Report for formation of theatre command to be received by April 2022
The Department of Military Affairs has sought a report from the three services in connection with the establishment of a unified theatre command of the three armies for warfare. The armies have to submit the report by April 2022. The Department of Military Affairs functions under the Ministry of Defence. In connection with the formation of the theatre command, a meeting of the three army chiefs and the officers appointed to report was held under the chairmanship of CDS General Bipin Rawat on Monday. According to sources, Lt Gen YK Dimri, Commander of the Central Command in the Army and
Indian Army To Wait For Creation Of Theater Commands For Next 2-3 Years
Though the process of restructuring of forces has been initiated at several levels, there is a huge delay in the creation of Theater Command. Government sources said that it may take two-three years for the theater command to take shape. Whereas in the past it was expected that the Maritime Theater Command would be formed early this year and then the Air Defense Command. But it is clear that no theater command will be able to take shape before 2024. Government sources said on Wednesday that there will be two ground earners. These will be Western Theater Command and Eastern