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I don't agree with elitist mindset where they assume they are doing more than "civilians". They need to be continuously aware that they are part of us and they come from us.

We should not be disappointed. Retired Generals see value in this.

How would the reporting now be? Will the three service chiefs be able to apprise the political leadership without having to keep the CDS in the loop. I can't imagine the army chief first apprising CDS and then Raksha Mantri or Pradhan Mantri.

I guess the CDS in hierarchy be above that of Defense secretary for sure. Would it be below/above/equal to Cabinet Secretary is something we need to see. Does it come with a term extension? What about the direct access the current chiefs enjoy with the PM right now?

Losing relevance as an independent force I think. The helicopter gunships and CAS roles make more sense with local commanders than with a central IAF command. The only relevant roles IAF will be left with are the strategic, long range and the space missions. Also the thought of being over...