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  • May 13, 2024
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ARMED FORCES CONSIDER VICE CDS, DEPUTY CDS ROLES WITH CLARITY

Why in the news?

Armed Forces plan integrated theatre commands with Vice CDS, Deputy CDS appointments and location proposals for theatre command headquarters.

source:brainly

 About Vice CDS and Deputy CDS Appointments:

  • The Armed Forces are preparing for integrated theatre commands and considering appointing a Vice Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and a Deputy CDS.
  • The Vice CDS is expected to oversee strategic planning and capability development, while the Deputy CDS will handle operations and intelligence coordination.
  • Western Theatre Command: Jaipur is proposed as its headquarters, leveraging the Army’s South Western Command presence.
  • Northern Theatre Command: Likely to be based in Lucknow.
  • Maritime Theatre Command: Initially planned for Karwar, it might be situated in Coimbatore, incorporating IAF’s Central and Southern Air Commands.
What areIntegrated Theatre Commands?

  • Integrated Theatre Commands unify resources from the Army, Navy, and Air Force under one commander to secure a specific geographic area.
  • Proposed as a recommendation by the military reforms commission led by Lt. General (ret.) DB Shekatkar.
  • India currently has 17 commands: 7 Army, 7 Air Force, and 3 Navy, each led by a four-star military commander.