Fayyaz Gilani | |
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| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
| Service/ |  Pakistan Navy |
| Years of service | 1984– 2020 |
| Rank |   Vice Admiral |
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Vice Admiral Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani HI(M) SI(M) is a retired Pakistani naval attaché and vice admiral in the Pakistan Navy and the former vice chief of the naval staff.[1][2] Before assuming the office, he was serving as Chief of Staff branch Personnel, and later was assigned onboard for Washington as an attaché of Pakistan navy and now has retired from service.[3]
Education
Gilani graduated from the Pakistan Navy War College, and later attended Pakistan National Defence University where he received naval education. He later did military operational research, gaining a master's degree from Cranfield University, in the United Kingdom.[4]
Career
Gilani was commissioned in Pakistan navy department in 1984 with operations branch appointment. He served at various posts, including commanding officer for PNS Moawin and PNS PISHIN. He served at Commander Pakistan Fleet as a chief of staff officer and naval secretary, and later, he was promoted to staff appointments of fleets and units, including operations, projects, personnel, and training and evaluation.[5]
Awards and decorations
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| Hilal-e-Imtiaz
(Crescent of Excellence) |
Sitara-e-Imtiaz
(Star of Excellence) | ||
| Tamgha-e-Baqa
1998 |
Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan
2002 |
Tamgha-e-Azm
(Medal of Conviction) (2018) |
10 Years Service Medal |
| 20 Years Service Medal | 30 Years Service Medal | 35 Years Service Medal | 40 Years Service Medal |
| Hijri Tamgha
(Hijri Medal) 1979 |
Jamhuriat Tamgha
(Democracy Medal) 1988 |
Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha
(Resolution Day Golden Jubilee Medal) 1990 |
Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan
(Independence Day Golden Jubilee Medal) 1997 |
References
- ^ "Vice Admiral Fayyaz Gilani appointed as Vice Chief of Naval Staff". www.radio.gov.pk.
- ^ "Vice Admiral Fayyaz Gilani appointed as VCNS". November 17, 2019.
- ^ Report, Recorder (November 18, 2019). "Vice Admiral Fayyaz Gilani appointed VCNS". Business Recorder.
- ^ "Vice-Admiral Fayyaz Gilani appointed as VCNS". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ "Vice Admiral Gilani appointed VCNS". The Nation. November 18, 2019.
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