Military-civil synergy initiative concludes

The Military-Civil Fusion Capsule (MCFC), an initiative by Indian Army at fostering synergy between armed forces, civil administration, BSF, police, CRPF, intelligence agencies among others, concluded on Wednesday.

The capsule was spread over 15 days wherein a series of structured engagements, including exchange of ideas and brain-storming sessions, familiarisation and cross-establishment visits, were undertaken.

Army spokesperson Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said, “It was inaugurated on October 15 and witnessed wide participation from all the stakeholders with the objective of institutionalising coordination from operational to grassroots levels. The initiative was to know each other’s strengths, challenges and collaboration towards achieving seamless integration and coordination. Cross-establishment visits were undertaken to Army units, IIM Jammu, IIT Jammu, the Divisional Commissioner’s Office, Jammu Zone Police Headquarters and border outposts, encouraging first-hand experience and focusing on operational integration.”

He said that specialised sessions during the capsule included deliberations on Perception Management and Information Operations, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), synthesis of intelligence inputs and joint police - Army coordination mechanisms.