Keeping in view the challenges in creating integrated theatre commands, examine how the theatricalisation of commands can lead to greater integration and rationalisation of manpower and resources among the three services. (Answer in 250 words)

Bipin Rawat's (First CDS) dream of ITC, also recommended by DB Shekarkar and Kargil Review Committee are a needed reform for strengthening defence and rationalizing resources. ITC Three Services → Integrated → Geographical Location - Army - Army - North - Navy - Navy - South - Airforce - Airforce - East West Challenges: i) Huitancy among tri-services due to competition, infexisme rivalry ii) Will require complex overhaul and can be time-consuming iii) Defence in trans-binary theatre can be affected → leading to issues

iv) Appointment of Head of ITC will be on issue due to tri-service having different models and needs v) Creating a 'chain of command' integration of resources can be challenging How ITC can lead to integration and rationalization of manpower and resources: i) Saves multiplicity of command and hierarchy ii) Makes defence structure leaner and faster and efficient iii) Pooling of resources will allow in rationalizing extra cost iv) Enhanced coordination during emergency services → faster decision making and actions

making and action taken. i) Area wise successful action possible as per specific requirement of the needs by weaken sector → Desert Ladakh coast. (by Island command L Andaman → Naval command component involved. Thus, ITC is an important reform and proper consultation of all stakeholder must be taken to implement it.

— Nisar Dishant Amrutlal · AIR 19