Ray

The Indian Army doctrines are based on concepts that are applicable to the pre nuclear scenario and are on the classical form of warfare, which in actuality, has not quite translated the aims and instead have led to slogging matches, except in the Eastern front in 1971.

Yet, there is no doubt that India is fast emerging as a regional power. She is also is vying for a seat in the UN Security Council and hence cannot be irresponsible. It also thus indicates that India may have to play a role beyond its immediate land and maritime boundaries independently or with allies.

Therefore, India has to possess "Strategic Mobility" which is woefully lacks.

On the other hand, some of her adversaries are unpredictable and hence India has no option but to be prepared for operations thrust on her with little of no warning and achieve her aims without the adversary crossing her nuclear threshold!

India has also to meet her obligations in providing forces for the UN in either peacekeeping or peace enforcement, if indeed she wishes to emerge as a responsible UN member and eminently suited for a UN Security Council seat.

While the technological advances may still be beyond reach currently, yet they would be possessed in the near future.

And that the COIN environment that will stay for sometime.

In view of this what should be the doctrinal, organisational, weapon, manpower changes that you visualise?

This is an interesting issue worth consideration.

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