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Major Prabhat Mishra Wins Two US Army CGSOC Awards

6 June 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSMajor PrabhatMishra Wins TwoUS Army CGSOCAwards6 June 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

An Indian Army officer did well at a prestigious American military college, taking home two top honours in the same course.

Key facts

  • Officer: Major Prabhat Mishra, Indian Army.
  • Institution: United States Army Command and General Staff College (CGSOC).
  • Award 1: Birrer-Brookes Award for Outstanding Master of Military Arts and Science Thesis.
  • Award 2: General Douglas MacArthur Military Leadership Writing Award.
  • Distinction: first Indian officer to receive both together; fourth rank out of 1,185 officers.

Exam angle

  • Person in the news: Major Prabhat Mishra.
  • Remember both award names and the college, CGSOC.
  • Numbers: fourth position among 1,185 officers.

Test yourself

1. Major Prabhat Mishra won awards at which institution?

He studied at the US Army CGSOC.

2. Which award did Major Prabhat Mishra receive for his master's thesis?

The Birrer-Brookes Award honours an outstanding MMAS thesis.

3. Out of how many officers did Major Prabhat Mishra secure fourth rank at CGSOC?

He ranked fourth among 1,185 officers.

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