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**Lieutenant General Manish Erry Takes Command of Defence Services Staff College**

**Wellington, Coonoor, September 18, 2025** – Lieutenant General Manish Erry assumed command of the prestigious Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington, Coonoor today, succeeding Lieutenant General Virendra Vats. The handover marks the end of Lieutenant General Vats’ distinguished three-year tenure, during which he focused on bolstering academic rigor, promoting joint training initiatives, and strengthening international military partnerships at the Tri-Services institution.

Lieutenant General Erry, a National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy alumnus, was commissioned into the 9 Jammu And Kashmir Light Infantry in 1988. A highly decorated officer with 37 years of experience, he has held several key command positions, including commanding a battalion in the Northern Glacier and high-altitude areas at Chushul, raising an Infantry Brigade in the Eastern Theatre, commanding a Mountain Division and later leading the Gajraj Corps in the Eastern Theatre. His prior appointments include Inspector General (Operations) at Headquarters National Security Guard, Chief of Staff of South Western Command and Director General of Strategic Planning at the Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army).

Upon assuming command, Lieutenant General Erry thanked the civilian staff and local community for their ongoing support of the DSSC. He reiterated his dedication to enhancing the college’s standing as a leading center for professional military education and jointmanship.

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