Strike One & Desert Corps get new Commanders

Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra has taken over as General Officer Commanding of Desert Corps
Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra has taken over as General Officer Commanding of Desert Corps

New Delhi: Indian Army's 1 (Strike) Corps and Desert Corps have got new General Officer Commanding (GoC). Lt Gen Sanjay Mitra took over the reins of the Corps from Lt Gen Gajendra Joshi, whereas Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra has taken over as General Officer Commanding of Desert Corps. 

The significance of the Strike Corps can be understood from the fact that the approximately 1.4 million strong Indian Army has only four strike corps which includes the I Corps (Mathura), II corps (Ambala), 21 Corps (Bhopal) and the partially-raised 17 Corps (Panagarh). The strike corps are oriented for offensive operations with a role to enter the enemy area first. 

Mathura Corps has been re-oriented to handle the northern borders with China post the realignment carried out after China amassed troops along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh. Earlier it was tasked for the Western borders with Pakistan

On assuming command, the General Officer exhorted All Ranks to meet the highest levels of professionalism, morale and dedication.

The Indian Army in a tweet said, "Lt Gen Sanjay Mitra took over as General Officer Commanding #StrikeOne Corps from Lt Gen Gajendra Joshi. On assuming command, the General Officer exhorted All Ranks to meet the highest levels of professionalism, morale and dedication."

In another tweet, it said, "Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra took over as General Officer Commanding of #DesertCorps. On assuming command, the General Officer paid tributes to the #Bravehearts & exhorted All Ranks to continue working with zeal & enthusiasm."

In another major appointment in Indian Air Force, Group Captain Kapil Sharma took over command of Air Force Station Faridabad from Group Captain KS Ganesh on June 5, 23 in a befitting ceremony at the Station.

Group Captain Kapil Sharma was commissioned in the Logistics branch of Indian Air Force in December 1997. He has held various appointments in Operational bases and Base Repair Depots during his service career.  He has undergone Strategic Management and Defence Acquisition Management courses. He has also attended the Higher

Defence Management Course at College of Defence Management, Secunderabad. He has been commended by Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief and Chief of Air Staff for meritorious service.

Air Force Station Faridabad is an important Logistics hub for Western Air Command. It provides valuable Logistics support to various units of IAF.

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