The Commandant of the National Defence College in India is the overall in-charge of all the functioning of the
National Defence College including academics and administration. The Commandant of the college is a
Three-star rank officer from the three Services in rotation for a term of two years.
History
In July 1959,
Lieutenant General
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Kanwar Bahadur Singh was appointed the first Commandant of the college. By the end of the year, he formulated detailed plans including the aim and the charter of NDC as well as the scope of studies at the college. The Chiefs of Staff cleared approved them on December 25, 1959.
Organisation
The Commandant is supported by seven Senior Directing Staff (3 from the Indian Army and 1 each from the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Civil Service and the Foreign Service). Administration is looked after by the Secretary under the Commandant and is supported by a number of Staff Officers.
List of Commandants
List of Commandants by branches of service
Army - 14
Navy - 11
Air Force - 10
See also
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Commandant of the Indian Military Academy
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Commandant of the National Defence Academy
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Commandant of Indian Naval Academy
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References
{{Indian military academies and colleges
Indian Army
Indian military appointments