New Delhi, Aug 27 (UNI) Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan today released two landmark doctrinal publications–Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations and Joint Doctrine for Airborne and Heliborne Operations–laying down guiding principles, operational concepts and interoperability frameworks for conduct of Special Forces missions and Airborne Operations.
The two publications were released at RAN SAMWAD Tri-service seminar at the Army War College in Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya Pradesh.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and Vice Chief of the Army Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh were also present during the release ceremony.
Formulated under the aegis of Doctrine Directorate, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff with participation from the three Services, the release of the doctrines is a significant stride in enhancing joint operational capability, fostering synergy across the Services and ensuring readiness to meet emerging security challenges with precision and resolve.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief of Defence Staff lauded the three Services for their professionalism, adaptability and commitment to jointness, noting that these doctrines would serve as pivotal references for planners, commanders and operators in the evolving battlespace, an official spokesman said here.
