On 11th June, the Central Government has decided to appoint Upendra Dwivedi as the next Army Chief. that 30 June Will assume office in 2024 . His responsibility will be as Army Chief. Many people may not know the difference between Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff. So let’s know the difference between these two terms today
What is Chief of Army Staff?
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Overall command of the army, is responsible for control and administration. They have to oversee the changes and work happening in the army. They also handle the problems that come up in the army. .
What is Chief of Defence Staff?
Recommended year to make this 2001 by a group of ministers, which was constituted by the Kargil Review Committee (1999)was also entrusted with the task of studying the report. General Bipin Rawat Country’s first CDS were, them 31 December 2019 was appointed,
What is responsibility?
CDS ‘Chiefs of Staff Committee’ acts as the permanent chairman of the Commission of which the three service chiefs are also members. The main job of any Chief of Defence Staff is to ensure the tri-service defence of the Indian Army.–To promote greater operational synergy between the services and minimise any conflicts. The CDS is also the head of the new Department of Military Affairs in the Ministry of Defence. The CDS acts as the principal advisor to the Defence Minister on matters relating to the three services.. The CDS also has the authority to give orders to the three army chiefs. However, they do not have the authority to exercise any military command
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