80th Staff Course commences at Defence Services Staff College in Wellington
Curriculum to foster inter-service approach
to Jointness and Integration in Warfare
The 80th Staff Course commenced today at the Defence Services Staff
College (DSSC) in Wellington, Tamil Nadu. The course is designed to train
mid-career officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force to become
proficient staff officers and future military leaders and equips officers with
the knowledge and skills necessary to operate effectively in an integrated
tri-services environment. During the course, 480 student officers including 38
officers from 26 Friendly Foreign Countries will gain a deep understanding of
the functioning of each service and the warfighting philosophies at tactical
and operational level over a duration of 45 weeks.
In his address to the student officers, Lt Gen
Virendra Vats, Commandant, DSSC highlighted the dynamic nature and character of
warfare, characteristics of the VUCA World and how DSSC would empower the
student officers to face future challenges. He emphasized the critical role of
synergy and integration among the Army, Navy, and Air Force and underscored the
importance of understanding the unique capabilities of each service to ensure
seamless collaboration in modern warfare.
The Commandant also highlighted the need for
student officers to develop a strong understanding of emerging technologies and
geopolitical issues impacting India’s military and security landscape. This
awareness will empower them to make informed decisions and contribute
effectively to military strategies.
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the 80th Staff
Course also introduced a specially curated curriculum for a select group of
student officers from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and friendly foreign
countries. The curriculum would foster a collaborative and inter-service
approach to jointness and integration in warfare and focus on inter-service
understanding and cooperation at this early stage in their careers, thus
empowering them to lead the way in the upcoming era of Theatre Commands.
