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Overview
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Education
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ARVIND  VANNUR

ARVIND VANNUR

DHARWAD

Summary

I am an alumnus of National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy. I have held various staff appointments during my career span of over 20 years, i am a voracious reader with special interests in strategic studies. I am a keen sportsman and i believe in the adage " Strength does not come from physical capacity, it comes from indomitable will."

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Commanding Officer

INDIAN ARMY
GUWAHATI
03.2021 - Current
  • Entrusted with command of esteemed and strategic forces command unit.
  • Maintained effective communications with outside agencies and organizations,
  • Ensured compliance with regulations, directives, and instructions from higher headquarters.
  • Reviewed subordinate reports, evaluations, and other documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Coordinated logistics requirements for deployment activities.
  • Evaluated performance of subordinates in order to identify strengths and weaknesses.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through leadership development initiatives.

INTEGRATED LIAISION OFFICER

UNITED NATIONS
SOUTH SUDAN
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Served as Integrated Liaison Officer and Military Observer in South Sudan , acting as a crucial link between UN and South Sudanese government.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government regulations.
  • Ensured the safety of personnel, equipment, and materials through the enforcement of safety protocols.
  • Monitored all operations for potential security risks and threats.

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF MILITARY OPERATIONS

INDIAN ARMY
NEW DELHI
11.2015 - 01.2019
  • Developed operational plans to support mission objectives while serving at Director General of Military Operations.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.

INSTRUCTOR OF GUNNERY

SCHOOL OF ARTILLERY
DEOLALI
05.2010 - 05.2012
  • Appointed as Instructor for newly commissioned officers in Artillery due to my unparalleled mastery of Gunnery, Survey and Missile technology.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to instruct students on the principles of mathematics, science and Gunnery.
  • Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with student officers

Education

DIPLOMA - WEAPON SYSTEMS

SCHOOL OF ARTILLERY , DEOLALI
NASIKH, INDIA
02-2009

DIPLOMA - MILITARY STUDIES

INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY
DEHRADUN , INDIA
06-2002

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY , KHADAKWASLA
PUNE
06-2001

12th - SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

KARNATAKA SCIENCE COLLEGE
DHARWAD, INDIA
06-1996

DIPLOMA - DIPLOMA IN JUNIOR LEVEL DEFENCE MANAGEMENT

ARMY WAR COLLEGE
MHOW, INDIA
09-2011

Master of Science - DEFENCE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

DEFENCE SERVICES STAFF COLLEGE
WELLINGTON, INDIA
04-2015

Skills

  • STRATEGIC PLANNING
  • TEAM LEADERSHIP
  • ADAPTABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY
  • RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
  • RISK ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT
  • TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
  • CRISIS AND MANPOWER MANAGEMENT
  • EFFECTIVE MENTOR AND MENTAL COACH
  • EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
  • LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE
  • RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY AND CULTURAL COMPETENCE
  • TEAM EMPOWERMENT
  • CLEAR VISION - VIGROUS IMPLEMENTATION

Accomplishments

  • FORCE COMMANDER COMMENDATION CARD BY UNITED NATIONS MISSION FORCE COMMANDER
  • CHEIF OF ARMY STAFF COMMENDATION CARD

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
KANNADA
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Commanding Officer

INDIAN ARMY
03.2021 - Current

INTEGRATED LIAISION OFFICER

UNITED NATIONS
01.2019 - 01.2020

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF MILITARY OPERATIONS

INDIAN ARMY
11.2015 - 01.2019

INSTRUCTOR OF GUNNERY

SCHOOL OF ARTILLERY
05.2010 - 05.2012

DIPLOMA - WEAPON SYSTEMS

SCHOOL OF ARTILLERY , DEOLALI

DIPLOMA - MILITARY STUDIES

INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY , KHADAKWASLA

12th - SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

KARNATAKA SCIENCE COLLEGE

DIPLOMA - DIPLOMA IN JUNIOR LEVEL DEFENCE MANAGEMENT

ARMY WAR COLLEGE

Master of Science - DEFENCE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

DEFENCE SERVICES STAFF COLLEGE
ARVIND VANNUR