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USI - Chief of Air Staff Essay Competition


Based on the request of Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Air), an essay competition open to all commissioned officers of the Indian Indian Air Force has been instituted in 2024, with the first competition being evaluated in 2025.

The topic for the current year is ‘Transformation of the Indian Air Force for Future Ready Joint Operations’.

Participants are invited to explore and critically analyse topics related aerospace operations. Essays wil be evaluated by a distinguished panel of experts based on depth of research, originality, clarity, and strategic insight.

They winner will be awarded a Gold Medal to the winner and/or a cash prize of ?45,000 for the winner, and the runner up wil receive a Silver Medal and a cash award of ?30,000. The Winners will also receive USI life membership gratis.

Leaflet for 2025

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