80th Staff Course commences at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington
The ’80th Staff Course’ was initiated at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington to promote inter-services approach to jointness and integration in warfare.
What is the 80th Staff Course?
- The 80th Staff Course is designed to train mid-career officers of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force to become skilled staff officers to become future military leaders.
- The course equips the officers with the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively in an integrated tri-service environment.
- The 80th Staff Course will be attended by 480 student officers including 38 officers from 26 countries over a period of 45 weeks. They will gain an in-depth understanding of the functioning of each service and the philosophy of war at the tactical and operational levels.
Main Point
- In his address, Commandant DSSC Lt Gen Virendra Vats highlighted the dynamic nature and character of warfare, characteristics of the VUCA world and how DSSC will empower student officers to meet future challenges.
- Commandant Lt Gen Vats emphasised the critical role of synergy and integration between the Army, Navy and Air Force.
- He underlined the importance of understanding the unique capabilities of each service to ensure seamless cooperation in modern warfare.
- The Commandant appealed to the student officers to develop a strong understanding of emerging technologies and geopolitical issues impacting India’s military and security landscape to empower them to make informed decisions and contribute effectively to military strategies.
The 80th Staff Course also introduced a specially designed curriculum for a select group of student officers from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and foreign countries in a first of its kind initiative. The course will promote a collaborative and inter-service approach to jointness and integration in warfare. It will also focus on inter-service understanding and cooperation at this early stage of their careers.
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