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CDS will bring in synergy, say experts
Why is it in news?
- Recently the Union cabined gave its approval for creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
More in news
- More about CDS
(1) The CDS will be a four-star General with salary and perquisites equivalent to a Service Chief.
(2) The CDS will head the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) to be created within the Ministry of Defence (MoD)
(3) CDS will also function as Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs and also as the Permanent Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC).
- What do experts say?
(1) Change of mindset: To bring about jointness in several areas including operations, logistics, transport and training, the Services will also have to slightly change their mindset from a Service-oriented mindset to a more joint approach.”
(2) CDS as first among equals: The CDS should consolidate the headquarters of Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and the charter and has to carry the three Services along as the first among equals and ensure that the DMA is keyed into the apex decision making level.
(3) Military force to military power: The CDS has to ensure the transition of the Indian military from a military force into a military power, through optimal utilisation of the defence budget, ensuring defence preparedness and capability development, capacity enhancement and jointness as priority areas.
Source
The Hindu