Theatre Command: India Plans Rotational CDS And Three-Star Theatre Commanders In Phased Integration Model

India’s defence establishment is moving closer to finalising a theatre command model that will introduce a rotational system for the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), assign limited operational roles to Service Chiefs, and appoint three-star officers as theatre commanders with an emphasis on institution-building.The arrangement is designed to balance continuity with gradual reform, ensuring
India’s defence establishment is moving closer to finalising a theatre command model that will introduce a rotational system for the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), assign limited operational roles to Service Chiefs, and appoint three-star officers as theatre commanders with an emphasis on institution-building.The arrangement is designed to balance continuity with gradual reform, ensuring
Go to Source