Keeping in view the challenges in creating integrated theatre commands, examine how the theatreisation of commands can lead to greater integration and rationalisation of manpower and resources among the three services.

Challenges in creating ITCs.

1. Multifunctional Role in ITCs will require special training of services.
2. Issues to address on division of assets
3. Nomenclature of commands & dilution of power of chiefs are conflicting issues.
4. US and Chinese ITCs function in large geography. India needs to work on deciding Theatre areas.
5. Centralization of power may create disruption. e.g. sudden death of former CDS Bipin Rawat.

Opportunities to Integrate & Rationalize three services through ITCs.

1. Single military advice to government. e.g. on Nuclear Command.
2. Resolution between tri-services through regular dialogues. e.g. Chief of Staff Committees.
3. Resource use efficiency for unconventional challenges. e.g. Balakot strikes, Anti-maritime terrorism operations.
4. Best practice sharing. Common military drills.

CDS Anil Chauhan argue for 'De Novo' approach for ITCs

Other measures → Integrated Functional Commands e.g. cyber security, anti-terrorism, etc. based on functions