G. Ashok Kumar | |
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| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Navy |
| Years of service | 1 July 1982 - 31 July 2021 |
| Rank |   Vice Admiral |
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| Awards |  Param Vishisht Seva Medal  Ati Vishisht Seva Medal  Vishisht Seva Medal |
Vice Admiral G. Ashok Kumar PVSM, AVSM, VSM is a retired Flag Officer in the Indian Navy, who is currently appointed as the first National Maritime Security Coordinator. He works within the National Security Council Secretariat under the National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.[1] He served as the 35th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. He assumed the position on 30 January 2019 from Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar who took over the Western Naval Command. He retired on 31 July 2021 after 39 years of service. He is succeeded by Vice Admiral Satish Namdeo Ghormade.[2]
- ^ "Post of Maritime Security Advisor created, Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar to don the role". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "Vice Admiral SN Ghormade to take charge as Indian Navy". Times of India. 31 July 2021.