Maritime Theatre Command

Maritime Theatre Command
Country India
Branch Indian Armed Forces
TypeIntegrated tri-services command
Role
  • Command and control of naval assets
  • Coastal defence
HeadquartersThiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Maritime Theatre Command (MTC), previously referred to as Peninsular Command, is a proposed inegrated tri-services command of the Indian Armed Forces whose responsibilities may include the command and control of the entire Indian naval fleet and coastal defence operations. It is envisioned to include assets from all the branches of the Indian military.[1][2]

The commander of the MTC will be a four-star Indian Navy officer (Admiral) who will report to the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee headed by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).[3][4]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference India Today 27-11-2020 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "India moves ahead with creation of theatre commands for integrated war-fighting". The Economic Times. 18 June 2023. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  3. ^ Peri, Dinakar (2 September 2024). "Rajnath to be presented recommendations on theatre commands at first JCC". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  4. ^ "India set for its biggest military reform as Integrated Theatre Commands await final govt nod". India Today. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.