CDS ADVOCATES FOR FOSTERING JOINT CULTURE IN ARMED FORCES
Why in the news?
- General Anil Chauhanemphasisesjointness and integration for creating operational ITCs, separating operational functions from administrative tasks.
- ITCs lead to reforms like multi-domain operations, merging space and cyberspace with traditional domains, and digitization of battlefield information.
AboutTheaterisation of Armed Forces:
- Integrates capabilities of army, air force, and navy for optimal resource utilisation.
- Creates theatre command/unit with elements from all three services.
- Deploys unified command structure, assigns specific geographical regions for operational roles.
- Adopted by major countries like China, Russia, US, UK, and France.
- Shekatkar committee recommended creation of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and theatre commands for structural changes in defence management.
source:scribd
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