Johnson P Mathew

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Johnson P Mathew
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Chief Of Integrated Defence Staff
In office
3 April 2023 30 April 2025

Lieutenant General Johnson P Mathew PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM is a retired general officer of the Indian Army. He previously served as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC). He previously served as General Officer Commanding Uttar Bharat Area, [2] prior to that he was General Officer Commanding III Corps. [3] [4]

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Early life and education

The General Officer is an alumnus of Sainik School, Kazhakootam. [5] He then attended the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy. He is a graduate of Defence Services Staff College, Army War College and Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA) course at Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi. [6]

Military career

He was commissioned into the Punjab Regiment on 14 December 1985 from the Indian Military Academy. [6] He has undertaken Instructional appointments at National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Officers Training Academy, Chennai, his staff appointments include service in Mtn Division, Counter Insurgency environment, Sub Area and key appointments at Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (ARMY). He has command experience of conventional and counter insurgency operations in Northern/Eastern theatres and has commanded III Corps. [3]

Personal life

The general officer is married to Mrs Ambili Johnson and they have two sons, Ashwin and Aaron. [6]

Awards and decorations

He has been awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal [7] in 2024, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal [8] in 2022, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal.

Param Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg Uttam Yudh Seva Medal ribbon.svg
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg IND Samanya Seva medal.svg
IND Special Service Medal Ribbon.svg IND Sainya Seva Medal Ribbon.svg IND High Altitude Medal Ribbon.svg 75yearmedal.svg
IND 50th Anniversary Independence medal.svg IND 30 Years Long Service Ribbon.svg IND 20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg IND 9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg
Param Vishisht Seva Medal Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vishisht Seva Medal Samanya Seva Medal
Special Service Medal Sainya Seva Medal High Altitude Service Medal 75th Independence Anniversary Medal
50th Independence Anniversary Medal 30 Years Long Service Medal 20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal

Dates of rank

InsigniaRankComponentDate of rank
Second Lieutenant of the Indian Army.svg Second Lieutenant Indian Army 14 December 1985
Lieutenant of the Indian Army.svg Lieutenant Indian Army14 December 1987 [9]
Captain of the Indian Army.svg Captain Indian Army14 December 1990 [10]
Major of the Indian Army.svg Major Indian Army14 December 1996 [11]
Lieutenant Colonel of the Indian Army.svg Lieutenant Colonel Indian Army16 December 2004 [12]
Colonel of the Indian Army.svg Colonel Indian Army15 August 2006 [13]
Brigadier of the Indian Army.svg Brigadier Indian Army27 July 2012 (acting)
1 November 2012 (substantive, with seniority from 5 November 2010) [14]
Major General of the Indian Army.svg Major General Indian Army2 April 2018 (seniority from 1 June 2015) [15]
Lieutenant General of the Indian Army.svg Lieutenant General Indian Army1 May 2020 [16]

References

  1. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1999669
  2. "Lt Gen J P Mathew took over command of HQ Uttar Bharat Area". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Lieutenant General Johnson P Mathew, took over reins of the Spear Corps on 10 Feb 2021 from Lieutenant General RP Kalita". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  4. "Assam: Lt Gen Johnson P Mathew takes over spear corps". 10 February 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  5. "High-flying alumni relive old times at Sainik School". The Hindu. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 "Lt Gen Johnson P Mathew. CISC".
  7. "75th Republic Day: President approves Gallantry awards to 80 Armed Forces personnel, including 12 posthumous". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  8. "GALLANTRY AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS TO ARMY ON REPUBLIC DAY 2022". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  9. "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 22 July 1989. p. 1000.
  10. "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)". The Gazette of India. 1 February 1992. p. 203.
  11. "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)". The Gazette of India. 29 March 1997. p. 503.
  12. "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)". The Gazette of India. 16 July 2005. p. 1127.
  13. "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)". The Gazette of India. 15 August 2009. p. 1384.
  14. "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)". The Gazette of India. 27 September 2014. p. 1715.
  15. "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)". The Gazette of India. 25 December 2021. p. 2961.
  16. "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)". The Gazette of India. 5 November 2022. p. 3374.
Military offices
Preceded by General Officer Commanding III Corps
2021 - 2022
Succeeded by
Preceded by General Officer Commanding Uttar Bharat Area
2022 - 2023
Preceded by Chief of Integrated Defence Staff
3 April 2023 - 30 April 2025
Succeeded by