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Role of DGMO
Context
India and Pakistan decided to stop firing and military action on land and in the air. The DGMO (Director General of Military Operations) of Pakistan called DGMO of India and it was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action.
Who are the DGMOs?
- The Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) is a senior officer in the Indian Army, typically of the rank of Lieutenant General.
- The DGMO is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing military operations, including combat, counter-insurgency, and border security.
- The DGMO operates at the strategic-operational level and reports directly to the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).
- DGMO-level talks are a military-to-military channel of communication used during times of:
- Ceasefire violations
- Cross-border infiltrations
- High-intensity conflict periods
- They serve as technical and professional mechanisms to prevent escalation, even during political breakdowns in dialogue.
- Current DGMO (2025): Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai
Role of the DGMO (Key-functions)
- Operational Planning: DGMO formulates strategies for combat operations, counter-insurgency, border management, and peacekeeping missions. He integrates intelligence into operational plans by liaising with defense intelligence agencies.
- Border Management: He oversees Line of Control (LoC), International Border (IB), and other sensitive areas. He coordinates troop deployments and responses to ceasefire violations or cross-border attacks.
- Conflict De-escalation: He acts as the point of direct communication with foreign counterparts (especially Pakistan). He engages in hotline conversations to clarify intent, prevent misunderstandings, and reduce tensions.
- Joint Operations: He coordinates with Air Force and Navy operations for inter-service synergy. He ensures joint planning during major military exercises or real-time operations.
- Policy Communication: He updates the Ministry of Defence and Chief of Army Staff on operational developments. Also, he advises national leadership on military options and preparedness levels.
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Why DGMOs are the “Go-To” Officers during Tension |
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Explanation |
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Institutional Trust |
DGMOs maintain professional, apolitical rapport across borders. |
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Quick Decision-Making |
They can authoritatively convey military intent and take real-time calls. |
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Access to Leadership |
DGMO reports directly to the Army Chief, facilitating swift policy-level communication. |
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Continuity of Engagement |
Even when political ties break down, DGMO talks usually continue uninterrupted. |
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