The fact of joint commands, both at the Theatre level and in functional areas, being a necessity, has been comprehensibly perceived by all stakeholders, including the Indian political leadership. The appointment of India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, Late Gen Bipin Rawat, was keeping in view the necessity of implementing all aspects of joint functioning of the three services. However, his untimely demise slowed the pace of progress. Now, with a new CDS at the helm, there is