India's Military Transformation: Joint Commanders Conference

The first Joint Commanders' Conference (JCC) took place in Lucknow on September 4, 2024, with the theme 'Sashakt and Surakshit Bharat: Transforming Armed Forces'.

Conference Overview and Participants

The first Joint Commanders' Conference (JCC) commenced on September 4, 2024, in Lucknow.
Theme: 'Sashakt and Surakshit Bharat: Transforming Armed Forces'
Led by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan

Attended by:

- Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi
- Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
- Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Choudhari
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh scheduled to attend on the second day

Key Focus Areas and Discussions

Shaping the future of India's military to adapt to changing operational environments
Reviewing current security situations and defence preparedness
Emphasizing the importance of jointness and integration across various domains
Establishing command and control centers with requisite infrastructure
Focusing on operational preparedness to meet emerging challenges
Discussing the need for modernization to stay ready and achieve strategic autonomy
Deliberating on the roadmap for integration among the three services

Proposed Theatre Commands

CDS Chauhan has prepared a blueprint for three theatre commands:

1. Northern Theatre Command (Lucknow): Operational role against China

2. Western Theatre Command (Jaipur): Operational role against Pakistan

3. Maritime Theatre Command (Thiruvananthapuram): Operational role in the Indian Ocean

Theatre commanders will be equal in rank to military chiefs
They will take direct orders from political leadership
Aimed at synergizing the three services at the operational level

Challenges and Implications

Need to overcome colonial mindset and develop new battle tactics suited to the Indian subcontinent

Addressing nervousness within armed forces about impending changes
Importance of basing theatre commands on military doctrine and mission
Shifting from air-land battles to multi-dimensional warfare
Reducing over-reliance on battle doctrines of P-5 powers
Balancing the creation of theatre commands with existing power structures
Adapting to global instability and potential crises in the region

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