Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff reviewing the guard of honour at HQ Western Air Command, Subroto Park, New Delhi during WAC Commander’s Conference on 23 Oct 17.

New Delhi. 24 Oct, 2017.Brainstorming on critical analysis and measures to enhance operational preparedness, further improvement in maintenance practices and ensuring fool-proof physical and cyber security was the aim of this year’s Western Air Command, Station Commanders’ Conference.

Air Officers Commanding / Station Commanders of all Air Force Stations under Headquarter Western Air Command and all Principal Staff officers at HQ WAC attended the conference. The Chief Guest, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of Air Staff was received by Air Marshal C Hari Kumar, AVSM VM VSM ADC, Air Officer Commanding in Chief of Western Air Command. On arrival, the CAS was presented a ceremonial guard of honour.

 

 

Commanders of Western Air Command are being introduced to Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff, at HQ Western Air Command, Subroto Park, New Delhi on 23 Oct 17.
Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff presenting Best Overall Performance “Fighter Squadron” Trophy to Air Commodore DV Khot, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Halwara, at HQ Western Air Command, Subroto Park, New Delhi during WAC Commanders’ Conference on 23 Oct 17.

Addressing the Commanders, the CAS emphasized the need to enhance mission capability of all platforms and weapon systems. He reiterated the need for development and upkeep of operational infrastructure and continuous orientation of human resource so as to absorb induction of new technologies for a smooth transition of the IAF into a potent Aerospace power. The Chief re-emphasized the importance and pivotal role of Western Air Command in all future conflicts and in humanitarian assistance and Disaster Relief Missions. He appreciated the aerospace safety record of WAC and urged the commanders to continue the earnest efforts towards creating an environment for safe operations.

He appreciated the rapid response and untiring efforts of Western Air Command in providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in recent times, which included numerous casualty evacuation and transportation of live organs. He exhorted the commanders to revise their plans in consonance with lessons learnt during various exercises to bolster the mission capability of WAC. CAS made a special mention on the need to maintain very high levels of vigil to ensure security of our air bases in the backdrop of the existing internal security situation.

Commanders of Western Air Command in group photograph with Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff, at HQ Western Air Command, Subroto Park, New Delhi on 23 Oct 17.
Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff addressing personnel in hollow square , prior to his departure from HQ Western Air Command at Subroto Park, New Delhi on 23 Oct 17.

The CAS was accompanied by Mrs Kamalpreet Dhanoa, President Air Force Wives Welfare Association (AFWWA), who was received by Mrs Devika Hari Kumar, President AFWWA (Regional). Mrs Kamalpreet Dhanoa presided over the Board of Management Meeting of AFWWA (Regional) and reviewed various welfare activities undertaken by local AFWWA Units of Western Air Command. She also interacted with the Sanginis of WAC.