Months after its mini-war with India, Pakistan is planning to introduce the designation of Commander of Defence Forces in its attempt at a unified command and better coordination among the three armed services. The defence reforms are "inspired by lessons" from Pakistan's war with India in May, reported Pakistani media outlets. There's more to it. The change, which will be brought through a constitutional amendment, is likely to give a boost to army chief Asim Munir vis-a-vis the civilian government.
The new title of Commander of Defence Forces (CDF) is under consideration "under the proposed amendment to Article 243, aimed at ensuring greater coordination and unified command among the three armed services," Pakistani daily The News reported, quoting sources.
The move, it said, was said to "have been inspired by lessons drawn from recent Pakistan-India war scenarios and the evolving nature of modern warfare that demands an integrated operational response."
On May 28, India notified new rules for unified command across the three services—Army, Navy and Air Force—to bolster effective command, control, and efficient functioning of Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs). The rules were notified amid the military tensions between India and Pakistan.
In December 2019, the Union Cabinet approved the creation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), a four-star General. Key roles of the CDS include overseeing the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Territorial Army, and promoting jointness in procurement, training, staffing, and command restructuring. India is aiming for better coordination among the armed forces through the establishment of Integrated Theatre Commands and Integrated Battle Groups.
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