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The army chief, General V.K. Singh told his
commanders during the inauguration of their five-day
conference here Oc 10 that the force accretion
was in the pipeline as part of the efforts to
introduce "theatrisation" of combat
and support services.
Gen Singh noted that the army had already introduced
"force structuring" and various test
beds had been set up along the borders.
This would mean massive changes in the force
structures in Jammu and Kashmir that borders both
Pakistan in the West and China in the North.
"Various proposals for accretion of forces
are in the pipeline," he said, emphasising
"the need to look at infrastructural projects
along the borders with greater deliberation."
With respect to transformation, Singh mentioned
that "significant steps have been initiated
for force structuring and various test beds have
been set up for the northern and western borders
and the same will implemented once approval is
accorded for the force accretions."
"The proposals for theatrisation of combat
and support services have been completed and they
would be test-bedded during the forthcoming Southern
Command exercise 'Sudarshan Shakti' in the Rajasthan
desert. Once the efficacy (of theatrisation) is
ascertained, it would be implemented," he
said.
Gen Singh noted that the process of re-structuring
of army headquarters was in progress so that it
became "a more responsive and synergised"
organisation.
With regard to increasing the capabilities and
assets of the Army Aviation Corps, he said deliberations
were going on with the Indian Air Force at the
highest levels and the focus was to continue in
the direction as envisaged.
The army is seeking to add armed helicopters
to its aviation fleet of Chetaks and Cheetahs
so as to provide teeth to the three potent strike
corps that are the sword arms of the army.
"All these steps undertaken would ensure
that our army is more agile, responsive and effective,"
the Army Chief said.
Mindful of the security situation in India's
neighbourhood, the army chief said it was "fragile"
and it needed "due attention."
He also expressed concern over the security situation
in Afghanistan, from where the international security
force was planning a pull out by 2014.
(IANS)
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