Lt Gen Dheeraj Seth to become Vice Chief of Army Staff on April 1 Lieutenant General Dheeraj Seth, currently commanding the Southern Army, will assume the role of Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) on April 1. This transition marks a significant leadership change within the Indian Army, as Lt Gen PP Singh, the incumbent VCOAS, will move to the position of Western Army Commander on the same date. Meanwhile, Lt Gen VMB Krishnan will take charge of the Eastern Army Command, and Lt Gen Sandeep Jain will succeed Seth as the new Southern Army Commander. The appointment of Seth to the VCOAS position follows a series of strategic reassignments aimed at strengthening operational readiness across key military regions. The shift in command structures underscores the Army’s focus on maintaining a robust defense posture, particularly in border areas where tensions remain high. Earlier in February, Lt Gen PP Singh, during his tenure as VCOAS, honored six Indian Army units with Unit Citations for their exemplary service. Among the recipients was the Intelligence and Field Security Unit (IFSU), which has been deployed in the strategically sensitive Leh-Ladakh region. The awards were presented on February 5, 2026, during a ceremony held in conjunction with Army Day celebrations. Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, the then VCOAS, presented the citations to the Commanding Officer of IFSU, Colonel Jitendra Singh, and Subedar Major Mandeep Singh. The IFSU’s contributions to national security have been recognized for their sustained operations in some of the most challenging and remote areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).#lt_gen_dheeraj_seth #vcoas #lt_gen_pp_singh #western_army_commander #intelligence_and_field_security_unit
