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Defence Management Course (DMC)

The Defence Management Course (DMC) at CDM is a two-week program designed to equip officers with essential management insights crucial for effective defence operations. Covering a wide array of topics and focusing on leadership, operational planning, and the dynamics of the regional environment, the course aims to foster a strategic approach to national security within a dynamic global landscape.

Aim

To familiarise officers regarding important facets of management concepts applicable to the defence services, within the wider context of regional and global security.

Department Contact Info

  • +91-40-27115741
  • DS Coord: dscoordcdm[dot]ids[at]gov[dot]in

Timing

Defence Management Course (DMC)-20 is scheduled to be conducted at CDM (on campus) from 07 Jul 25 to 19 Jul 25. The normal working hours for participants are from 0800 to 1400 Hours unless otherwise specified. 19 Jul 25 (Saturday) will be working day.

For registration and further information, please refer to the joining instructions for the DMC-20.

DMC - 20 Joining Instructions
  • Facilitate interaction and enhance mutual understanding among participants with a view to evolve common approach on regional and global aspects related to National Security.
  • Provide exposure of management tools and techniques that can be applied to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the armed forces, with special focus on aspects pertaining to operational and logistics planning, management of projects, selection of major equipment/ weapon systems and force structuring.
  • Evolve a common understanding of the complexities of management of change in the dynamic environment of the region.
  • Focus on leadership and human resource management challenges in the Armed Forces with a view to evolve pragmatic solutions.

SM Process, Geo-politics, Environment Scan techniques, SWOT, Scenario, Strategies and allied subjects.

Self-Awareness, Perception, Communication, Motivation, Leadership, Decision Making, Change Management and Conflict Management

Overview of ORSA and Decision-Making.

Macro Economics, Budgeting Process, Planning and Capital Budgeting

Overview of SCM, Life Cycle Costing and other contemporary techniques and concepts.

Overview of PM

An overview of tools and techniques of RM

Big Data

Defence Management Course (DMC)-20 is scheduled to be conducted at CDM (on campus) from 07 Jul 25 to 19 Jul 25. Thirty five officers of the rank of Col and equivalent from Indian Armed Forces, officers of the rank of Director and above from MoD and officers from Friendly Foreign States would be attending the Course.

Defence Management Course (DMC)-20 is scheduled to be conducted at CDM (on campus) from 07 Jul 25 to 19 Jul 25.

The normal working hours for participants are from 0800 to 1400 Hours unless otherwise specified. 19 Jul 25 (Saturday) will be working day.

DMC-20 – Joining Instructions

  • MDP DMC 19

    MDP Defence Management Course (DMC) participants with Commandant, Heads of Faculties and Heads of Departments.

    MDP DMC 19

  • MDP DMC 19

    The Defence Management Course (DMC) at CDM is a two-week program designed to equip officers with essential management insights crucial for effective defence operations.

    MDP DMC 19

  • MDP DMC 19

    The Defence Management Course (DMC) at CDM is a two-week program designed to equip officers with essential management insights crucial for effective defence operations.

    MDP DMC 19

At the College of Defence Management, we are dedicated to moulding the next generation of leaders by seamlessly blending the realms of defence and strategic management.

College of Defence Management, Sainikpuri Post, Secunderabad, Telangana, India-500094

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COMMANDANT

Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber, AVSM, VSM, Ph.D.

COMMANDANT

An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, Major General Harsh Chhibber was commissioned into the Army Service Corps in December 1988. His distinguished career is marked by academic excellence, steering technology absorption and a passion for adventure.
Throughout his service, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic prowess. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on Public Policy along with two M.Phil degrees in Business Management and Public Administration. His dedication to professional development is further evidenced by his qualifications on the Technical Staff Officers Course(TSOC), Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC), and the Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA).
Major General Chhibber’s military experience is vast and encompasses various important assignments in Eastern, Northern and Western Sectors including command of the Para ASC company, an ASC Battalion and the ASC training Centre. He has been Brigadier General Staff (Information System) in Eastern Sector and Major General (Operational Logistics) in Northern Sector. He has also served as an instructor at the Army Service Corps Centre and College and as the Directing Staff and Head of the Financial Management Department at College of Defence Management.

A prolific writer he has written many papers on technology absorption in Indian Army and presented same at National Seminars. Software applications developed and implemented by him are in use in a large number of units.
Beyond his academic and military achievements, General officer is a passionate adventurer. A skilled skydiver, mountaineer and car rally driver, he exemplifies the spirit of courage and determination that defines the Indian Army.
His distinguished service has been recognized through numerous awards including Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) on 26 Jan 2025, Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) on 26 Jan 2022, the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card, and the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation Cards (twice). On 01 Oct 2024, the General Officer was appointed Colonel Commandant of Army Service Corps.
Currently, he holds the prestigious appointment of Commandant of the College of Defence Management (CDM), effective June 1, 2024.  His vast experience and leadership qualities make him well-positioned to guide future generations of military leaders.

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