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GOC Full Form

GOC Full Form

Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Mar 02, 2023 12:12 PM IST

What is the full form of GOC?

If you are looking for information regarding GOC. It refers to the General Officer Commanding.This title is given in the armies of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth officers. The GOC is the position in the British II corps (three-star star appointment). GOC means the Warrant Officer of Class-I. The current GOC 3 division officer is Major General Ibrahim Salau Ali. He became the 41st officer of the GOC 3 division in the Nigerian Army.

About GOC

The GOC's role in the Indian Army is who leads or heads the Training and Operational Command of the Indian Army. Currently, there are seven appointments.

These are as follows:

  • General Officer Commanding in Chief Central Command

  • General Officer Commanding in Chief Eastern Command

  • General Officer Commanding in Chief Northern Command

  • General Officer Commanding in Chief Southern Command

  • General Officer Commanding in Chief Southern Western Command

  • General Officer Commanding in Chief Western Command

  • General Officer Commanding Chief Army Training Command

Role of GOC

In India, Lt. Gen Nav k Khanduri is the current general officer commanding the Indian Army. The Indian Army is the third-largest army in the world and its role is to protect our nation from terrorists and protect civilians from natural calamities.

Here the GOC is the one who leads and gives the training to the soldiers and makes decisions for the welfare of the nation. There are thirteen corps in the Indian Army and these are headed by the GOC which is usually known as the Corps Commander or the Lieutenant General Rank.

Positions

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief South Western Command Lieutenant General- Amardeep Singh Bhinder. General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command- Surinder Singh Mahal Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command-Ajai Singh.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many GOCs are there in the Indian Army?

The Indian Army  Commanders who head the Training & Operational Commands hold the title of GOC-in-C. There are seven appointments currently.

2. What is the highest rank in the Indian Army?

The highest rank in the Indian Army is the Field Marshal. In the Indian Army – these two commendable posts are led by two brave soldiers,  Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and Field Marshal KM Cariappa.

3. How many general officers are in the army?

 In the US Army generals are 231. US Navy generals are 162. US Air Force generals live 198. US Marine Corps generals are  62.

4. What is GOC in salary?

The average GOC salary ranges from approximately ₹5.9 Lakhs per year for a Senior Associate to ₹ 5.9 Lakhs per year for a Senior Associate.

5. Who is the major general of the Indian Army?

Manoj Pande is the current General of the Indian Army or Chief of the Army Staff, who took over the office on April 30, 2022.

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