Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee

Background

The three services are taking steps to improve ‘jointmanship’ and have agreed on the appointment of a Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee. This proposal has been forwarded to the Defence Ministry and it is being examined there.

Need for permanent Chairman

  • For better coordination and co-operative practices among the three services due to present challenges. Eg:- anti-piracy operations require the use of naval power supported by ground and air power
  • To provide single point military advice to government.
  • Lack of coordination among the three service chiefs is detrimental to the security of the nation in the event of a war.eg:- The minimal use of the Air Force against China in 1962 and Kargil incursions in 1999.
  • The present system of military organization was adapted from the needs of the colonial power whose main aim was to subjugate the indigenous population but was not designed to handle external threats.
  • Fighting war at multiple fronts requires joint strategy, judicious use of resources between the different fronts and unity of command, which can only be effectively handled by the CDS system.
  • It will help to portray India’s military as a single, viable and effective war machine.
  • Streamline long-term defence planning and procurement purpose.

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