With the appointment of Lt Gen Manoj Naravane as the next Army Chief, all three services heads have now a common Indian Air Force connection. While Admiral Karambir Singh took over as Navy Chief on May 31, Bhadauria assumed office on September 30. Naravane's appointment was cleared on December 16 on Vijay Diwas to be appointed as the 28th Army Chief who would be having 28 months in office.