Robin K. Dhowan
| Admiral Robin K. Dhowan PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC | |
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| Birth name | Rabinder Kumar Dhowan |
| Allegiance |
 India |
| Service/branch |
 Indian Navy |
| Years of service | 1975–2016 May 5 |
| Rank |
  Admiral |
| Commands held |
Commandant, National Defence Academy INS Delhi INS Ranjit INS Khukri |
| Awards |
Param Vishist Seva Medal Ati Vishist Seva Medal Yudh Seva Medal ADC |
| Spouse(s) | Minu Dhowan |
Admiral Rabinder "Robin" Kumar Dhowan PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC is the 22nd Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy. He assumed office on 17 April 2014,[1][2] succeeding Admiral D.K. Joshi.[3] Dhowan retired from the Indian Navy on 31 May 2016, and was succeeded by Sunil Lanba.[4]
He previously served as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff from August 2011 to April 2014.
Military career
Admiral Dhowan was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 1 January 1975 after graduating from the National Defence Academy (45th Course, Charlie squadron).
He was honoured with a "telescope" for being the "Best Cadet", and was later awarded the 'Sword of Honour' on completion of his midshipman training.[5]
He is a "Navigation and Direction" specialist; and during his career he has commanded the missile corvette INS Khukri, and guided missile destroyers INS Ranjit and INS Delhi.
After his elevation to flag rank, he served in various staff and instructional assignments.He was the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy and Plans) in the Integrated Headquarters (Navy) and then commanded the Eastern Fleet as Flag Officer Commanding.
He also served as the Chief of Staff at Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam and the Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at the Western Naval Command.[5]
From 2002 to 2005, he was the Naval Adviser in the Indian High Commission at London.
He then took charge as the Commandant of the National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla, and later served as a Deputy Chief of Naval Staff.
He was appointed as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff in August 2011.[6]
He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College, and Naval War College, Rhode Island, USA, and has completed the Sea Harrier Direction course in the U.K.[3][5][7]
Personal life
Admiral Dhowan is married to Minu Dhowan, and the couple have a daughter and two sons.[7]
He enjoys playing golf and yachting.[5]
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References
- ↑ Robin Dhowan takes over as Navy chief The Times of India
- ↑ MoD moves files for appointing R K Dhowan as new Navy Chief The Indian Express
- 1 2 "Admiral R.K. Dhowan appointed new Navy chief". The Hindu. 18 April 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 "Meet Robin K Dhowan, India's new Navy Chief". NDTV. 18 April 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- ↑ "R.K. Dhowan assumes charge as Naval Vice-Chief". The Hindu. September 1, 2011. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- 1 2 "Admiral Robin Dhowan is new Chief of Naval Staff". Indian Navy. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
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| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Devendra Kumar Joshi |
Chief of the Naval Staff 2014 to present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
| Preceded by D. K. Dewan |
Vice Chief of Naval Staff 2011-2014 |
Succeeded by Sunil Lanba |