Atul Anand
Indian Navy Admiral
Vice Admiral Atul Anand, PVSM, AVSM, VSM is a retired Indian Navy officer. He last served as the Additional Secretary to the Government of India at the Department of Military Affairs in Ministry of Defence. He earlier served as the Director General Naval Operations, as Flag Officer Commanding Karnataka Naval Area, as Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area and as the Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor of the National Defence Academy.
Early life and education
Anand was born in an armed forces family. His father attended the National Defence Academy (NDA) as part of the 13th course. Anand also attended the NDA, as part of the 71st course.
Naval career
Anand was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 1 January 1988. He is a specialist in Navigation and Direction. He spent his early years as the navigating officer of INS Sharda (P55), INS Ranvijay (D55) and INS Jyoti (A58). He also was the Direction Officer of the Sea Harrier Squadron INAS 300.
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