| Andaman and Nicobar | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | September 2001 |
| Country |  India |
| Branch | Indian Armed Forces |
| Type | Integrated tri-services command |
| Headquarters | Port Blair |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan |
| Chief of Staff | Rear Admiral Biplab Hota |
The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) is a integrated tri-services command of the Indian Armed Forces, based at Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a Union Territory of India.[1] It was created in 2001 to safeguard India's strategic interests in Southeast Asia and the Strait of Malacca by increasing rapid deployment of military assets in the region. It provides logistical and administrative support to naval ships which are sent on deployment to East Asia and the Pacific Ocean.[2][3][4]
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