South Western Command (India)
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South Western Command | |
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South Western Command's insignia today
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Active | 2005 - Present |
Branch | Indian Army |
Type | Command |
Garrison/HQ | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
Commanders | |
Current commander |
Lt Gen Sarath Chand |
The South Western Command of the Indian Army was established on 15 April 2005 and became fully operational on 15 August 2005.[1] It is headquartered at Jaipur, Rajasthan. Lieutenant General Sarath Chand is the present commander.[2]
The command's operational units include I Corps, formerly under Central Command, and X Corps, likewise transferred from Western Command.[1]
Notes
References
- Richard A. Renaldi and Ravi Rikhe, 'Indian Army Order of Battle,' Orbat.com for Tiger Lily Books: A division of General Data LLC, ISBN 978-0-9820541-7-8, 2011.
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