Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
4. Chief of Defence staff (CDS) solves issues in planning, budgeting and force structuring for a military based on a coherent strategic vision. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the government is proceeding with the exercise to find the successor of the deceased Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of CDS to the nations security.s
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by mentioning the rationale behind creation of the post of CDS.
Body:
In the first part, He will be the single-point military adviser to the government as suggested by the Kargil Review Committee in 1999.
Next, mention the roles and responsibilities of CDS – oversees and coordinates the working of the three Services. The charter of the CDS, if implemented properly, will prepare the 15-lakh strong armed forces for the wars of the future. The CDS is mandated to ensure the Army, Navy and IAF, which often pull in different directions, truly integrate to slash wasteful expenditure amidst the ongoing severe fund crunch for military modernization because of the ballooning pay and pension bills.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stressing on the need of CDS to make India ready for new generation warfare.
