Johnson P Mathew
Johnson P Mathew | |
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| Chief Of Integrated Defence Staff | |
| Assumed office 3 April 2023 | |
| Chief of Defence Staff | Anil Chauhan |
| Preceded by | Balabhadra Radha Krishna |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch/service |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 14 December 1985 - present |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Unit | .svg){kind=small} Punjab Regiment |
| Commands |  Chief of Integrated Defence StaffUttar Bharat Area  III Corps |
| Service number | IC-43370N [1] |
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Lieutenant General Johnson P Mathew PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM is a serving general officer of the Indian Army. He currently serves as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC). He previously served as General Officer Commanding Uttar Bharat Area,[2] prior to that he was General Officer Commanding III Corps.[3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]The General Officer is an alumnus of Sainik School, Kazhakootam.[5] He then attended the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy. He is a graduate of Defence Services Staff College, Army War College and Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA) course at Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi.[6]
Military career
[edit]He was commissioned into the Punjab Regiment on 14 December 1985 from the Indian Military Academy.[6] He has undertaken Instructional appointments at National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Officers Training Academy, Chennai, his staff appointments include service in Mtn Division, Counter Insurgency environment, Sub Area and key appointments at Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (ARMY). He has command experience of conventional and counter insurgency operations in Northern/Eastern theatres and has commanded III Corps.[3]
Personal life
[edit]The general officer is married to Mrs Ambili Johnson and they have two sons, Ashwin and Aaron.[6]
Awards and decorations
[edit]He has been awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal[7] in 2024, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal[8] in 2022, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal.
 
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Dates of rank
[edit]| Insignia | Rank | Component | Date of rank |
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Second Lieutenant | Indian Army | 14 December 1985 |
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Lieutenant | Indian Army | 14 December 1987[9] |
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Captain | Indian Army | 14 December 1990[10] |
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Major | Indian Army | 14 December 1996[11] |
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Lieutenant Colonel | Indian Army | 16 December 2004[12] |
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Colonel | Indian Army | 15 August 2006[13] |
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Brigadier | Indian Army | 27 July 2012 (acting) 1 November 2012 (substantive, with seniority from 5 November 2010)[14] |
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Major General | Indian Army | 2 April 2018 (seniority from 1 June 2015)[15] |
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Lieutenant General | Indian Army | 1 May 2020[16] |
References
[edit]- ^ https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1999669
- ^ "Lt Gen J P Mathew took over command of HQ Uttar Bharat Area". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Lieutenant General Johnson P Mathew, took over reins of the Spear Corps on 10 Feb 2021 from Lieutenant General RP Kalita". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Assam: Lt Gen Johnson P Mathew takes over spear corps". 10 February 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "High-flying alumni relive old times at Sainik School". The Hindu. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Lt Gen Johnson P Mathew. CISC".
- ^ "75th Republic Day: President approves Gallantry awards to 80 Armed Forces personnel, including 12 posthumous". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "GALLANTRY AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS TO ARMY ON REPUBLIC DAY 2022". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 22 July 1989. p. 1000.
- ^ "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)". The Gazette of India. 1 February 1992. p. 203.
- ^ "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)". The Gazette of India. 29 March 1997. p. 503.
- ^ "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)". The Gazette of India. 16 July 2005. p. 1127.
- ^ "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)". The Gazette of India. 15 August 2009. p. 1384.
- ^ "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)". The Gazette of India. 27 September 2014. p. 1715.
- ^ "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)". The Gazette of India. 25 December 2021. p. 2961.
- ^ "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)". The Gazette of India. 5 November 2022. p. 3374.