Various security forces and their mandate Flashcards
Theatre command in North
Integrated Northern Theatre Command, J&K
Theatre command in West
Integrated Western Theatre command, Rajasthan
Southern Command in South
Integrated Southern Theatre command, Vishakapatnam
Independent command
Andaman & Nicobar Command
Conclusion phrase
“From many to few” principle
Challenges
Individual service - autonomy loss
Additional layers of bureacracy
Logistical complexities-movement of troops, equipments
Link with international relations
Careful consideration to avoid escalating conflicts with neighbouring countries
Geographical challenges
Logistical challenges due to different terrains in India
Advantages
Better disaster management
Enhancing regional influence
Improved Joint Ops
Examples of other countries with Theatre commands
China - 5 theatre commands
USA: Pacific Command
USA theatre command names
USA: Pacific command, central command
China theatre commands
5 theatre commands in China
Define theatre command structure
various military units consolidation = single command, geographical region wise
Which borders guarded by BSF
Pak & Bangladesh border
Which borders Assam Rifles
Guards Myanmar border
Roles of security forces
Patrolling
Manning observational post
Securing strategic infrastructure
Security forces for marine protection
Coastal police stations
Indian Navy
Indian Coast Guard
Maritime security challenges
Traditional - geopolitical rivalry
Territorial disputes
Military modernization
Non-Traditional maritime security challenges
Piracy, Smuggling,
Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing ( IUUF)
Disasters, Oil Spill
NIA
Federal counter terror agency to investigate offences and provision of special court for NIA trials
