Holding among the highest positions in military operations, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) is a crucial participant in the Indian Army. As a three-star Lieutenant General, the DGMO guarantees the army is ready for action and oversees planning and execution of military operations. DGMO stands for Director General of Military Operations, a senior army official who oversees military operations in India and along its borders. The DGMOs of India and Pakistan agreed to stop firing and military action on land, air and sea on 10 May 2025. As India and Pakistan announced a mutual ceasefire across land, air, and sea, attention has turned to the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) — the senior military officers who played a pivotal role in facilitating this de-escalation. These high-ranking officials are often the first point of contact between the two nations during heightened military tensions. In India, this position is usually held by a Lieutenant General. The current Indian DGMO is Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, while Pakistan’s DGMO is Maj Gen Kashif Abdullah.
