Details : | Group Captain Brij Mohan Tyagi (18795) was commissioned in the Indian Air Force as a pilot in the flying branch on 13 Jun 87. He has since acquired around 3000 hrs of flying experience. Awarded with a commendation by AOC-in-C EAC in 1998, the officer has commanded prestigious units such as Aircraft Combat Simulator Unit and MiG Operational flying Training Unit 'B' before serving as Director Projects at Air HQ (VB) during 2009-10. Gp Capt BrijMohan Tyagi took over as Station Commander of one of the flying bases in the Central India on 31 May 10. The officer has displayed exemplary leadership qualities in achieving the operational objectives of the station, worked through an efficient maintenance strategy and effective administrative control. The fact that the station was adjudged the 'most improved station' of Central Air Command (CAC) during 2011-12 stands testimony to officer's vision, initiative and professionalism. The MiG-21 squadron, a lodger unit of the station was adjudged the best fighter squadron and the Air Force School at the station was adjudged as the best pre-primary school during 2011-12 are reflective of the officer's extraordinary penchant for overall development of the station and high morale of its personnel. Performing the role of a full-fledged station though established as a Care & Maintenance Unit in terms of its resources, the officer organised Centre for Air Power Studies seminar in 2011 and Chief Engineering Officer/Chief Technical Officer / Senior Logistics Officer conference of CAC in Feb 2012 in a manner which invited a high degree of appreciation and accolades from the higher formations and the participants. His personal involvement in modernization of station logistics section, issues of land management, development of infrastructure, monitoring of health and sanitation besides an optimum emphasis on welfare activities have yielded tangible results immensely contributing to overall growth of the station. For distinguished service of high order, Hon'ble President is pleased to award Vishisht Seva Medal to Group Captain Brij Mohan Tyagi. |