Why is there no Northern Air Command?

The Northern Command is a Command of the Indian Army. It was originally formed as the Northern Army of the British Indian Army in 1908. It was scrapped upon India’s independence in 1947 and later re-raised in 1972.

Where is Northern Command of Indian Air Force?

It controls air operations north of Jaipur, including the capital and Punjab, from Kashmir south to Rajasthan. There is an Air Operations Group at the Udhampur AFB, formed in 1982, is dedicated to the defence of Jammu & Kashmir and also includes Ladakh.

Is the largest command of IAF?

The President of India holds the rank of Supreme Commander of the IAF. The Chief of the Air Staff, an air chief marshal, is a four-star officer and is responsible for the bulk of operational command of the Air Force.

How many airforce commands are there?

The Air Force is organised both on functional as well as geographical basis. There are five operational commands. These are: Western Air Command, South-Western Air Command, Central Air Command, Eastern Air Command and Southern Air Command.

What does the United States Northern Command do?

United States Northern Command Defends Our Homeland – Deters, detects, and defeats threats to the United States, conducts security cooperation activities with allies and partners, and supports civil authorities.

What is NORTHCOM in the military?

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) stood up Oct. 1, 2002, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The NORTHCOM commander is responsible for homeland defense and also serve as head of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), a U.S.-Canada command.

What kind of training does Northern Command have with law enforcement?

Northern Command has completed several joint training exercises with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In Exercise Vigilant Shield 2008, Northern Command, Pacific Command,…

What does nornorad do now?

NORAD transfered all command and functional responsibilities, including Operation Noble Eagle, to Northern Command by 01 October 2002. The command’s area of responsibility covers the continental United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico and surrounding water out to 500 miles.