New Delhi, Sept 30 : The ''Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations'' was formally unveiled here today by the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Admiral Sureesh Mehta.

Authored by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staffs, Doctrine Branch, the document covers the organisational set up and special characteristics of the Special Forces, and highlights their suitability for various roles, ranging from strategic and operational level tasks to unconventional warfare and counter insurgency or counter terrorism tasks.

Kochi, Sep 19 : Navy Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta today said that the country''s “adversaries” are resorting to asymmetric form of warfare, targeting arsenals and called for eternal vigil to protect sensitive installations.

“Our adversaries are increasingly resorting to asymmetric forms of warfare and these include attacks on sensitive establishments in peace,” he said after inaugurating the Golden Jubilee celebration of Naval Armament Depot at nearby Aluva.

Kochi, Sept 17 : Chief of Naval Staff and Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee Admiral Sureesh Mehta will arrive at Southern Naval Command in Kochi today.

The Admiral would be received at INS Zamorin, Ezhimala by Vice Admiral Sunil K Damle, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief Southern Naval Command.

On completion of a review of the important Naval Academy project there, Admiral Mehta would arrive in Kochi on Thursday afternoon, where he would be briefed on the various developmental and operational activities of Southern Naval Command.

The Navy Chief will address the officers of Southern Naval Command on September 19 after which he is slated to visit Cochin Ship Yard Limited.

New Delhi, Sept 9 : Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sureesh Mehta released the "Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations" in New Delhi today.

The doctrine is meant to serve as a guideline on how armed forces intend to plan and conduct these operations and achieve full synergistic effect of joint combat power. It lays down the commonality between the three services, for the smooth conduct of amphibious operations.

Mumbai, May 6 : To deliberate upon major