Indian Navy IHQ and Chain of Command Quiz

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What is the role of the Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS)?

Responsible for providing maintenance and assistance to the ships of the Indian Navy, as well as design, construction and maintenance of ships and craft
Responsible for planning, programming and all administrative services, and coordinates the Integrated Defence Headquarters (IHQ) and officiates as Chief of Naval Staff in his absence (correct)
Controls the manning requirement of the Navy and is responsible for recruitment, training, welfare and discipline of naval personnel
Responsible for operations, intelligence, communications, submarine and naval aviation

Where is the Integrated Defence Headquarters (IHQ) of the Ministry of Defence (Navy) located?

Vishakhapatnam
Mumbai
Kochi
New Delhi (correct)

What is the responsibility of the Chief of Material (COM)?

Controls the manning requirement of the Navy and is responsible for recruitment, training, welfare and discipline of naval personnel
Responsible for planning, programming and all administrative services
Responsible for providing maintenance and assistance to the ships of the Indian Navy, as well as design, construction and maintenance of ships and craft (correct)
Responsible for operations, intelligence, communications, submarine and naval aviation

What is the responsibility of the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (DCNS)?

Responsible for operations, intelligence, communications, submarine and naval aviation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a Command of the Indian Navy?

Northern Naval Command (NNC) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Southern Naval Command (SNC) based in Kochi?

It is a training command and all training establishments come under this command. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Unified Command A & N Islands Port Blair?

It has operational control of all Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard components under respective component commanders. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Western Fleet based in Mumbai?

It is commanded by a Rear Admiral designated as the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet (FOCWF). (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the shore establishments of the Indian Navy?

They function under the administrative authority of the respective C-in-C and provide logistic support, berthing and allied harbour facilities to ships. (C) Signup and view all the answers