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Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) attended the Annual South Western Air Command (SWAC) Commanders' Conference, which was held at Headquarters South Western Air Command, Gandhinagar. He was received by Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command and was accorded a Ceremonial Guard of Honour on arrival.
The CAS reviewed the operational preparedness of SWAC and commended all personnel for ensuring the highest level of operational readiness to take on any contingency
In his address, the CAS highlighted the crucial role played by the command. He stressed on capability development and exhorted all personnel to imbibe the spirit of the IAF doctrine which envisages the IAF as an agile, adaptive and decisive aerospace power. He urged all commanders to continue their efforts towards maintaining a conducive environment for flying and operations as well as a healthy work life balance.
He further advised them to keep abreast with latest developments in military aviation especially in the domains of space, cyber and electronic warfare. The CAS reiterated the importance of ensuring the smooth assimilation of Agniveervayu into the IAF, by closely monitoring and mentoring them.
The CAS appreciated the efforts of the Commanders especially during Exercise Tarang Shakti-24 In culmination, the CAS awarded trophies to stations for their noteworthy performances in various spheres.