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Topic : Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs) (Command, Control, and Discipline) Act
GS-3 Mains : Defence
Revision Notes
What is it?
- Law to improve command, control, and efficiency of Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs) in India.
- Notified for enforcement on May 10, 2024.
Background:
- Passed by Parliament in 2023 to address challenges in coordinating personnel from different branches of the military.
What are ISO
- Organisations with personnel from Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- Examples: National Defence Academy (NDA), Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC).
Key Provisions:
- Central Government control: Can establish ISOs with personnel from at least two of the three services.
- Command & Control: Commander-in-Chief (Army General, Navy Admiral, Air Force Air Officer) oversees discipline and duty fulfillment.
- Commanding Officer: Manages a unit, ship, or establishment within the ISO. Initiates disciplinary or administrative actions.
Why is this needed?
- Supports theaterisation: Military reform for efficient resource allocation in future wars.
- Addresses limitations of current system:
- Separate laws (Army Act, Navy Act, Air Force Act) for each service.
- Only officers from the same service can take disciplinary actions.
- Delays and costs associated with moving personnel for proceedings.
Significance:
- Empowers ISO heads for faster case resolution and avoids redundant proceedings.
- Promotes better integration and collaboration among armed forces.
- Crucial for safeguarding national security in a complex world.
Source : https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2020222
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