PVSM AVSM VM<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Indian Air Force Veteran: Former Vice Chief of Air Staff (VCAS) Indian Air Force.<\/span><\/p>\n Born on 09 Apr 1959, commissioned on 14 Dec 1979 and retired on 30 Apr 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n While in Service:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n During his service, Air Marshal Anil Khosla played a pivotal role in the DOKLAM operations against China and the BALAKOT strike against Pakistan. His leadership and strategic insight were instrumental in these operations, further solidifying his reputation in the Indian Air Force.<\/span><\/p>\n Awards<\/u><\/strong>.<\/strong> Air Marshal Anil Khosla’s distinguished service has been recognised with three presidential awards: the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and the Vayu Sena Medal. His commendation by the CAS and the AOC-in-C during the flying training period as a cadet further underscores his exceptional service and dedication to the Indian Air Force.<\/span><\/p>\n Qualifications.<\/u><\/strong> Air Marshal Anil Khosla is a post-graduate from the Defence Services Staff College. He is an A2 category flying instructor and a fighter strike leader. His academic prowess is evident from his standing first in the order of merit in all the attended courses, including the Flying Instructor Course, Fighter Strike Leaders Course, Junior Command Course, and Staff Course. He was awarded the Commandant\u2019s Medal during the Higher Command Course at Army War College and has attended the Senior Defence Management course at the College of Defence Management and the course at National Defence College, further solidifying his academic and professional achievements.<\/span><\/p>\n Flying.<\/u><\/strong> Air Marshal Anil Khosla, a distinguished alumnus of the National Defence Academy, was commissioned in the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force. His career, marked by over 4,000 hours of accident-free flying, is a testament to his exceptional skills and dedication. His expertise on various aircraft, including the Jaguar, Mig-21, and Kiran, and his proficiency in both Ground attack and Air Defence roles, particularly in the maritime role, set him apart in the Indian Air Force.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Post-Retirement<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Academic Work<\/u><\/strong>: He holds two MPhil degrees in defence and strategic studies and is pursuing research on China (how the Dragon\u2019s brain works).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hobbies and Interests<\/u><\/strong>:-<\/span><\/p>\n Email: khuski@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Blog:\u00a0 http:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/subscribe\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n YouTube Channel: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@anilkhosla15871<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Social Media Handles:-<\/span><\/p>\n Linkedin:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/anil-khosla-6848a5179\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Twitter:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/x.com\/AnilKhosla16<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/anil.khosla.733076<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5.jpg\")
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