Appointment of new service chiefs

The appointment of new service chiefs is a significant event in the military hierarchy of a country. Here's an overview of the recent appointments:

India:

• On December 30, 2021, the Indian government appointed new chiefs for the three armed forces:
  • General Manoj Naravane as the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS)
  • Admiral R. Hari Kumar as the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS)
  • Air Chief Marshal V. R. Chaudhari as the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS)

Pakistan:

• On November 27, 2021, the Pakistan government appointed new chiefs for the three armed forces:
  • General Asim Munir as the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS)
  • Admiral Mian Zafar Hassan as the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS)
  • Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar as the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS)

United States:

• On August 26, 2021, the US government appointed new chiefs for the three branches of the military:
  • General Mark A. Milley as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS)
  • Admiral Michael M. Gilday as the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
  • General Charles Q. Brown Jr. as the Chief of Space Operations (CSO)
  • General James C. McConville as the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA)
  • General Charles E. Brown Jr. as the Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF)
  • General James C. McConville as the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA)

China:

• On December 31, 2021, the Chinese government appointed new chiefs for the People's Liberation Army (PLA):
  • General Li Qiaoming as the Chief of the General Staff Department (CGS)
  • Admiral Miao Hua as the Chief of the PLA Navy (PLAN)
  • General Ding Xuing as the Chief of the PLA Air Force (PLAAF)

Russia:

• On August 25, 2021, the Russian government appointed new chiefs for the Russian Armed Forces:
  • General Valery Gerasimov as the Chief of the General Staff (CGS)
  • Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov as the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy (RUSN)
  • General Sergey Sukhorenkov as the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Air Force (RuAF)

These appointments are significant as they reflect the leadership and strategic direction of each country's military. The new service chiefs will play a crucial role in shaping the military's policies, strategies, and operations, and will be responsible for ensuring the country's national security and defense.