Kochi (Kerala) [India], November 13 : The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan chaired the 35th Triservices Commanders' Conference (TSTCC) at Southern Naval Command in Kochi on Wednesday, attended by the commanders of all three services, the Army, Navy and Air Force.
The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and officers from across the services.
While addressing the conference, General Chauhan "underscored the importance of jointmanship and synergy amongst the three services in the Training domain as a precursor to exert supremacy in the evolving multi domain battlespace," according to a statement by the Ministry of Defence.
"Training must evolve to face the unique security challenges and fight future wars in an integrated manner as a theaterised force," said General Chauhan according to MoD.
CDS also took forward the agenda of 34th TSTCC, which was held in Shimla in 2023.
"The 35th edition reviewed the progress and outlined future plans to optimise training facilities across all three services for joint training. The conference also delved into the dynamics of the geo-strategic situation of the region in the backdrop of developments and the need to orient training and formulate doctrines to meet the future challenges," read the statement.
TSTCC is conducted annually by the Training Commands of all the three Services in rotation with the aim of enhancing collaboration and training effectiveness while exchanging best practices in training. The conference also provides a forum to bring together Staff Officers of the Training Commands of the Services on a common platform based on jointmanship and cohesion while forging collaborative training efforts and strategies to achieve combat effectiveness and enhanced operational capabilities.
CDS Chauhan also interacted with Vice Admiral V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding - in - Chief.
The statement added, "A comprehensive brief outlining the role, functioning and capabilities of the Command was also presented. The CDS addressed the officers of SNC and shared his vision and expectations."