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http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...e-of-andaman-command/articleshow/53329023.cms
NEW DELHI: In the first restructuring of top defence management by the Modi government, the Navy is believed to have got back permanent charge of the strategic Andaman Nicobar Command, a post that it earlier shared in rotation with the Air Force and Army.
The move could be a precursor to larger changes, including the appointment of a new four-star officer who would be in charge of joint planning and operations.
In the past, the Navy, Army and Air Force would appoint a commander at Andaman on a rotational basis, with each service getting a two year slot. At present, the Navy has this slot with its two year term coming to an end on July 31. Sources have told ET that Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, who is currently heading the Andaman command, will continue at the post despite the Navy's slot coming to an end. The officer was earlier scheduled to move out as the Chief of Integrated defence Staff (CISC), another post that the three services share.
Instead, an Army Lt Gen will be appointed as the new CISC in New Delhi but it is still not clear officer has been selected. Officials told ET the move suggests the Navy has got back permanent charge of the island command, which it has been itching for, given its largely maritime role. The command could have a second in command on rotation between the air force and army to give it a tri services flavor.
The position of the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff(CISC) could be upgraded to a four star level, , giving it adequate authority to take decision on joint procurement.
NEW DELHI: In the first restructuring of top defence management by the Modi government, the Navy is believed to have got back permanent charge of the strategic Andaman Nicobar Command, a post that it earlier shared in rotation with the Air Force and Army.
The move could be a precursor to larger changes, including the appointment of a new four-star officer who would be in charge of joint planning and operations.
In the past, the Navy, Army and Air Force would appoint a commander at Andaman on a rotational basis, with each service getting a two year slot. At present, the Navy has this slot with its two year term coming to an end on July 31. Sources have told ET that Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, who is currently heading the Andaman command, will continue at the post despite the Navy's slot coming to an end. The officer was earlier scheduled to move out as the Chief of Integrated defence Staff (CISC), another post that the three services share.
Instead, an Army Lt Gen will be appointed as the new CISC in New Delhi but it is still not clear officer has been selected. Officials told ET the move suggests the Navy has got back permanent charge of the island command, which it has been itching for, given its largely maritime role. The command could have a second in command on rotation between the air force and army to give it a tri services flavor.
The position of the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff(CISC) could be upgraded to a four star level, , giving it adequate authority to take decision on joint procurement.
