Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme
Syllabus: Security (UPSC GS III)
Source: PIB
Context
The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) launched the Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme in New Delhi to enhance civil–military synergy and strategic leadership.
What is the CORE Programme?
- A five-day professional engagement on national and regional security issues.
- Serves as a forum for civil–military dialogue, strategic review, and leadership development.
Organisers and Participants
- Nodal Organiser: HQ Integrated Defence Staff (IDS).
- Participants: Senior officers from the Armed Forces, and ministries of Defence, External Affairs, and Home Affairs.
Aim
- Strengthen civil–military coordination in handling multidimensional threats.
- Enhance strategic awareness and balanced decision-making among future leaders.
Key Features
- Themes: Regional and global security, technological transformation of warfare, strategic communication, inter-agency synergy.
- Methodology: Lectures, discussions, and expert interactions.
- Focus Areas: Joint problem-solving, leadership exposure, and cross-domain learning.
- Participants: Senior civil and military officers to gain holistic security perspectives.
Significance
- Builds intellectual foundations for senior leadership.
- Promotes jointness within the Armed Forces and coordination with civilian agencies.
- Enhances preparedness for complex, multidimensional threats at national and international levels.
