Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar Engages with Naval Higher Command Course Attendees at Western Command
Headquarters Western Command recently hosted the 38th Naval Higher Command Course (NHCC), offering attendees a detailed insight into operational dynamics, logistics frameworks, and the Command's essential contributions to national security, including its significant role in Operation SINDOOR. The event highlighted the strategic necessity of inter-service collaboration for the protection of India's defence interests.
Addressing the participants, Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, Army Commander, Western Command, emphasized the increasing demand for jointness, evolving doctrines, and improved integration among the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. He stressed that future battlefields will require seamless cooperation among the three services to effectively address emerging security challenges and maintain strategic advantage.
The event fostered valuable discussions on operational readiness, logistics innovation, and the evolving nature of joint operations, reinforcing the vision of a unified and adaptive Indian Armed Forces.
About the Naval Higher Command Course
The Naval Higher Command Course (NHCC) is a prestigious higher defence management program conducted by the Indian Navy. It is designed for senior officers of the Indian Armed Forces to enhance strategic thinking, leadership skills, and joint operational planning capabilities.
Participants engage in intensive modules that cover maritime strategy, joint warfare, national security policymaking, logistics management, and contemporary geopolitical challenges. They also interact with senior leaders across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, gaining insights into inter-service coordination and the intricacies of modern warfare.
Over time, NHCC has become a critical component of India’s military leadership development framework, preparing officers to take on higher responsibilities in joint commands, strategic planning roles, and tri-service structures crucial for the nation’s defence readiness in an increasingly complex security landscape.
