In a significant development, Vice Admiral AN Pramod assumed the pivotal role of Director General Naval Operations (DGNO) on January 15, 2024. A distinguished alumnus of the 38th Integrated Cadet Course at Naval Academy, Goa, Vice Admiral Pramod was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1990.
The Vice Admiral boasts a CAT ‘A’ Sea King Air Operations Officer and Communication & Electronics Warfare Specialist background. His extensive career includes crucial afloat appointments such as Fleet Operations Officer, Western Fleet, and command roles for IN ships Abhay, Shardul, and Satpura. Notably, he commanded the Naval Air Station, Utkrosh, at Port Blair.
Having completed the Staff Course at DSSC Wellington and the Naval Higher Command Course at NWC, Goa, he served in vital staff positions like Joint Director, Naval Air Staff, and Principal Director Aircraft Acquisition. Vice Admiral Pramod also contributed to strategic councils, being a member of the Indian Strategic & Operational Council (INSOC) and Tactical Audit Group (TAG).
His leadership extends to roles such as Deputy Commandant, INA, ACNS (Air) at Naval Headquarters, and Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area.
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