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Net Assessment (NA)

In an ever-evolving global arena, geopolitics undergo constant shifts driven by complex interconnections and critical events. The transition from a unipolar to a multipolar world necessitates a nuanced understanding of these dynamics. Net Assessment emerges as a crucial tool for comprehending this evolving geopolitical landscape, enabling the development of tailored strategies for both military and national security.

Aim

To expose officers to the art of Net Assessment and formulate National Security and National Military strategy.
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Timing

On campus Management Development Programme – Net Assessment (MDP – NA) will be conducted from 05 Jun 23 to 10 Jun 2023.

For registration and further information, please refer to the provided brochure and joining instructions for the MDP NA 2023.

Joining Instructions
  • To gain a working knowledge of the various aspects of strategic management with particular reference to national security, including strategic management process, defence planning process and geopolitics.
  • To enable officers to evolve short term strategies for objectives using the techniques of Base, Means and Capacity (BMC) and Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Analysis.
  • To train officers to stitch short, medium and long term strategies into a coherent National Security Strategy(NSS) after testing them for suitability through the process of Environment, Values and Resources (EVR) congruence.
  • To enable officers to evolve suitable medium and long term strategies through the process of “Scenario Building”.
  • To gain an insight into various other tools available for NA including some techniques of Operations Research and Systems Analysis (ORSA).
  • SM Process, Overview of Strategic Management, Establishing strategic intent, Strategic fit and Stretch, Strategic Management Process, linkages of Strategic Management to Management of National Security and National Military Security, Understanding of the importance of strategic thinking, strategic culture and strategic leaders in an organization as well as in a nation.
  • Geopolitics, approaches, theories of international politics and foreign policy perspective. Concepts of State, Nation and Nation State. Theories of Heartland & Rimland by Mackinder, Sea Power Theory by Mahaan and Air Power Theory by Douhet. Introduction to Space & Info Power as well as concepts of geo-economics and geo-strategy. Understanding the geopolitics of India and its neighbours.
  • National Interests, Power and Security, Vision and mission for an organization and its applicability to that of National Vision and National Mission, National Objectives, Core values and national interests in the paradigm of National Security, National Security and elements of National Power including the spectrum of power and introduction to hard, soft and smart power
  • Concept of Net Assessment, Concepts and Objectives, Assessment of National Security Environment, Contribution of Net Assessment towards Identifying Politico Military Competition in Long Term and Developing of Long Term National Security and Military Security Strategies. Techniques of carrying out Net Assessment. Environment Scan to include the taxonomy of Environment – Internal and External. Techniques of environment scanning to include BMC Analysis
  • SWOT and Scenario Building
  • Defence Planning Process
  • Higher Defence Control Organisation
  • Game Theory
  • Economics of Defence
The officers holding the rank of Col/ Brig, Gp Capt/ Air Cmde, Capt(IN)/Cmde from Armed Forces and Director/ equivalent rank from MoD are eligible for this course. Officers who have already attended Higher Defence Management Course/ Senior Defence Management Course (HDMC/SDMC) are not eligible this course.

Training Branch at CDM will coordinate all the training activities with respect to the MDP. The under mentioned officers may be contacted with respect to the training activities of the course:-

Col Prashant Mishra

DS Coord 6624(Army)

9419220768

dscoord.cdmap@nic.in

Col A Arora

Trg Coord 6624 (Army)

7080666444

trgcoord.cdmap@nic.in

Gp Capt S Malik

Course Coordinator

9952246956

ds29.cdmap@nic.in

Col Mason

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8800772656

ssoadm.cdmap@nic.in

MDP NA – Joining Instructions
MDP NA – Info Brochure

  • MDP NET ASSESSMENT (NA)

    MDP Net Assessment Course (NA) participants with Commandant, Heads of Faculties and Heads of Departments.

    MDP NET ASSESSMENT (NA)

  • MDP NET ASSESSMENT (NA)

    Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber, VSM, Ph.D, Commandant, CDM with the participants of MDP NA.

    MDP NET ASSESSMENT (NA)

  • MDP NET ASSESSMENT (NA)

    Maj Gen Harsh Chibber, VSM, PhD, Comdt, CDM with MDP NA course participants during the Valedictory Ceremony.

    MDP NET ASSESSMENT (NA)

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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Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber, VSM, PhD

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 the coveted Vishist Seva Medal (VSM) on Republic Day 2022, the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card, and the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation Cards (twice).
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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