Government working on the formation of Integrated Theatre Command
Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Defence; Security
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The government is working on the formation of integrated theatre commands after the appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
Key takeaways
An integrated theatre command envisions a unified command of the three Services, under a single commander, for geographical theatres (areas) that are of strategic and security concern.
Such a commander will be able to bear all resources at his disposal with greater efficiency.
The commander will not be answerable to individual Services.
Integration of the three forces will also avoid duplication of resources.
The integration will strengthen cohesion in the defence establishment.
Do you know?
The Shekatkar committee has recommended the creation of 3 integrated theatre commands — northern for the China border, western for the Pakistan border, and southern for the maritime role.
