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Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations

  • 10 Sep 2024

On 9th September 2024, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan unveiled the joint doctrine for amphibious operations during a Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC).

Key Points

  • Guidance for Commanders: The new doctrine is designed to guide commanders in executing amphibious operations within the current complex military landscape, according to a Defence Ministry statement.
  • Enhancing Amphibious Capability: The doctrine highlights the armed forces' ability to conduct a range of operations in the Indian Ocean Region during both war and peace, emphasizing its role in multi-domain operations.
  • Focus on Jointness and Integration: This is the second joint doctrine released in 2024, following the joint doctrine for cyberspace operations.
  • It reinforces the importance of jointness and integration across the armed forces, especially in amphibious operations.