Johnson P Mathew

Lieutenant General Johnson P Mathew PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM is a serving general officer of the Indian Army. He currently serves as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC). He previously served as General Officer Commanding Uttar Bharat Area, prior to that he was General Officer Commanding III Corps.

Early life and education
The General Officer is an alumnus of Sainik School, Kazhakootam. He then attended the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy. He is a graduate of Defence Services Staff College, Army War College and Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA) course at Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi.

Military career
He was commissioned into the Punjab Regiment on 14 December 1985 from the Indian Military Academy. He has undertaken Instructional appointments at National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Officers Training Academy, Chennai, his staff appointments include service in Mtn Division, Counter Insurgency environment, Sub Area and key appointments at Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (ARMY). He has command experience of conventional and counter insurgency operations in Northern/Eastern theatres and has commanded III Corps.

Personal life
The general officer is married to Mrs Ambili Johnson and they have two sons, Ashwin and Aaron.

Awards and decorations
He has been awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2024, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal in 2022, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal.