Rahul Vilas Gokhale
Rahul Vilas Gokhale | |
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| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Indian Navy |
| Service years | 1 January 1992 – present |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Service number | 03857-R |
| Commands | Western Fleet INS Circars INS Kolkata (D63) INS Khukri (P49) |
| Awards | Yudh Seva Medal Nao Sena Medal |
| Alma mater | Indian Naval Academy |
Vice Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale, YSM, NM is a serving Flag officer in the Indian Navy. He currently serves as the Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command. He was the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet during Operation Sindoor for which he was awarded the Yudh Seva Medal. He earlier command the naval base INS Circars and the guided missile destroyer INS Kolkata (D63).