Question 19GS3GS3
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. (Answer in 250 words)
Main Body
Bipin Rawat's (First CDS) dream of ITC, also recommended by DB Shekarkar and Kargil Review Committee are a needed reform for strengthening defence and rationalizing resources. ITC Three ServicesIntegratedGeographical Location - Army - Army - North - Navy - Navy - South - Airforce - Airforce - East West Challenges: i) Huitancy among tri-services due to competition, infexisme rivalry ii) Will require complex overhaul and can be time-consuming iii) Defence in trans-binary theatre can be affectedleading to issues
iv) Appointment of Head of ITC will be on issue due to tri-service having different models and needs v) Creating a 'chain of command' integration of resources can be challenging How ITC can lead to integration and rationalization of manpower and resources: i) Saves multiplicity of command and hierarchy ii) Makes defence structure leaner and faster and efficient iii) Pooling of resources will allow in rationalizing extra cost iv) Enhanced coordination during emergency servicesfaster decision making and actions
making and action taken. i) Area wise successful action possible as per specific requirement of the needs by weaken sectorDesert Ladakh coast. (by Island command L AndamanNaval command component involved. Thus, ITC is an important reform and proper consultation of all stakeholder must be taken to implement it.
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Conclusion
Thus, ITC is an important reform and proper consultation of all stakeholder must be taken to implement it.
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Diagram
Diagram showing ITC structure with Three Services (Army, Navy, Airforce) integrating into geographical locations (North, South, East, West)
Topper
Nisar Dishant Amrutlal
AIR 192030
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Science and Technology
Defence
Integrated Theatre Commands
Writing Stats
234
Total words
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analytical
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