NCW capabilities as a concept taught to trainees at Training Command now: Air Marshal Nair

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Bengaluru, Oct 7: The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrates its 84th anniversary on October 8, having established in the year 1932. In the last eight-plus-decade, IAF extended its reach to some of the most difficult terrains in the world, signalling its supremacy and operational capabilities.
The modernisation process in the last decade alone saw the IAF upgrading its fleet and facilities, including new training standards for the air warriors. Training men to match the needs of modern times has been a challenging task for the IAF over the years.
In an interview to Mathrubhumi’s Talkathon series, Air Marshal S R K Nair, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Headquarters Training Command, gives an insight into some of the thrust areas on focus in the IAF now. 

Full interview, here: http://bit.ly/2dAoDAp

PVSM for IAF TC boss

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Air Marshal Rajinder Singh AVSM VM is being awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), for his distinguished and meritorious service of the most exceptional order, on the eve of Republic Day.
Air Marshal Rajinder Singh AVSM VM was commissioned in the Flying branch on 14 Dec 1974. He is Qualified Flying Instructor and has flown over 3100 hours on Hunter, Marut, Kiran and all variants of MiG aircraft during his distinguished career spanning four decades.
The Air Marshal has Commanded a frontline fighter squadron besides, holding the prestigious appointments of Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Palam and Defence Attache at Embassy of India, Egypt, where he looked after five countries.
The Air Marshal has held prominent staff appointments at Command HQ and at Air HQ. He has been instrumental in changing the training pattern so as to ensure quality output and timely completion.