Title : THE INTEGRATED THEATRE COMMAND

Date : Dec 11, 2021

Description :

Gs III

 

Topic à Internal Security of India & Security Forces

 

• What is meant by "integrated theatre commands":

 

• An integrated theatre command envisions a unified leadership of the three Services, led by a single commander, for strategic and security-sensitive geographic locations.
• The commander of such a force will be able to effectively manage all of the resources at his disposal, including the Army, Indian Air Force, and Navy.
• Individual Services will not be accountable to the consolidated theatre commander.

 

• Why is India looking for a unified theatre command:

 

• This will improve planning and military response while also lowering costs.
• While the cost may increase in the short term because all theatres will need to be equipped with adequate technology, it will be more cost-effective in the long run because all acquisitions would be coordinated.
• It will provide a cohesive approach to future warfighting.

 

• Proposals in this regard include the following:

 

• The requirement for a united approach to warfighting was highlighted in the aftermath of the Kargil combat in 1999.
• In addition to the Naresh Chandra Committee, the Kargil Review Committee and the then Group of Ministers had recommended for structural changes in higher defence management.
• The Shekatkar committee, chaired by Lt Gen. (retd) D.B. Shekatkar, advocated the formation of the CDS post and theatre commands.

 

• Source à The Hindu à 10/12/21 à Page Number 6

Tags : Kargil Review Committee, Army, Indian Air Force, and Navy