| Details : | Air Commodore Anuj Aggrawal (18015) AE(L) was commissioned in the technical branch of Indian Air Force on 19 Aug 1985. The officer is presently posted in Headquarters South Western Air Command (SWAC) and working as Command Engineering Officer since 02 Mar 15. The officer, in his 32 years of illustrious career, has held important multidisciplinary appointments which include Senior Engineer (Aircraft) and Chief Engineering Officer of SU-30 bases, Director of MiG-29 Weapon Cell and Joint Director Air Staff Inspection. The multifarious experience acquired by the officer in his distinguished career has been singularly responsible for the exemplary manner in which he has handled the challenging task of Command Engineering Officer for the last two years. The aircraft serviceability in SWAC AOR has enhanced significantly during his tenure and was maximum in 2016-17 as compared to the previous five year period. The availability of the aircrafts during Air Force and Command level exercise Ex - LIVE WIRE in Oct 2015 and Ex- MAHAGUJRAT in Nov 2016 was more than 95%. The conduct of the signature event of Fire Power Display at Jaisalmer in March 2016 created a history wherein the entire exercise involving participation of a large number of aircrafts was conducted without any incident. His leadership quality and involvement ensured desired operational preparedness on armament front during contingency post URI attack. His methodical approach and efforts towards coordination, monitoring and follow up for achieving the above feat were found to be exceptional in order and highly praiseworthy. His knowledge on Russian fighters has immensely helped in resolving a rnultitude of pending problems on SU-30 MKI and Bison aircraft. The recovery of 88-115 at a premier base after prolonged AOG period of approximately six years and SK Rig at another fighter base after more than three years is testimony of his perseverance and management skills. In addition, build-up of eight long AOG Jaguar aircraft in the last one year has been undertaken under his guidance. For distinguished service of high order, Hon'ble President is pleased to award Vishisht Seva Medal to Air Cmde Anuj Aggrawal. |
