1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee
2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs
3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a). 1, 2 and 3
(b). 1 and 2 only
(c). 2 and 3 only
(d). 1 and 3 only
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs has several key duties:
- Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.
- Principal Military Advisor to the Defence Minister.
- Head of the Department of Military Affairs.
- Advisory Role in the Nuclear Command Authority.
- Promoting jointness and integration among the armed forces.
- Implementation of defence reforms.
- Coordination of defence planning and acquisition.
So, the correct answer is Option (d).
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