PHILIP CAMPOSE TASK FORCE

July 10, 2019

Defence minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting to review the recommendations of the Philip Campose Task Force of Experts.

About:

  • Mandate of task force: To evolve methodology to prevent ammunition accidents and minimise its effects.

  • Chairman: The Task Force was headed by Lt Gen Philip Campose, former Vice Chief of Army Staff.

  • Recent meeting: The Task Force Chairman, Lt Gen (Retd) Philip Campose explained the causes for ammunition accidents and brought out preventive and mitigative measures. The recommendations of the Task Force were appreciated by the Raksha Mantri and gave directions to expedite implementation.

Source : PIB