With cooling down of situation with both our western and northern neighbors, the debate about formation of Joint commands (AD, Logistics and Theatres) is again heating up.
My take
- Should not make changes in a haste.
- Should not impose the time pressure of completion within specified time.
- Prevailing conditions and circumstances should be considered.
- Any change should be gradual – so that medium can absorb the changes and stay stable.
Recommended Priority List –
1. Enhance capability of Andaman and Nicobar Command.
2. Create similar joint structure on western sea board.
3. Create joint Cyber command.
4. Create joint Space command.
5. Create joint Special Forces Command.
6. Integrate functions like:
a. Communications and network centricity.
b. Logistics.
c. Training.
d. Maintenance & Repair.
7. Consider a joint structure for Surface to Surface Missile Force.
8. Consider a joint structure to look into aspects related to:
a. Harnessing of new technology.
b. Electronic warfare.
c. ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance)
d. Communications & Networks.
9. Last comes theatre command depending upon availability of resources and favourable situation.
Value additions, views and comments are most welcome
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Very Sound Advice
Wish it reaches the right persons
Hope so sir
Agree. I am very high on a joint service orientation for UAVs, with a specialised information era cadre, as separate from the industrial era cadres, with IAF as the lead service, primarily because UAVs are airpower assets
Thanks you have given me two new ideas.
Grateful.
Air Marshal Anil Khosla, has correctly put across his views on the issues.
There is a need of joint structures, but it should be built up by strengthening the lower echelons first. And then build up or culminate in a Joint Headquarter depending on the need then of course after a through study and review.
We at times rush to create joint commands, without due forethought. Such headquarters is a huge drain on the meagre resources both manpower and physical which is in acute shortage.
Thanks for the endorsement and value addition.
Hi Anil,
Nice to read your blog. Given your experience and perspective as a top-level IAF planner, I am sure I will benefit greatly from reading your views. Please post regularly.
Cheers, Ajai
Thanks Ajai