The military has submitted a formal proposal to the Ministry of Defence for the creation of theatre commands. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan has sent the proposal to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh after years of deliberations with the chiefs of the three armed forces. The plan will require approval from the Ministry of Defence as well as the Cabinet Committee on Security. According to sources, the proposal recommends appointing four-star theatre commanders, placing them on par with the Service chiefs. The concept of geographically defined theatre commands also involves decisions on operationalisation. The three Service chiefs have shared…
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