E-JOURNAL 2019 Command and Staff Training Institution and Staff Command 0 NO 107-111 JC&SC History of CSTI Junior Command and Staff School (JCSS) was established by the then Chief of Air Staff AVM Khademul Bashar, Bir Uttam, Tbt in 1976. Later in 1980, Individual Studies School (ISS) was established to conduct the promotion exam of junior officers of BAF. In 1983, JCSS and ISS were brought together under Command and Staff Training Institute (CSTI) with the motto of ‘Protiva Proshikkhon Progoti’. As one of the leading training institutes, CSTI conducts different courses for all branch officers include ISS Part-I and Part-II, Junior Command and Staff Course and Squadron Commanders’ Course. Since its formation, this Institute has educated more than one and a half thousands military officers through more than hundred courses. It has so far trained more than 200 overseas officers and 60 Army and Naval officers. Through this, this Institute has travelled beyond the academics to an endless friendship with friendly services and nations. 1 CSTI ACHIEVES BAF COLOUR Over the period CSTI has modernized its appliances and developed its courses. It has digitalized ISS courses, has established an Aerospace research Centre and Library and has conducted various workshops at joint and combined (bi-national) levels. This Institute is thereby proudly known for its contribution to prepare the future leaders with enhanced command and staff capabilities who can serve the nation with dignity and honour. On recognition, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat, BBP, OSP, ndu, psc has awarded the Institute with ‘Bangladesh Air Force Colour’ on 07 July 2019 at BAF Base Bashar. Group Captain Muhammad Mushtaqur Rahman, BPP, afwc, psc, ADWC, Officer Commanding, CSTI is receiving BAF Colour for CSTI from Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat, BBP, OSP, ndu, psc. OC, other members of CSTI and BAF colour parade OC CSTI receiving crest from COAS participants joining photography with COAS 2 JUNIOR COMMAND AND STAFF COURSE (NO 107-111 JCSC) NO 107, 108, 109, 110 and 111 JCSC commenced on 14th February 2018, 20 May 2018, 03 September 2018, 20 January 2019 and 05 May 2019 respectively. Each course started with the welcome speech by Officer Commanding CSTI, Gp Capt Muhammad Mushtaqur Rahman, BPP, afwc, psc. He started his speech by welcoming everyone in CSTI. He apprised that, the aim of the course is to improve effectiveness of the participants by exposing them to fundamental knowledge of command and staff works being followed in the Armed Forces. JC&SC has 06 modules namely Air Power, Staff Duties, Administration, Leadership and Management, Reinforcement and Mil Op other than War. The thirteen weeks course tenure was wrapped with academic classes, lectures, presentations, small group discussions, written exams, exercises, staff assignments, mock trial, video comprehension and book reviews. Later on, the Chief Instructor briefed the student officers about the detailed curriculum of the course. OC CSTI called a meeting and briefed all in-house and part time DSs about successful completion of the courses. Day ended with administrative activities for the course. OC CSTI welcoming all students to CSTI All DSs and students are attending the inauguration ceremony OC CSTI conducting meeting with all in-house and part time DSs 3 107 JC&SC There were total 20 student officers participated in 107 JC&SC from different branches of BAF including 01 Indian Air Force, 01 Sri Lankan Air Force and 02 Royal Saudi Air Force Officer. 108 JC&SC There were total 20 student officers participated in 108 JC&SC from different branches of BAF including 01 Indian Air Force, 01 Sri Lankan Air Force, 01 Royal Malaysian Air Force, 02 Royal Saudi Air Force and 01 United States Air Force Officer. 4 109 JC&SC There were total 21 student officers participated in 109 JC&SC from different branches of BAF including 01 Indian Air Force, 01 Sri Lankan Air Force, 02 Royal Saudi Air Force and 01 United States Air Force Officer. 110 JC&SC There were total 21 student officers participated in 110 JC&SC from different branches of BAF including 01 Indian Air Force, 01 Sri Lankan Air Force, 01 Pakistan Air Force and 01 Nigerian Air Force Officer. 5 111 JC&SC There were total 19 student officers participated in 111 JC&SC from different branches of BAF including 01 Indian Air Force, 01 Sri Lankan Air Force and 01 Royal Malaysian Air Force Officer. Student officers are attending different modules of JC&SC 6 EDUCATIONAL VISIT The Junior Command and Staff Course stimulate personal growth and improve the effectiveness of the student officers. Local and outstation visits form an integral part for the course and are aimed at giving a varied exposure to the student officers. The visit was aimed at familiarization with the management and functions of Military a large scale civil organization. With the aim to observe functions of a base, all students of No 107,108,109,110 and 111 JCSC visited BAF Base Sheikh Hasina led by OC CSTI. On that visit student officers visited BAF Base Cox’s Bazar and Cox’s Bazar Radar Unit as well. This visit enabled the student to learn about basic functions a base and radar unit which will help them to have better idea about Air Force as a future leader. It also gave an opportunity for all to enjoy the coastal area of Bangladesh – the longest unbroken sea beach in the world. No 107 JCSC: Visit to Beximco Pharma, Tongi, Gazipur Visit to ADOC, OC CSTI handing over a token of memento to OC ADOC 7 No 108 JCSC: Visit to Space Research and Remote Sensing Org (SPARRSO) Visit to Officers’ Training School (OTS) BAF No 109 JCSC: Visit to Bangabandhu Aeronautical Centre and 214 MROU, BAF BBD 8 Visit to Bangladesh Army Artillery Center & School No 110 JCSC: Visit to School of Infantry and Tactics (SI&T) Sylhet Visit to Space Research and Remote Sensing Organization (SPARRSO) 9 No 111 JCSC: Visit to Senakallyan Sangshtha (SKS) Visit to BAF Base Sheikh Hasina (Cox’s Bazar) 10 DINING-IN NIGHT/SOCIAL EVENING The Dining-in Night is the traditional way of welcoming the new students. The dining in nights of No 107-111 JC&SC were held in BAF Officers’ Mess, Tejgaon. All the student officers, Chief Instructor, directing staffs were present during these event. Social evening was also arranged in every JC&SC course to interact with CSTI family. Chief Guest for all the programs, Gp Capt Muhammad Mushtaqur Rahman, BPP, afwc, psc meet with everyone and shared some of his memorable experiences with the student officers and families. He expressed his thanks to all for making those moments eventful as this is a traditional event that is cherished for long time. After the formal dinner, the foreign officers spoke a few words. The program ended with course photography in front of the mess. Faculty members and student officers are OC CSTI handing over a token of joining in Dining-in-Night memento to a overseas student officer Group photography with Chief Guest after Group photography with Chief Guest after Dining-in-Night Social Evening 11 SEMINAR On 30 Apr 18, Students of 107 JCSC conducted a seminar at CSTI premises. The topic of the seminar was ‘Technology and air warfare’. The students were divided into two syndicates: Syndicate A and Syndicate B. Air Cdre HNM Ehtesham Mahmud, ndc, psc, AOC, BAF PKP attended the seminar as Key Note speaker for the first session. Topic of the first session of the seminar was ‘The impact of technologies in most recent air war/battle’. For the second session Air Cdre Shahjahan, BUP, ndu, psc, OC, 214 MRO(U) attended as the key note speaker. Topic of the second session of the seminar was ‘Need for indigenous engineering for air forces’. Syndicate B presented on the topic. After an interactive question answer session the seminar ended at 1330. Student officer delivering presentation Group Photography with Key Note Speaker On 01 Aug 18, Students of 108 JCSC conducted a seminar at CSTI premises. The topic of the seminar was ‘Importance of Electronic Warfare in Air OP’. The students were divided into two syndicates: Syndicate A and Syndicate B. Air Cdre Md Shaukat Ali, BUP (BD/8368), Engg attended the seminar as Key Note speaker for the first session. Topic of the first session of the seminar was ‘Developing Electronic Warfare capability for Air Force’. For the second session Air Cdre Md Shafiqul Alam, BPP, ndc, psc (BD/7954), GD(N) attended as the key note speaker. Topic of the second session of the seminar was ‘Emerging Reqr for Cyber Sy for own Air Force’. Syndicate B presented on the topic. After an interactive question answer session the seminar ended at 1330. Interactive Session Key Note Speaker delivering presentation 12 On 13 Nov 18, Students of 109 JCSC conducted a seminar at CSTI premises. The topic of the seminar was ‘Impact of Social Media on Military profession’. The students were divided into two syndicates: Syndicate A and Syndicate B. Air Cdre Md Shafiqul Alam, BPP, ndc, psc (BD/7954), GD(N) attended the seminar as Key Note speaker for the first session. Topic of the first session of the seminar was ‘Impact of Social Media on military working environment’. For the second session Air Cdre Md Sharif Uddin Sarker, GUP, BPP, psc (BD/8303), GD(P) attended as the key note speaker. Topic of the second session of the seminar was ‘Impact of Social Media on Personal life in military’. Syndicate B presented on the topic.