Service No & Branch | 16978 F(P) | Stream :Fighters | ![]() | ||||||||||||||
Date of Birth: -- --- ---- | Commissioned: 29 Dec 1982 | Course: 130 Course | |||||||||||||||
Service End: | Flying Hours : 3800 | Nick Name : | |||||||||||||||
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Remarks : | Aircraft Flown: MiG-21, MiG-23 MF, MiG 29, Su-30 MKI | ||||||||||||||||
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![]() Air Mshl | ![]() Air Chief Marshal |
Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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17 Sep 2001 - 08 Jun 2003 | Wg Cdr | No.28 Squadron | Jamnagar | Commanding Officer | |
01 Mar 2006 - 08 Jul 2007 | Gp Capt | 1 Wing | Srinagar | Chief Operations Officer | |
09 Jul 2007 - 03 Jul 2008 | Gp Capt | 8 Forward Base Support Unit | Awantipur | Station Commander | |
16 Mar 2009 - 05 Aug 2009 | Air Cmde | Central Air Command | Allahabad | Air-I | |
06 Aug 2009 - 29 Jul 2011 | Air Cmde | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Air Assistant to Chief of Air Staff | |
30 Jul 2011 - 30 Mar 2013 | Air Cmde | 2 Wing | Lohegaon (Pune) | Air Officer Commanding | |
- | AVM | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Air Defence | |
01 Apr 2013 - 16 Nov 2014 | AVM | Air Force Academy | Dundigal | Deputy Commandant | |
01 Jul 2016 - 30 Sep 2018 | AVM | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Personnel Officers | |
31 Jul 2015 - 31 Jul 2020 | No.28 Squadron | Commodore Commandant | |||
01 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 | Air Marshal | PSO: Planning, Air HQ | Delhi | Deputy Chief of Air Staff | |
01 Oct 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 | Air Marshal | Eastern Air Command | Shillong | Senior Air Staff Officer | |
01 Aug 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 | Air Marshal | Western Air Command | Delhi | Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief | |
01 Jul 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | Air Marshal | PSO: Operations, Air HQ | Delhi | Vice Chief of Air Staff | |
30 Sep 2021 - | Air Chief Marshal | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Chief of Air Staff | |
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Vayu Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty) | ||||
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Wg Cdr | Vivek Ram Chaudhari | 16978 F(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 2004 |
Details : | Wing Commander Vivek Ram Chaudhari (16978) Flying (Pilot) was commissioned in the Flying Branch of the IAF on 29 Dec 1982 as a Fighter Pilot. He is a Qualified Flying Instructor (QF1) with over 3650 h of accident free flying to his credit. He has been part of the first formation aerobatics team on the Kiran Mk-II, Flight Commander of a fighter Squadron (Sqn) and an Air Force Examiner on all MiG variant and all trainer ac. He is presently commanding a fighter Sqn since 17 Sep 2001. Wg Cdr Chaudhari assumed command of the Sqn at the time when the IAF was put on high alert. With his initiative, hard work, perseverance and excellent leadership qualities, he brought in transformational changes in the functioning of the Sqn. During 'Op Parakram', his Sqn was tasked to deploy at three locations as per the war plans. With only nine pilots and one trainer ac available, he alternated between the bases so as to complete the revalidation of augmented pilots in record time and become operational at the earliest from all three locations. While carrying out day and night Operational Readiness Platform (ORP) duties, he flew over 150 sorties and took part in all exercises. Being the only QF1 at one base, he also undertook the conversion of three under training pilots. In consultation with Tactics and Air Combat Development and Training Establishment (TACDE), he helped in development of tactics for Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Vs BVR missile engagements and interception of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. While remaining deployed, his Sqn provided Dissimilar Air Combat Training to all the MiG-21 Sqns within the command, thereby enhancing their operational status. To overcome the constraints of limited ground equipment, which were adequate only for two detachments, he obtained common equipment from co-located fighter Sqns so that his Sqn could operate from five locations on two occasions. He also used the resources of Pechora units for air charging and Nitrogen purity testing resulting in reduced requirements of air cylinders. His Sqn made innovative use of autoloaders for removal of canopy and ejection seat for servicing, thereby saving on frequent ferries to parent base. Working under constraints of split locations, inadequate communication between them, low manning levels and extended supply lines, he remained ahead of the situations and adopted proactive measures to enhance the output of the unit. By personally moving from one location to another he ensured that he was in constant touch with the entire unit personnel and kept morale of the Sqn high. The Sqn was deinducted after being deployed for thirteen months and was soon inspected by the Directorate of Air Staff Inspection team, without a warning. Wg Cdr Chaudhari led his Sqn to achieve average plus in operations and high average in maintenance activities. For his exceptional devotion to duty, the Hon'ble President is pleased to award 'Vayu Sena Medal' to Wing Commander Vivek Ram Chaudhari. | |||
Unit : 28 Sqn | ||||
Reference : Gazette of India dated 24th April 2004 - No.32-Pres/2004 dated 26th January 2004 |
Ati Vishist Seva Medal | ||||
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AVM | Vivek Ram Chaudhari | 16978 F(P) | Award Date 26 Jan 2015 | Announced 26 Jan 2015 |
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Param Vishist Seva Medal | ||||
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Air Marshal | Vivek Ram Chaudhari | 16978 F(P) | Award Date 26 Jan 2021 | Announced 26 Jan 2021 |
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