Paper: GS – III, Subject: Internal Security, Topic: Security Forces and their mandate, Issue: Integrated Theatre Commands (ITCs).
Context:
In his book, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan outlines the proposed restructuring of the Indian Armed Forces into Integrated Theatre Commands (ITCs), where theatre commanders will be in charge of operational execution (force application), while service chiefs will focus on raising, training, and sustaining (RTS) the forces.
- This marks a shift toward a more joint and efficient military structure.
Key Takeaways:
About Theatre Commands:
- A theatre command in the military refers to a specific geographical area where military operations are planned, coordinated, and executed under a single command.
- Aim: To enhance coordination and synergy among the Army, Navy and Air Forces.
- Practiced in: Currently, almost all major countries like China, Russia, the US, the UK and France work on this concept. In the US and China these theatre commands are based on the region of operation, but India is taking a different approach.
- India’s theatre commands adhere to the concept of ‘One Border One Force,’ which ensures focused and efficient management.
- In India, the Shekatkar Committee (in 2015) had recommended the creation of 3 integrated theatre commands northern for the China border, western for the Pakistan border, and southern for the maritime role.
Need for Theatre Command in India:
Conclusion: The establishment of theater commands, aimed at optimizing resource utilization and fostering greater integration among armed forces personnel, underscores a strategic shift towards a more cohesive and synchronized defense framework.
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