india pakistan tensions centre issues guidelines enhance coordination between three services

The central government has notified new rules for integrated command in the three armies – Army, Navy and Air Force. “The government has notified the rules under the Inter-Service Organization (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023 which will enable more jointness and command efficiency in the armed forces. The rules prepared under the Inter-Servant Organization (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023 have been notified through Gazette Notification and will be applicable from 27 May.

Integrated military command in Army, Navy and Air Force

The Union Ministry of Defense on Wednesday issued guidelines under the Inter-Services Organization (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023, which would promote greater jointness and command efficiency in the armed forces. These rules prepared under the Inter-Service Organization (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023 have been notified through Gazette notification and should be implemented from May 27

Jointness between armed forces will be stronger

This significant step will promote the effective command, control and efficient functioning of inter-service organizations (ISO), which will strengthen the jointness between the armed forces. The bill was passed by both houses of Parliament during the monsoon session of 2023 and the President’s approval was received on August 15, 2023, and according to the Gazette notification of May 08, 2024, the Act came into effect from May 10, 2024.

The Act gives the ISO Commander-in-Chief and Officer-in-Command the right to command and control service personnel under them, which ensures effective maintenance of discipline and administration within organizations. It is achieved without changing the unique service conditions applied to each branch of the armed forces.