AIR MARSHAL JASVIR SINGH MANN AVSM, VM
AIR OFFICER COMMANDING-IN-CHIEF
SOUTHERN  AIR COMMAND, INDIAN AIR FORCE

1. Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann AVSM, VM was commissioned in the fighter stream of Indian Air Force on 16 Dec 1989. He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy.

2. The Air Marshal has over 3000 hours of flying experience on MiG-21, Mig-29, Su-30, Rafale, Hawks, Apache, Kiran & Microlite ac. He is a ‘Pilot Attack Instructor’, HACC qualified, a graduate of ‘Defence Services Staff College’ and also postgraduate from ‘Royal Collage of Defence Studies’, London (UK). In his operational career, he has commanded a fighter squadron, been a Chief Operational Officer of a forward base and Air Officer Commanding of a premium fighter base which inducted Rafale aircraft. He also held staff appointments of Ops 1B at HQ WAC, Dte of Ops AD, Director AAIB, ACAS Ops (Off) and DG (WS) at Air HQ and Air I, AD Cdr and SOA at HQ CAC. The Air Officer has directed prestigious Joint Military Training with Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) in 2017 and Cope India-2018 (USAF & IAF) exercises. Prior to taking over as AOC-in-C, SAC, the Air Officer was Senior Air Staff Officer at HQ WAC contributing to joint op enhancement in all spheres.

3. In recognition of his of his distinguished services, he has been awarded with Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vayu Sena Medal. The Air Officer is married to Anita Mann and they are blessed with two sons following their profession as passion. He is a keen Golfer, Swimmer and a Squash Player, pursuing PhD from UPES.