| Details : | Group Captain Vijay Pal Singh Rana (17736) was commissioned in the Indian Air Force as a fighter controller in Administrative branch on 21 Dec 84. He has held various important appointments including Commanding Officer of a Radar Unit, Directing Staff at Defence Services Staff College and Electronic Warfare Range, Joint Director at Directorate of Air Staff Inspection, and Director Operations Integrated Air Command and Control System {D(Ops) IACCS}. He has also been on deputation to Lusaka, Zambia as Air Advisor. During his command of a radar unit, the unit undertook large number of mobilities including five month long operational deployment during 'Operational Vijay'. During 'Operations Parakram' he contributed immensely in formulation and implementation of Joint Services Standard Operating Procedures on Air Defence of J&K Area. He has also been key member of Joint Services Study Groups on Air Defence of Tactical Battle Area. As Director (Ops) IACCS, his professional acumen and dedication was key factor in successful development of IACCS and fielding of first IACCS node in 2010. He has performed exceptionally, with instructor grading in all his services courses. His academic qualifications include M.Sc. M Phil, Master Diploma in Business Administration and Masters Diploma in Public Administration. He was commended by Chief of the Air Staff on 26 January 1995. Gp Capt Rana is presently posted as Chief Administrative Officer (C Adm 0) of a fighter base since 29 April 2011. His vast operational and administrative experience has contributed immensely in channelizing and enhancing the overall administrative capability of the station. His planning, execution and supervision of large number of major capital works including indoor swimming pool, auditorium, security wall and weapon storage areas has been of very high order. He was the chairman of project Management of Group of 'Runway Resurfacing' work since August 2011 and through his dedicated involvement, detailed planning and constant monitoring of the project, he has ensured timely execution and smooth co-ordination of the work. He has also been instrumental in initiating large number of works services for general improvement in quality of life at station level. For distinguished service of high order, Hon'ble President is pleased to award Vishisht Seva Medal to Group Captain Vijay Pal Singh Rana. |
