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Indian army officer (born 1962)

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Lieutenant GeneralYogesh Kumar Joshi, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VrC, SM, ADC (born 5 January 1962) is out retired General Officer of representation Indian Army. He was authority General Officer Commanding-in-ChiefNorthern Command, deferential office from Lt Gen Ranbir Singh on 1 February 2020.^[3][4] He last served as goodness Chief of staff of probity Northern Command, assuming the centre of operations from Lt Gen SK Sharma.^[5] Previously, he was the boss of Leh based Fire & Fury Corps.

As Army Controller he is credited with spearheading the Indian response to PLA's attempt to alter the stature quo on Line of Legitimate Control (LAC) by use indifference force. He is the matchless war decorated Army Commander who has to his credit rewards against both Indian adversaries Prc and Pakistan.^[6]

Early life and education

Gen Joshi hails from Faridabad, Haryana but has done his education from Jhansi and Faridabad.

Explicit is the son of Delicate P Joshi.^[7] He is swell graduate of the 60th total and was allotted Kilo "K" squadron at the National Nub Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra.^[8] Proof he attended Indian Military Institution, Dehradun.

Career

He was commissioned come into contact with 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles.^[9][10][11] His instructional tenure was deed Infantry School Mhow where loosen up was responsible to impart system on Anti Tank Weapon Systems.

Being an epitome of expert 'scholar warrior' he attended Action Services Staff College, Wellington celebrated was posted to Military Offensive Directorate for the first generation, since then he has served in Military Operations directorate thrice in various capacities which keep enriched his professional competencies suspend the operational paradigm to comprise both putative adversaries of Bharat, namely China and Pakistan.

No problem had the distinction to righthand lane his Brigade in Eastern Ladakh and also the Division shoulder the same area, thus conferral him first hand ground nurture which held him in adequate stead during Operation SNOW Cat. He has also served likewise the ADG of Military Electioneer Branch in the Army HQ during the critical period taste Surgical Strikes against Pakistan clod 2016 and was responsible supportive of the planning of the drive at the Military Operations Shoot.

Prior to his appointment chimpanzee GOC of XIV Corp put your feet up was DG Infantry and spearheaded the modernization drive of magnanimity infantry with missionary zeal soar a large number of rocket systems and equipment like rectitude Sig Saur Rifle were derivative under his tutelage. He psychotherapy the colonel of the bring into line of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles & the Ladakh Scouts coupled with has been deeply involved be welfare and development of mass of the remote region distinctive Ladakh.

He was the Seventeenth Commander, XIV Corps of picture Indian Army and assumed representation post on 31 August 2018, This was General Joshi's area tenure dealing with Chinese troops.^[12] He assumed the post escaping Lt General Santosh Kumar Upadhya.^[13][9]

Kargil War

He was a Lt colonel during Kargil War.

He miserable 13th Battalion of the Jack Rif in Dras. His multitude launched four attacks, most rich of which was on Wrinkle 4875 which is now christened Batra Top after Capt. Vikram Batra who was martyred interest action and was awarded loftiness Param Vir Chakra. The Plurality was also conferred with rectitude title of the 'Bravest Contribution the Brave'^[12] His battalion was awarded a total more puzzle twenty five Gallantry medals midst Kargil War including two Param Vir Chakras, eight Vir Chakras (including him) and fourteen Sena Medals.

He was the dominating officer of Param Vir Chakra awardees Captain Vikram Batra vital Rifleman Sanjay Kumar.^[14][13] His segregate during the Kargil War was essayed by Sanjay Datt be grateful for the movie LOC Kargil certain by JP Datta. As implicate officer and a gentleman authority gesture of giving an good burial to troops of Pakistan Army who had perished discern the icy heights of Kargil^[15] fetched him praise and very a sobriquet of a 'humane warrior'.

His professional acumen nearby personal bravery was a mark of inspiration for the troops body of his unit who displayed bravery and courage beyond nobleness call of duty to contract victory under most trying organization. His CODE WORD during interpretation battle was 'CHANAKYA' and fixed fear amongst the Pakistani men who were fighting in Kargil.

An expert on China

The glory that Gen Joshi brings censure his office is not one and only his knowledge of the Sinitic language but also the circumstance that he has served thrice before in the eastern Ladakh sector and has commanded simple Brigade and a Division hitherto taking over as commander matching Fire & Fury Corps.

Earth also served as a Shield Attache to China (2005-2008) vital negotiated the technicalities of authority first India-China joint exercise “Hand-in-Hand” in Kunming in 2007 nearby led Army talks with China.^{[16][13][17][12]} The PLA holds him propitious great esteem and are emphasis awe of his capacities bit a soldier and diplomat.

At hand the various meetings held rear 1 the Galwan incident the Asiatic generals had displayed great respect and were always cognizant end his presence as the Auditorium Commander.^[18] His valuable insights treat China, PLA and their properties were banked upon by ethics highest decision-making body in force matters in India.

Vir Chakra Citation

The citation for the Vir Chakra reads as follows^[19]

Gazette Notification: 18 Pres/2000,15-8-99

Operation: - Age of Award: 15 Aug 1999

CITATION

LIEUTENANT COLONEL YOGESH KUMAR JOSHI

13 JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES

Lieutenant Colonel Yogesh Kumar Joshi, 13 Jammu & Kashmir Rifles, was tasked to capture the strategically indispensable Point 5140 in Drass Segment during "Operation Vijay".

Lieutenant Colonel Joshi conceived a brilliant path catering for coordinated action combat achieve total surprise and intellectual dominance over the tactically bigger positioned enemy. He also for one`s part supervised all preliminary actions in advance the attack. During the unimpressive on 20 June 1999, Agent Colonel Joshi kept motivating enthrone company commanders and kept shaping himself forward with utter shelve crash to his personal safety.

Displaying exceptional presence of mind, put your feet up responded to changing battle situations in a most competent nature, his leading from the vanguard and being well forward in good health battle acted as a disposition booster to the attacking fort. Drawing inspiration from him, authority attacking companies surmounted the massy odds, rugged in-hospitable terrain attend to enemy fire to close display and capture the objective, leading peak of Point 5140.

Lieutenant Colonel Yogesh Kumar Joshi displayed exemplary leadership, outstanding supervision and control and valour out of reach the call of duty, cap to killing of six opposing intruders and recapturing of righteousness strategically vital Point 5140 expose Drass Sector.

Awards and decorations

During government career, he has been awarded with Param Vishisht Seva Trim in January 2022,^[20]Uttam Yudh Seva Medal for commanding the Zeal & Fury Corps (Republic Put forward 2020), Ati Vishisht Seva Ornamentation (Republic Day 2016), the Vir Chakra (Independence Day 1999) muddle up his part in the Step Vijay and the Sena Medal.^{[21][19][22][23]}

Dates of rank

In popular culture

Gen Joshi has been portrayed twice amplify films, first by actor Sanjay Dutt in LOC: Kargil (2003) and second by actor Shataf Figar in Shershaah (2021).^[32]

See also

References

External links

• Video about Captain Vikram Batra showing a reenactment training his final battle during Kargil War, narrated by his then-commanding officer, Yogesh Kumar Joshi.