Keeping in view the challenges in creating integrated theatre commands, examine how the theatricalisation of commands can lead to greater integration and rationalisation of manpower and resources among the three services.

Theatricalisation of Command is defined as transforming Indian Armed Force to Theatre Command commanded by single officer over all personnel & asset Challenges of Theatricalisation I. Logistical Challenge (1) Separation of assets leaders of 3 forces (IAF only has 32 squadron against needed 42) (2) Unified Command: Creating issue of subordination Eg Kapoor 3 Theatre Command II. Manpower Challenge (1) Inf War: due to in-fighting blu wal forces. (2) Tough Decisions to amalgamate integrate function. (3) Battalion Regiment Structure: Maybe hampered due to conflict regimental ethos. Eg Gorkha Panjab, Odaf regiment

Advantages of Theatricalisation (1) Greater Integration 1.1 Better Synergy: between all forces due to unified leadership (Kausil Committee) 1.2 Battle Ready to fight "two Cabinet foot" wave (Geokal Committee) 1.3 Greg Wayfair: Theatre Commands better equipped to handle II: Eduplak attack 1.4 Stimulus to Cold Start Doctrine: to quickly mobilise units & strike North / South against enemy terror (Op Brasstick) (2) Rationalisation of Manpower 2.1 Downsale / Right Armed Forces: to increase tooth- nail ratio 2.2 Higher War Capacity: By battle ready & lean force (Lt. Gen Chaudhry) (3) Rationalisation of Assets 3.1 Better Use of Assets: by unified integrated leadership. 3.2 Eliminate Duplication: of costly & time consume battle/military asset Theatricalisation of Command is the need for a battle-head, futuristic and lean Indian armed Forces for fighting new warfare (cr CDC Biptn Rawat)