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Vishist Seva Medal | ||||
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Sqn Ldr | Gurwinder Jeet Singh Cheema | 14292 F(P) | Award Date 26 Jan 1989 | Announced 26 Jan 1989 |
Details : | Squadron Leader Gurwinder Jeet Singh Cheema was commissioned on 13th December 1975. He has vast experience on Mi-4 and Mi-8 Helicopters, having taken part in counter insurgency operations in Nagaland and Mizoram. He was among the first batch of pilots trained on Mi-17 and deployed in operations over Siachen Glacier. By his meticulous planning and intelligent application, he has successfully executed various tasks.
In Operation Meghdoot, the carried out more than 620 operational sorties and has been instrumental in dropping all the artillery guns. These guns were very effectively used and proved decisive. For Operation Vajra Shakti, he flew many operational sorties successfully against heavy shelling and adverse weather conditions. For rendering distinguished service, the Presi dent is pleased to award Vishisht Seva Medal to Sqn Ldr Gurwinder Jeet Singh Cheema. | |||
Unit : 128 HU | ||||
Reference : GoI19890126 |
Bar to Vishist Seva Medal | ||||
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Gp Capt | Gurwinder Jeet Singh Cheema | 14292 F(P) | Award Date 26 Jan 2002 | Announced 26 Jan 2002 |
Details : | Group Captain Gurwinder Jeet Singh Cheema (14292) F (P) has been Base Commander of the forward most Air Base of the Air Force since Sep 99. Gp Capt Cheema has been one of the pioneers of Mi-8/Mi-17 operations in "Op Meghdoot" Sector. He has the unique distinction of carrying out the first night landing at Thoise in order to evacuate casualties from Nubra Valley during 1984. He has wide experience in counter insurgency operations in Northeast, J&K, Light Intensity Conflict in Op Meghdoot and Op Pawan (Sri Lanka). He has been the author of Offensive Armament Action Utilising Mi-17s during Op Pawan. On assuming the command of the this important base which is directly supporting Air Maintenance of the troops in Siachen Glacier, critically and systematically analysed the various aspects that needed enhanced performance. He led by example through exhibition of professional competence and flying Mi-17s, both by day and night, to improve the operational status of aircrew. Despite numerous constraints he ensured that night landing facilities for fixed wing aircraft of the category of IL-76 was provided at Thoise during moon phase. He worked with zeal and enthusiasm to ensure no stone is left unturned to provide requisite facilities for air operations. Gp Capt Cheema not only has a distinction of having logged more than 500 hrs of accident free flying but also the distinction of providing a safe environment at the airfield. Living conditions provided under extreme weather conditions to the personnel of the Station is note-worthy. The morale of personnel remained very high during his tenure in this difficult Sector. For professionalism, dedication and leadership qualities of the highest order, the Hon'ble President is pleased to award 'Bar to 'Vishisht Seva Medal' to Group Captain Gurwinder Jeet Singh Cheema. | |||
Unit : AFS Thoise | ||||
Reference : GoI20020126 |