Colonel Puneet Sharma is presently serving in the Indian Army. He has commanded a regiment in Srinagar and has rich operational experience across diverse terrains. Besides Regimental and Staff tenure, he had the privilege of Instructional tenure in the CAT ‘A’ establishment. Alongside his professional career, he has pursued higher studies in mass communication, military studies and defence Management, and is currently undertaking a master’s programme in Mass Communication and Journalism (Final Year).

The Officer has done the Long Gunnery Staff Course and Technical Staff Officers Course, besides other mandatory courses. He has also completed a number of certificate courses in Information Warfare as well as an FDP/Capacity Building Programme on National Security and Conflict Analysis for Sustainable Peace from Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU). His blend of field experience and academic engagement underpins his research focus on emerging
domains of warfare, particularly cognitive and information security challenges relevant to India’s national defence.

In recognition of his professional excellence and dedication, he was honoured with two GOC-in-C Commendation Cards during his service.