<p class="title">Army Chief Gen M M Naravane on Saturday termed the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff a "very big step" towards integration of the three forces and said the Army will ensure its success.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He also asserted that allegiance to Constitution should guide "us in all times". "Justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as enshrined in Constitution must guide us," he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Addressing a press conference, Gen Naravane said the focus of training will be on preparing the Army for future wars which will be network-centric and complex.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"We are prepared to deal with challenges along northern border," the Army chief said when asked about China enhancing military infrastructure.</p>.<p class="bodytext"><strong>Also read: <a href="www.deccanherald.com/national/army-chief-naravane-spells-out-the-abc-of-indian-army-793478.html">Army Chief Naravane spells out the ABC of Indian Army</a></strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">"We are initiating rebalancing of preparedness along northern border, including moving advanced weapon systems," he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"The formation of the CDS and the creation of a department of military affairs is a very big step towards integration. We on our part will make sure that this is a success," the Army chief said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Integration will also be within the Army and the integrated battle group is just one example of that. But I also want to assure everyone that in this process of integration we will take everyone along. Nobody will be left behind," he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The Army chief's remarks come days after Gen Bipin Rawat took over as India's first Chief of Defence Staff with a mandate to bring in convergence in functioning of the Army, the Navy and the Indian Air Force and bolster the country's military prowess.</p>
<p class="title">Army Chief Gen M M Naravane on Saturday termed the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff a "very big step" towards integration of the three forces and said the Army will ensure its success.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He also asserted that allegiance to Constitution should guide "us in all times". "Justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as enshrined in Constitution must guide us," he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Addressing a press conference, Gen Naravane said the focus of training will be on preparing the Army for future wars which will be network-centric and complex.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"We are prepared to deal with challenges along northern border," the Army chief said when asked about China enhancing military infrastructure.</p>.<p class="bodytext"><strong>Also read: <a href="www.deccanherald.com/national/army-chief-naravane-spells-out-the-abc-of-indian-army-793478.html">Army Chief Naravane spells out the ABC of Indian Army</a></strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">"We are initiating rebalancing of preparedness along northern border, including moving advanced weapon systems," he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"The formation of the CDS and the creation of a department of military affairs is a very big step towards integration. We on our part will make sure that this is a success," the Army chief said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Integration will also be within the Army and the integrated battle group is just one example of that. But I also want to assure everyone that in this process of integration we will take everyone along. Nobody will be left behind," he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The Army chief's remarks come days after Gen Bipin Rawat took over as India's first Chief of Defence Staff with a mandate to bring in convergence in functioning of the Army, the Navy and the Indian Air Force and bolster the country's military prowess.</p>