General Joginder Jaswant Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, commonly known as JJ Singh, is an Indian politician and former Army Chief. He was the 21st Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army. He was appointed on 27 November 2004, and took over the role when his predecessor, General NC Vij, retired on 31 January 2005. He was succeeded by General Deepak Kapoor. He served as the COAS from 31 January 2005, to 30 September 2007. From Wikipedia