Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 7: Major General Ajay Feroze Shah assumed the role of Chief of Staff, Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) today, taking over from Rear Admiral Biplab Hota, Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM). Commissioned into 14th Battalion, The Brigade of the Guards in June 1991, the General Officer was serving as Major General General Staff Training (MGGS Trg) (Bravo) at Headquarters Army Training Command (HQ ARTRAC) prior to this appointment. With wide-ranging operational and staff experience, Major General Ajay Feroze Shah is expected to contribute significantly towards strengthening joint planning, coordination and operational effectiveness of this unique Joint Services Command.