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Lieutenant General
Johnson P Mathew
PVSM UYSM AVSM VSM
Chief Of Integrated Defence Staff
Incumbent
Assumed office
3 April 2023
Chief of Defence StaffAnil Chauhan
Preceded byBalabhadra Radha Krishna
Military service
Allegiance Indien
Branch/service Indian Army
Years of service14 December 1985 - present
Rank Lieutenant General
UnitPunjab Regiment
Commands
Service numberIC-43370N[1]
Awards

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]

Early life and education

The General Officer is an alumnus of Sainik School,Kazhakootam.[4] He then attended the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy.[5]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. [5]

Military career

He was commissioned into the Punjab Regiment on 14 December 1985 from the Indian Military Academy.[5] 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

The general officer is married to Mrs Ambili Johnson and they have two sons, Ashwin and Aaron.[5]

Awards and decorations

He has been awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal [6] in 2024, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal[7] in 2022, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal.

Param Vishisht Seva Medal Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vishisht Seva Medal Samanya Seva Medal
Special Service Medal Sainya Seva Medal High Altitude Service Medal 75th Independence Anniversary Medal
50th Independence Anniversary Medal 30 Years Long Service Medal 20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal

References

  1. ^ https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1999669
  2. ^ "Lt Gen J P Mathew took over command of HQ Uttar Bharat Area". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (22 July 2023). "High-flying alumni relive old times at Sainik School". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 May 2024. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ a b c d "Lt Gen Johnson P Mathew. CISC".
  6. ^ "75th Republic Day: President approves Gallantry awards to 80 Armed Forces personnel, including 12 posthumous". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  7. ^ "GALLANTRY AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS TO ARMY ON REPUBLIC DAY 2022". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
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