Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann Takes Over as AOC-in-C, Southern Air Command on 1 July 2026

Overview Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann assumed charge of Southern Air Command as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief on 01 July 2026 . A ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented at the command headquarters. Key Developments Appointment of Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann as AOC-in-C of Southern Air Command. He succeeds Air Marshal Manish Khanna , who superannuated on 30 June 2026 after four decades of service. Recognition of his distinguished service with the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vayu Sena Medal . Important Facts The officer was commissioned in the fighter stream on 16 December 1989 . He is a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College , Higher Air Command, and holds a postgraduate degree from the Royal College of Defence Studies, London . With over 3,000 flying hours , he has operated aircraft such as Apache, MiG‑21, Jaguar, MiG‑29, Su‑30 and Rafale. His career includes command of a fighter squadron, leadership of a premium fighter base, and senior staff roles such as Senior Air Staff Officer at Western Air Command . At Air Headquarters he served as Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operations – Offensive) and Director General (Weapon Systems). UPSC Relevance Understanding the hierarchy and awards of the Indian Armed Forces is essenti