Armed forces still far away from launching joint operations: Army Chief
at despite rich experience, the three services of the armed forces have a long way to go in launching joint operations.
He also added that regular holding of joint exercises and setting up of integrated commands like Tri-Service Command at Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Strategic Command have led to development of a certain degree of synergy among the three services.Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies in the national capital, General Singh called for increased synergies among the armed forces.
Envisaging the next step in making the armed forces more integrated and cohesive, the General, who is set to retire next month called for setting up of an Integrated Theatre Command, comprising of top commanders of armed forces, and top officials from Defence Ministry and External Affairs Ministry.
He also said that creation of an Aerospace Command would take place ’shortly’ and the views of the army have already been given to the government.
He expressed hope that the Centre would help in achieving synergies in operations, formulation of joint policies and concepts and integrating procurements.
The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies will function under the Chief of Integrated Staff to the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), headed by Lt Gen H S Lidder.
It will train military and civilian professionals in the field of Joint Warfare and Practices and will act as an independent think tank of the Defence Ministry.
The Centre will act as a semi autonomous body promoting Joint Warfare Studies at the strategic, operational and tactical levels.
It will also cater to various Ministries, Intelligence Agencies and other Government departments associated with Integrated Defence Staff Headquarters in matters of national security.
The prime objectives of the Centre are promotion of joint strategies among the three services and conduct studies and research in joint war fighting. (ANI)
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