What is cold start doctrine? This was the question which I was asking myself after attending a seminar on 1971 war between India and Pakistan. To a question asked by a person sitting in audience, the presenter of the seminar asked to refer cold start doctrine. I and my friends were not aware about cold start doctrine which sounds very interesting. After doing some research I came to know that, cold start doctrine is compilation of practical and imaginary tactics to carry out a quick integrated battle. Integrated battle means, Army, Air Force and navy carrying out operation to achieve same objective. The primary objective of cold start is to produce atmosphere for limited war. According to the doctrine, to achieve the objective there is a need to re divide the army into integrated battle groups. The main aim is to carry out several strikes within 72 to 96 hours and going approximately fifty to seventy kilometers inside the enemy’s territory with the support of navy and...