Andaman and Nicobar Command
| Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) | |
|---|---|
Insignia of Andaman and Nicobar Command | |
| Founded | 1 October 2001 (24 years, 5 months ago) |
| Country | India |
| Branch | Indian Armed Forces |
| Type | Integrated tri-services command |
| Role | Theatre Command |
| Headquarters | Sri Vijaya Puram |
| Equipment |
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| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar |
| Chief of Staff | Major General Ajay Feroze Shah |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | Sukhoi Su-30 MKI |
| Cargo helicopter | Mi-17 V5 |
| Multirole helicopter | HAL Dhruv |
| Utility helicopter | HAL Chetak |
| Reconnaissance | Dornier 228 |
| Transport | |
The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) is a integrated tri-services command of the Indian Armed Forces, based at Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a Union Territory of India. It was created in 2001 to safeguard India's strategic interests in Southeast Asia and the Strait of Malacca by increasing rapid deployment of military assets in the region. It provides logistical and administrative support to naval ships which are sent on deployment to East Asia and the Pacific Ocean.