Rear Admiral Ravi Kumar Dhingra, VSM (born 25 July 1970) is a serving Flag officer in the Indian Navy. He currently serves as the Flag Officer Commanding Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Naval Area. A submariner, he earlier served as the Commodore Commanding Submarines (West).
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| Allegiance |  India |
| Service |  Indian Navy |
| Years of service | 1992 – present |
| Rank | _OF-7.svg){kind=small}  Rear Admiral |
| Commands | Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Naval Area INS Vajrabahu INS Gomati (F21) INS Sindhughosh (S55) INS Vagli (S42) |
Naval career
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Dhingra graduated from the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 1 January 1992. He joined the submarine arm in 1994 and is a specialist in Navigation and Direction.[1] After his specialisation, he served as the Navigating Officer of the Vela-class submarine INS Vagir (S41) and the Sindhughosh-class submarine INS Sindhushastra (S65).[2]
Dhingra attended the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. He has a Masters in Defence and Strategic Studies and an M.Phil in Strategic Studies from the University of Mumbai. In his staff appointments, Dhingra has served as Staff Officer (Operations) and Commander Submarines at the submarine base INS Vajrabahu.[3]
Dhingra has commanded the Vela-class submarine INS Vagli (S42). He served as the executive officer of the Sindhughosh-class submarine INS Sindhuraj (S57). He subsequently commanded her sister-boat INS Sindhughosh (S55). Dhingra also commanded the Godavari-class guided missile frigate INS Gomati (F21).[4] During his command tenure, Gomati was adjudged the 'Most Spirited Ship' of the Western Fleet in 2018.[5] For his command of Gomati, he was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal on 26 January 2019.[6]
As a Commodore, Dhingra was appointed Commodore Commanding Submarines (West) (COMCOS (W)). As COMCOS, he also dual-hatted as the Commanding Officer INS Vajrabahu, and commanded the 10th submarine squadron and the 11th submarine squadron. He subsequently served as the Principal Director Submarine Operations at naval headquarters.[7]
Flag rank
editDhingra was promoted to flag rank and was appointed Flag Officer Commanding Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Naval Area (FOTNA). As FOTNA, he is responsible for the operations and administration of all units and establishments in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.[2]
Awards and decorations
editDhingra was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2019 and the Chief of the Naval Staff Commendation Card in 2004.[3]
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See also
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edit- ^ "Rear Admiral Ravi K Dhingra takes charge". The Times of India. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Change of Command - Flag Officer Commanding TN and P Naval Area | Indian Navy". indiannavy.nic.in. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Rear Admiral Ravi Kumar Dhingra Assumes Charge as the Fotna". sainiksamachar.nic.in. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Two Indian ships take part in UAE-India naval exercise". gulfnews.com. 18 March 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Captain RK Dhingra Commanding Officer INS Gomati receives Most Spirited ship trophy from VAdm Girish Luthra". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Distinguished Service and Gallantry Award Winners on Republic Day 2019". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Rear Admiral Ravi Kumar Dhingra takes over as Flag Officer Commanding TN & Puducherry Naval Area". Navjeevan Express. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.