Indian Air Force was established in 1932. It has its headquarters at Delhi. The chief officer is Air Chief and is supported by Air Chief Marshal, Air Force Assistant Marshal, Air Officer In-charge (Administration), Air Officer In-charge (Personnel) and Air Officer In-charge (Maintenance). India had only 10 squadrons at the time of Independence in 1947 which has now increased to 50 as if now.
There are seven Commands which has 5 fighters and 2 supporters. Indian Air Force is the fourth largest air force in the world with more than 1,500 active aircrafts and 1,50,000 personnel.
Designations
The posts held in descending order are:
- Air Chief Marshal
- Air Marshal
- Air Vice Marshal
- Air Commander
- Group Captain
- Wing Commander
- Squadron Leader
- Flight Lieutenant
- Flying Officer
Commands
Indian Air Force is divided into five major commands and 2 supporting commands. These commands and their headquarters are:
| Name | Headquarter |
Western Command
| New Delhi |
Eastern Command
| Shilong |
Central Command
| Allahabad |
South West Command
| Jodhpur |
Southern Command
| Trivandrum |
Supporting Commands Name
| Headquarter |
Training Command
| Bengaluru |
| Store Command | Nagpur |
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