Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane took over the charges as the new Chief of Army Staff on Tuesday, leading the 1.3 million-strong force. Lt Gen Naravane, who was serving as vice-chief of the army, was awarded the 'Sena Medal' (Distinguished) for effectively commanding his battalion in Jammu and Kashmir. After his appointment as next Army chief Lt Gen, MM Naravane said, "It is an honour to be given this responsibility."Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane took over the charges as the new Chief of Army Staff on Tuesday, leading the 1.3 million-strong force. Lt Gen Naravane, who was serving as vice-chief of the army, was awarded the 'Sena Medal' (Distinguished) for effectively commanding his battalion in Jammu and Kashmir. After his appointment as next Army chief Lt Gen, MM Naravane said, "It is an honour to be given this responsibility."