Anil Kumar Chawla | |
|---|---|
.jpg) | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch |  Indian Navy |
| Service years | 1982 - 30 November 2021 |
| Rank |   Vice Admiral |
| Commands | |
| Awards | |
Vice AdmiralAnil Kumar Chawla,PVSM,AVSM,NM,VSM,ADC is a retired Indian Navy officer, who served as Flag Officer Commanding-in-ChiefSouthern Naval Command.[1][2] He assumed charge on 30 July 2018 succeeding Vice AdmiralAbhay Raghunath Karve. He superannuated on 30 November 2021 and was succeeded byVice Admiral M.A. Hampiholi[3]
Vice Admiral Chawla joined the Navy in 1982 and has commandedINS Vinash,INSKora,INSTabar andINSViraat.[4]
He commanded the Western Fleet from 16 August 2013 to 1 October 2014 before being promoted toVice Admiral and appointed as theDirector General Naval Operations on 31 December 2014.
He served as Chief of Personnel, Indian Navy from 28 May 2016 to 30 July 2018.[5][1][2]
He superannuated on 30 November 2021.[6]
 |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |
   | |||
 |  | ||
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Flag Officer Commanding-in-ChiefSouthern Naval Command 30 July 2018 – 30 November 2021 | Succeeded by |
| Chief of Personnel 28 May 2016 – 30 July 2018 | Succeeded by | |
| Preceded by | Director General Naval Operations 1 January 2015 - 27 May 2016 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet 15 August 2013 – 30 September 2014 | Succeeded by |
| Commanding OfficerINS Viraat 27 December 2008 – 6 August 2010 | ||