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E-JOURNAL 2019

NO 107-111 JC&SC

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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.

History of CSTI

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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.

CSTI ACHIEVES BAF COLOUR

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 CSTI receiving crest from COAS OC, other members of CSTI and BAF colour parade

participants joining photography with COAS

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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

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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.

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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.

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Student officers are attending different modules of JC&SC

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.

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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

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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

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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)

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No 111 JCSC:

Visit to Senakallyan Sangshtha (SKS)

Visit to BAF Base Sheikh Hasina (Cox’s Bazar)

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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

joining in Dining-in-Night

Group photography with Chief Guest after

Dining-in-Night

Group photography with Chief Guest after

Social Evening

OC CSTI handing over a token of

memento to a overseas student officer

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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.

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.

Student officer delivering presentation Group Photography with Key Note Speaker

Interactive Session Key Note Speaker delivering presentation

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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. After an interactive question answer session the seminar ended at 1330.

On 02 Apr 19, Students of 110 JCSC conducted a seminar at CSTI premises. The topic of the

seminar was ‘Space and Beyond’. The students were divided into two syndicates: Syndicate A and Syndicate B. Air Cdre Md Sharif Uddin Sarker, GUP, BPP, psc (BD/8303), GD(P) attended the seminar as Key Note speaker for the first session. Topic of the first session of the seminar was ‘From Air Power to Aerospace Power’. For the second session Air Cdre Sade Uddin Ahmed, BUP, ndc, nswc, psc (BD/8310), Engg attended as the key note speaker. Topic of the second session of the seminar was ‘Cyber Technology’. Syndicate B presented on the topic. After an interactive question answer session the seminar ended at 1330.

Key Note speaker, OC CSTI and DSs

attending the seminar

Group photography with Key Note Speaker

Student officer delivering presentation Group photography with Key Note Speaker

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On 07 Jul 19, Students of 111 JCSC conducted a seminar at CSTI premises. The topic of the

seminar was ‘Capacity building of Aircraft overhauling Projects of BAF’. The students were divided into two syndicates: Syndicate A and Syndicate B. Air Cdre Sade Uddin Ahmed, BUP, ndc, nswc, psc (BD/8310), Engg attended the seminar as Key Note speaker for the first session. Topic of the first session of the seminar was ‘Analyze the Capability of Existing Repair and Overhauling Works of BAF’. For the second session Air Cdre Mohammed Khair Ul

Afsar, psc (BD/8383) GD(P) attended as the key note speaker. Topic of the second session of the seminar was ‘Prospect of a Model Aircraft Overhauling Centre for Bangladesh’. Syndicate B presented on the topic. After an interactive question answer session the seminar ended at 1330.

Student officers participating in the

interactive Session

Key Note speaker delivering presentation

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Jt Wksp on Leadership and

Behavior by CSTI and CLABS

CSTI provides professional military training to mid-level

officers of Bangladesh Air Force including officers of sister svc and foreign countries in order to educate them both in command and staff appointments. To educate the student officers on leadership and behavior, joint workshops were arranged at CSTI on Leadership and Behavior in January 2018 and June 2019. The workshops were jointly conducted by Bangladesh Air Force and Indian Air Force. Working sessions were conducted jointly by Centre of Leadership and Behavior Studies (CLABS) of Indian Air Force and Bangladesh Air Force Core Group led by CSTI.

The team conducted a good number of Psychometric Test

amongst the participants. Student officers as well as the observers from BAF Bases have also interacted with the CLABS DSs during the course of presentation. All participants expressed their gratitude to BAF authority for arranging CLABS members present before them with such expertise on leadership. The Officer Commanding of CSTI BAF Group Captain Muhammad Mushtaqur Rahman, BPP, afwc, psc, ADWC was responsible for the overall conduct of the workshop. CLABS team was consisted of five (05) specialist officers (03x Group Captain & 02x Wing Commander) and BAF formed a core group led by CSTI for this purpose. Air Headquarters (Air Secretary’s Branch) detailed three (03) members Core Group led by Officer Commanding of CSTI BAF. Air Headquarters also detailed four (04) members of BAF resource persons to assess the working sessions with a concluding remark at the end of each session. CSTI made up the Core Group led working session equally to the task of CLABS. BAF Core Group contributed to this workshop with a different yet related issues and dimension. They covered both theoretical and applied approach on leadership study. The Chief Instructor JC&SC moderated the working session and the Chief Instructor ISS worked as prime recorder of joint workshop. Three members from the Core Group were consisted of Officer Commanding CSTI and two other outstation officers from Air Headquarters and ISSB, who presented BAF Working Session in the workshop. Officer Commanding CSTI started the session with ‘Professional Military Ethics: A Critical Purview of Leadership’.

WORKSHOPS/JOINT EXERCISE

OC CSTI attending the joint

workshop

Group Photography with CLABS

team

OC CSTI handing over a token of

memento to the team leader of

CLABS (India)

CLABS conducting a session in Jt

Wksp

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Jt Wksp on M Air Op by CSTI and BN

In order to supplement the course curriculum, ‘Jt Wksp on M Air Op’ was conducted by DSs of

CSTI and Guest Lecturer from BN for 107,108,109, 110 and 111th JC&SC courses. Nominated officer from BAF bases and Air HQ also attended the wksp. CI JC&SC has introduced the jt wksp with its obj exposed. While the SO’s from Naval HQ’s has deliberated M op and Amph op, the DSs of JCSS wg have unwrapped those in classes of TASMO proc as well as Amph def zone and counter amph op. OC CSTI has presented the key note paper on Air Def and Airspace mgt at sea. These wksp heavily contributed to enhance the understanding of participating officer regarding the modalities of BN-BAF jt op in time of peace and crisis.

Wksp on OPR

CSTI carried out a half day wksp on OPR for 110 and 111th JCSC. This included the

understanding of Soft Skill, Performance BAF F P-57, impending points for raising an ACR/OPR and hand-on training for raising OPR and counseling form on a given profile. Through this wksp student offrs were acquainted with the salient pts iro OPR. In addition to in house faculties, specialized senior offrs of Air HQ/Bases also participated in this wksp.

GL, DSs and student officers are participating the Jt Wksp on M Air Op

GL, DSs and student officers are participating in the Wksp on OPR

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Jt Air/Land btl ex ‘shokto-ghati’

CSTI organizes Joint exercise with Bangladesh Army named ‘SHOKTO GHATI’ for 03 days in

every JCSC course. Two officers from SI&T, Sylhet and DSs of JCSS wg conducted the session.

On the first day they gave detailed mission brief. On that exercise Bangladesh was divided

into two parts along the western border. There was tension going on between ‘Wolfland’–

enemy forces and the ‘Greenland’ – friendly forces regarding the IB. The mission was to give

air support to GL Army. It was table top exercise in which Both syndicate ‘A’ & ‘B’ made their

plan, prepared operational map and gave presentation with detailed support plan on 3rd day.

This exercise helped the student officers learn ‘Army Scheme of Maneuver’ and the air power

aspects of Air/Land operation.

GL, DSs and student officers are participating in the Jt Air/Land btl ex

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BOOK REVIEW

The purpose of book review was to enhance student officers’ knowledge on different

literature specially related to military and leadership. The book review session was held at the library of CSTI. Student officers from 107-111 JCSC participated in the session with the review of books which they have studied and analyzed. The session certainly grew interests amongst the students to read and study the vast collection of CSTI library books. The Directing Staff emphasized and requested all student officers to grow more reading habit and read all kind of books. Especially as man in blue, he advised the student officers to grow more interest on reading air power and war related books to enrich their knowledge.

Student Officers are participating in Book review session at CSTI library

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GAMES AND SPORTS

Games and sports are integral part of any military institute. Likewise despite having

demanding study and classes student officers of JC&SC from home and abroad participates in various games and sports such as volleyball, football etc. Student offrs are divided into two Syn A&B. Competitions are arng for Football and Volleyball. Best players and winner syn are given trophy and medals. Besides student officers regularly joins in PT and Parade. These activities took them out of classroom monotony and helped them to maintain physically fit.

OC CSTI interacting with players Student officers are playing football

Student officers are playing volleyball Student officers attending PER test

Group photography with the Chief Guest Chief Guest distributing prizes to the recipients

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DAY WITH WAR VETERAN

No 107 and 109 JCSC had the opportunity to listen from our Liberation War hero Group Captain (Retd) Shamsul Alam, BU, psc. The Great War hero fought valiantly in the operation ‘Kilo Flight’ during the Liberation War. In recognition of that, he received National gallantry award, ‘Bir Uttam’ for his bravery and leadership displayed on battlefield. After the Liberation War, he was given the responsibility to raise first Transport Squadron of BAF and he dedicated himself to reconstruct and reorganize BAF and effectively became one of the founding fathers of BAF. The war hero discussed his practical war experiences in ‘Kilo Flight’ which was the first operation of Bangladeshi pilots during our War of Liberation in 1971. It was a great interactive session among the students and the war hero.

No 108 and 110 JCSC had the opportunity to listen from our Liberation War hero

Group Captain (Retd) Shaukat-Ul-Islam, psc. He was graduated from the PAF Academy, Risalpur in 1963 as a Pilot Officer in GD (P) branch. He took part in a 23 days war in 1965 between India and Pakistan as a Flying Officer with about 400 hrs of total flying hours. He flew 19 operational missions in the F-86 F fighter aircraft and finally ended up as a Prisoner of War (POW) in India after an air battle with a Hunter aircraft. After the War of Liberation in 1971 he joined Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) in early March 1972. The war hero discussed his practical war experiences, fighting with his aircraft, shooting down enemy aircraft, shot by the enemy and then become POW. It was a great interactive session among the students and the war hero.

OC CSTI handing over a token of

memento to the War Hero

OC CSTI introducing War Hero to the

class

OC CSTI handing over a token of

memento to the War Hero

Veteran War Hero is sharing his

experience to the class

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No 111 JCSC had the opportunity to listen from a Great War hero

Squadron Leader (Retd) Liaqat Ali Khan BU. Besides the course members, officers from

other Bases were fortunate to get opportunity for attending the lecture program. The Great

War hero fought valiantly along with the soldiers and officers of the 1st E.Bengal during the

‘Liberation War’. In recognition of that, he received National gallantry award, ‘Bir Uttam’ for

his bravery and leadership displayed in battlefield. He rejoined BAF in February 1972 and

dedicated himself to reconstruct and reorganize BAF and effectively became one of the

founding fathers of BAF. It was a good interactive session among the students and the war

hero. All the participants will treasure this propitious memory throughout their life.

OC CSTI handing over a token of

memento to the War Hero

Group photography with veteran War

Hero

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CERTIFICATE AWARD CEREMONY

On successful completion of JC&SC course, Certificate award ceremony was arranged:

107 JCSC

On 14 May 2018 in CSTI. Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Ops) AVM Masihuzzaman Serniabat, BBP,

OSP, ndu, psc (Now Chief of Air Staff; Air Chief Marshal) graced the occasion as the Chief

Guest. Directors from Air Headquarters, Directing Staffs and guests from base joined the

program. Sqn Ldr Syed Abdullah-Al-Mamun, GD(P) received COAS trophy for overall best

performance in the course.

108 JCSC

On 16 Aug 2018 in CSTI. Air Vice Marshal Ehsanul Gani Choudhury, OSP, GUP, ndu, psc

Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Plans) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Directors from Air

Headquarters, Directing Staffs and guests from base joined the program. Sqn Ldr Kazi Istiaque

Zaman, GD(P) received COAS trophy for overall best performance in the course.

Chief Guest is delivering his speech Best student receiving COAS trophy

OC CSTI is delivering his opening speech Best student receiving COAS trophy

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109 JCSC

On 29 Nov 18 in CSTI. Air Vice Marshal M Abul Bashar, BBP, OSP, ndc, acsc, psc Assistant Chief

of Air Staff (Operations) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Directors from Air

Headquarters, Directing Staffs and guests from base joined the program. Sqn Ldr Parshant

Kumar of Indian Air Force received COAS trophy for overall best performance in the course.

110 JCSC

On 18 Apr 19 in CSTI. Air Vice Marshal M Abul Bashar, BBP, OSP, ndc, acsc, psc Assistant Chief

of Air Staff (Operations) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Directors from Air

Headquarters, Directing Staffs and guests from base joined the program. Sqn Ldr Nafiz

Saleheen Tamal, GD(P) received COAS trophy for overall best performance in the course.

Reception committee receiving guests Best student receiving COAS trophy

Chief Guest handing over certificate Chief Guest with AOC BAF BSR and OC

CSTI

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111 JCSC

On 01 Aug 19 in CSTI. Air Vice Marshal M Abul Bashar, BBP, OSP, ndc, acsc, psc Assistant Chief

of Air Staff (Operations) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Directors from Air

Headquarters, Directing Staffs and guests from base joined the program. Sqn Ldr Farzana

Sarmin, Engg received COAS trophy for overall best performance in the course.

The Chief Guests in their speech congratulated the graduating students while advised them to

use and enhance their professional skill with the knowledge acquired from the course and

practice leadership. All CACs were resumed by the speech of OC, CSTI; in his speech he gave

a brief resume on the Training and academic curriculum of the course. Among others, Air

Officer Commanding of BAF Base Bashar including senior BAF Officers and diplomats were

present in the ceremony.

Diplomats, civil and military guests are

attending the CAC

Best student receiving COAS trophy