Lt Gen (Dr) SK Gadeock, AVSM (Retd) was commissioned into the Indian Army on 11 June 1977. He is an alumnus of NDA, Khadakwasla and IMA, Dehradun. Qualified as MSc (Defence Studies), MPhil and Diploma in Senior Level Defence Management and done his Doctorate in Defence & Strategic Studies from University of Madras, Chennai with an Outstanding Grade. During his distinguished military career, he served two Presidents, viz Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy & Dr Giani Zail Singh at Rashtrapati Bhawan, was Adjutant of the prestigious NDA. He graduated from Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, commanded an Armored Brigade notably. He was Logistics Advisor to Botswana Defence Force, at Gaborone, Botswana in Africa, where he established their ‘Defence Logistics Command’. He served in coveted appointments of Operations and Administration in the Armored Divisions of the Indian Army. He was Director in Military Operations Directorate, Brigadier Quartermaster General in a Corps Headquarters in Northeastern Sector, commanded an infantry Division with distinction, was Lieutenant General General Staff (LGGS) in an Operational Command Headquarters. He was specifically selected by the Chief as Commandant, Defence Services Staff College, Wellington in 2014, where he received many national awards. He was decorated with Ati Vishisht Seva Medal by the President of India; two Chief of Army Staff Commendation Cards, for his distinguished service & and two Army Commanders Commendation Cards for contribution in operational & logistics. Defence Services Staff College was conferred with coveted Golden Peacock Training Award 2016 at Dubai and 'Special Commendation' for Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2016 by Institute of Directors, New Delhi. The Hon’ble President of India presented the ‘Presidents Colors’ to DSSC on 09 September 2016, all under his stewardship as the Commandant, for holistic transformation of the Staff College. A scholar par excellence, leading protagonist of leadership, possesses exemplary communication, interpersonal, man-management and oratory skills. The General has pristine reputation for innovative thinking, transcendent reforms and transformation in the Indian Army. Was given ‘Scholar Warrior Badge & Certificate’ by the Army Commander of Indian Army Training Command and won both the ‘Indian Books of Records’ and ‘Limca Book of Records’ for conducting the biggest ‘Nilgiris Eco Trail Run’ towards Conservation of Ecosystem & Biodiversity in the Nilgiris. Awarded ‘Lifetime Achievement’ Award 2016 for his contribution to the Armed Forces, Society and Nation building by Rotary District 3201, Rajiv Gandhi Gold Medal Award, associated with Academic Council of Madras University, on the Board of Governors of Good Shepherd International School. At London, he was bestowed with the ‘Distinguished Fellowship Award’ 2016, by Institute of Directors. He is serving at Amity University as DG Amity Institute of Defence & Strategic Studies (AIDSS), DG Amity Centre for Defence & Strategic Analysis (ACDSA), Vice President Science Technology Innovation Foundation (ASTIF), Vice Chairman Amity Institute of Defence Technology (AIDT) and Commandant, Amity Institute of Education & Training (AIET). Innovatively created the Amity ‘Think Tank’ of Defence & Strategic Studies as a global research forum and initiated the PhD, MA and BA (H) Degree programmes in Defence & Strategic Studies. Member of Governing Council ‘Raisina House’, Distinguished Member of Society for Aerospace & Maritime Defence Studies (SAMDeS), Distinguished Fellow with Forum for Global Studies (FGS) and Senior Advisor Indus International Research Foundation (IIRF). He is an environmentalist, philanthropist, accomplished ‘transformational’ leader, defence analyst and global strategist. He has published numerous professional articles in various journals of institutions in his illustrious military career and after retirement. He is incisive with his strategic insight and understanding of internal and external security issues including the emerging international dynamics. He is an exceptional motivational speaker par excellence.
