The Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, a key multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). Commodore Milind M Mokashi, Shaurya Chakra of the Indian Navy, formally took over as Commander CTF 154 from the outgoing Commander of the Italian Navy. The Ministry of Defence informed that the change of command ceremony was conducted at CMF Headquarters in Manama, Bahrain. The ceremony was presided over by Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti and Commander of the US Naval Forces Central Command, Vice Admiral Curt A. Renshaw.
CTF 154 is specifically oriented towards training and capacity building of member nations of CMF. It reflects the region’s growing trust in India’s professional expertise, operational experience, and role as a Preferred Security Partner among the 47 nations of the CMF.
