Who was the first Chief of Army Staff?
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Who was the first Chief of Army Staff?
General Maharaj Shri Rajendrasinhji Jadeja, DSO (15 June 1899 – 1 January 1964), also known as K.S. Rajendrasinhji, was the first Chief of Army Staff of the Indian army, and the second Indian, after Field Marshal K. M.
Which State is Chief of Army Staff from?
Sokoto state
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya was born on 5 January 1966 in Sifawa, Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto state.
Who is the Chief Staff of Nigeria Army?
Major General Farouk Yahaya
The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Major General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff.
Who was the first Vice Chief of Army Staff?
In January 1965, the post became the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, with the DCOAS becoming a PSO appointment. Lieutenant General P.P. Kumaramangalam took over as the first VCOAS.
What is the chief of army called?
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) (unofficially known as the Army Chief) has been the title of the professional head of the Indian Army since 1955. The COAS is both a member of the Chiefs of Staff Committee and the Army Staff. The current COAS is General Manoj Pande, serving since 30 April 2022.
Who is the first Chief of Defence Staff in Nigeria?
List of Chief of the Defence Staff
| No. | Chief of Defence Staff | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lieutenant General Ipoola Alani Akinrinade (born 1939) | – |
| 2 | Lieutenant General Gibson Jalo (1939–2000) | – |
| 3 | General Domkat Yah Bali (1940–2020) Defence Minister | – |
| 4 | General Sani Abacha (1943–1998) later military ruler | – |
Who is the first military general in Nigeria?
Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi MVO, MBE (3 March 1924 – 29 July 1966) was the first Military Head of State of Nigeria. He seized power amidst the ensuing chaos following the 15 January 1966 military coup, which decapitated the country’s leadership.
Who is the former Chief of Army Staff?
Ibrahim Attahiru (10 August 1966 – 21 May 2021) was a lieutenant general who served as the Nigerian Army’s Chief of Army Staff from 26 January 2021 to 21 May 2021 when he died in the 2021 NAF Beechcraft B300 King Air 350i crash near Kaduna International Airport.
Who is the father of Army?
Seven years later Major Stringer Lawrence, ‘the father of the Indian Army’, was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the East India Company’s field forces in India with its headquarters at Fort St.
How many divisions are in the army?
Since the authorizations of permanent divisions, the United States Army has raised 128 separate divisions with unique lineages.
Who is the most senior Army officer in Nigeria?
The Chief of Defence Staff
The Chief of Defence Staff is the highest ranking military officer of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It is occupied by the most senior commissioned officer appointed by the President of Nigeria.
Who is the first military graduate in Nigeria?
| C. Odumegwu Ojukwu | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Lincoln College, Oxford University Mons Officer Cadet School |
| Profession | Soldier, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria Biafra |
Who is the general of Army?
The current COAS is General Manoj Pande, serving since 30 April 2022….Chief of the Army Staff (India)
| Chief of the Army Staff | |
|---|---|
| Precursor | Chief of the Army Staff and Commander-in-Chief, Indian Army |
| Formation | 21 June 1948 |
| First holder | General Sir Rob Lockhart |
Who was the first general in Nigerian Army?
Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
| Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi MVO, MBE | |
|---|---|
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1966 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Commander, 2nd Brigade |
