Naval higher command course begins at INS Mandovi
THE GOAN NETWORK
SALIGAO
VAdm AR Karve, AVSM, Flag Officer Commander-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command inaugurated the 29th Naval Higher Command Course (NHCC) at the Naval War College (NWC), INS Mandovi, Verem, on Tuesday.
According to a press note, the event included international officers of the 1st Regional Maritime Security Course (RMSC), which opened three weeks ago. The event also marked the commencement for the 2nd batch of PhD students of the NWC.
The duration of this iteration of the NHCC has been increased from 32 to 37 weeks. A total of 38 officers of the rank of Captain from the Navy, Colonel from the Army, Group Captain from the Air Force and Commandant from the Coast Guard are participating.
In addition, the five international participants of the RMSC have also been co-opted into the programme for the first eight weeks. During the course, participants carry out research on subjects of operational importance to the Navy, as also work towards their dissertation for the award of MPhil Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies.
Addressing the participants Vice Admiral Karve stressed the importance of the maritime domain in national security.
He stressed that cooperation between friendly navies was essential to tackle emerging maritime threats in the Indian Ocean. The Admiral emphasised the need for continued higher learning of the theory and practice of war.The annual edition of the 'China Compendium' was released on the occassion. The publication is a collection of essays contributed by students of the 'Chinese Maritime Studies and Research Group' of the Naval War College
