The Indian Air Force has appointed Group Captain Shalija Dhami as the commander of a frontline combat unit in the western sector. This is the first time in the history of the Indian Air Force that a woman has been given command of a frontline combat unit.
Captain Dhami was born in Ludhiana, Punjab and completed his graduation with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electronics and Communication.
Capt Dhami was commissioned as a helicopter pilot in 2003 and has over 2800 hours of flying experience. She was also the flight commander of a helicopter unit in the Western Sector.
In her fifteen years with the Air Force, Wing Commander Dhami has been flying helicopters and became the first woman flying instructor as well as the first woman to earn permanent commission in the flying branch.
Captain Dhami is currently assigned to the Operations Division of a Frontline Command Headquarters and has received two Citations from the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief.
Earlier this year, Captain Shiva Chauhan of the Indian Army’s Fire and Fury Corps became the first woman officer to be operationally deployed in Siachen. In January, Capt Chauhan received a three-month assignment at Kumar Post in Siachen, which is situated at an altitude of about 15,600 feet.
questions to ask
Q1 In which year Shalija Dhami joined IAF?
2003. Capt Dhami was commissioned as a helicopter pilot.
Q2 Who is the first woman to be appointed as the commander of a combat unit?
Captain Shalija Dhami.
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