The Indian Air Force has assigned Group Captain Shaliza Dhami as a Commander of a Frontline Combat Unit in the western sector. This is the first time in the historical past of the Indian Air Force {that a} woman has been given command of a frontline combat unit.
Captain Dhami was born in Ludhiana, Punjab and accomplished her commencement with a Bachelor of Technology diploma in Electronics and Communications.
Captain Dhami was commissioned in 2003 as a helicopter pilot and has over 2800 hours of flight expertise. She was additionally a Flight Commander of a helicopter unit in the Western sector.
In her fifteen years with the Air Force, Wing Commander Dhami has been flying choppers and have become the first feminine flying teacher in addition to the first feminine to purchase a everlasting fee in the flying department.
Captain Dhami is at present assigned to the Operations division of a frontline Command Headquarters and has acquired two commendations from the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief
Earlier this yr, Captain Shiva Chouhan of the Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army turned the first feminine officer to be operationally deployed in Siachen. In January, Captain Chouhan acquired a three-month task on the Kumar Post in Siachen, which is located at a top of round 15,600 ft.
FAQs
Q1 In which yr Shaliza Dhami joined IAF?
2003. Captain Dhami was commissioned as a helicopter pilot.
Q2 Who is the first woman to be assigned as a commander of the Combat unit?
Captain Shaliza Dhami.
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