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What are role power of CDS?
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) administers the operations of the three forces– the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force, and the Indian Navy. The Chief of Defence Staff also plays the role of military advisor on important defence and strategic issues for the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of India.
Who is the present Chief of Army Staff?
General Manoj Mukund Naravane
The current COAS is General Manoj Mukund Naravane, serving since 31 December 2019….Chief of the Army Staff (India)
| Chief of the Army Staff | |
|---|---|
| Status | Military branch chief |
| Abbreviation | COAS |
| Member of | Strategic Policy Group Defence Planning Committee Defence Acquisition Council |
What does the chief of staff do?
The chief of staff generally works behind the scenes to solve problems, mediate disputes, and deal with issues before they are brought to the chief executive. Often chiefs of staff act as a confidant and advisor to the chief executive, acting as a sounding board for ideas.
How much does the chief of staff of the army make?
The average salary for a Chief of Staff is $125,617 per year in United States, which is 18\% lower than the average US Army salary of $154,182 per year for this job.
What is the role of the new chief of Defence Staff?
(Express Photo: Neeraj Priyadarshi) In his Independence Day address Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff to provide “effective leadership at the top level” to the three wings of the armed forces, and to help improve coordination among them.
Is there a Chiefs of Staff Committee in India?
India has had a feeble equivalent known as the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (CoSC); but this is a toothless office, given the manner in which it is structured. The seniormost among the three Service Chiefs is appointed to head the CoSC, an office that lapses with the incumbent’s retirement.
What is the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS)?
In preparation for the post, the government created the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) in late 2002, which was to eventually serve as the CDS’s Secretariat. However, over the past 17 years, this has remained yet another nebulous department within the military establishment.
Why does long-term defence planning suffer?
Long-term defence planning suffers as day-to-day priorities dominate. Also, the Prime Minister and Defence Minister do not have the benefit of the views and expertise of military commanders, in order to ensure that higher level defence management decisions are more consensual and broadbased.