Need for optimal utilisation of IAF resources: Browne

Gandhinagar: Outgoing IAF chief Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne today stressed on optimal utilisation of resources in the force for maintaining operational readiness. “There is a need for operational preparedness with optimal utilisation of resources,” the IAF chief said, after inaugurating the South Western Air Command’s three-day commander conference attended by officials of the Air Force units in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra.[caption id=“attachment_1269601” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne. Image courtesy PIB[/caption] He emphasised the need to keep abreast with the latest technologies and focused on the demands that the latest technology places, while the IAF marches through a transition phase of large scale upgradation of capabilities and infrastructure. The conference is a forum for the station commanders to exchange views on operations, maintenance and administrative matters requiring deliberation with senior officers at Command Headquarters. During the conference, the IAF chief awarded trophies to various units for their noteworthy performance in different aspects of operations, maintenance and administration. PTI