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Introduction
Need for the Armed Forces in Disaster Response
Type of Assistance
Procedure for provision of Aid
Principles of use of Assistance
Expected Role of the Armed Forces
Guidelines, Suggestions and Recommendations
Conclusion
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Command and Control
Logistics Support
Transportation of Relief Material
Setting up and running of Relief Camps
Medical Aid
Construction and Repair/ Restoration
of Roads and Bridges
Institutionalization of ICS
Battalion chief may be made in charge of
Operations section
Logistics back up can be provided by the
Armed Forces
Transportation of relief material
Setting up and running of Relief camps
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COMMANDER

INFORMATION
LIAISON
SAFETY

PLANNING FINANCE/
OPERATIONS LOGISTICS
ADMIN.
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The legal framework in India provides for

Armed Forces to render assistance
Organized and clearly defined support from
the Armed Forces
When disaster occurs in large areas
Adverse ground, climatic conditions
Terrorist/ bomb attacks
Indias role in SAARC, IORARC,ASEAN
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Increased frequency of Disasters in India

Institutionalization of ICS in India
The peoples faith in the capabilities and
competence of the Indian Army
The enormous potential to serve as an
additional instrument for the effective
delivery of emergency response assistance
Sense of security in disaster situations &
boost the psychological morale of the people
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Immediate Response
Command of Troops
Judicious Use
No Menial Tasks
Requisition of Aid on Task Basis
Regular Liaison and Co-ordination
Advance Planning and Training.
Integration of all Available Resources
Early De-requisitioning
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Armed Forces should be requested only to

support immediate rescue operations

Assistance should be requested only in such

situations which are beyond the managing
capabilities of the civilian Administration

Armed forces should not be requested to stay

for longer periods of durations.
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A co-coordinating officer from the services should
always be a part of the Disaster Management team.

Disaster Management Plans should be communicated

to the local area commander so that the procedure for
deploying them is smooth & quick.

To reduce pressure on the Armed Forces, specialized

battalions i.e., Disaster Response Forces should be
created.

Territorial Army units should be incorporated.

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The potential of ex-servicemen available
throughout the country to be effectively utilized

Ensure optimum utilization of resources and

improved operational efficiency

Increased budget allocation for the Army to

procure state of the art equipment
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The Armed Forces will continue to play a vital
role in disaster response as they are the core of
the Governments response capacity in major
disaster situations

With their involvement and through better

cooperation and coordination, disaster respone
activities in India will be much more effective
Discussions & Comments
 Hazard Vulnerability in India

60% of land mass prone to earthquakes

40 million hectares (8%) of landmass prone to floods
8000 Km long coastline with two cyclone seasons
Drought low and medium rainfall region -68% of the total area
Different types of manmade Hazards
1 million houses damaged annually +
human, economic, social, other losses
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