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Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty Takes Over as Commandant of Indian Naval Academy.

Appointments | Dated: 15 Jan 2026

Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty has assumed charge as the Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy (INA) in Ezhimala, Kerala. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1989. He succeeds Vice Admiral Puneet K. Bahl.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He is a specialist in Gunnery and Missiles.
  • He has previously served as the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet.
  • INA Ezhimala is the premier training establishment for Indian Navy officers.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Vineet McCarty.
  • Role: Commandant.
  • Institution: Indian Naval Academy.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has assumed charge as the Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala?

Correct Answer: Vineet McCarty

🚀 Quick Recap:

About INA

  • Location – Ezhimala, Kerala
  • Motto – Shaping Future Naval Leadership