VASCO: Rear Admiral Philipose George Pynumootil, NM, assumed charge as Flag Officer Commanding Goa Naval Area and Flag Officer Naval Aviation on Saturday.
He will take over duties from Rear Admiral Puneet K Bahl, who will assume charge as Flag Officer Maharashtra Area, states a naval press note.
Rear Admi Pynumootil is an alumnus of the Lawrence School, Lovedale and the National Defence Academy (67th course) and was commissioned into the Indian Navy on January 1, 1986. Rear Adm Pynumootil has also undergone the Staff Course and the Higher Air Command Course. He is a post graduate in Defence & Strategic Studies and holds an M Phil (Political Studies). He is an alumnus of the Royal College of Defence Studies, London and attained an MA (International Security & Strategy) from Kings College, London.
