4 Territories and exploit their location to our advantage in consonance with our National objectives.  Conflict Scenario.  Enhancing Deterrence. While war prevention through deterrence remains a core objective at the national level, preparing for war and its prosecution will remain the Army’s prime function. Joint operations will be imperative to achieve operational success. Integrated planning and conduct of networked theatre battles will therefore be part of the Indian Army’s strategy for prosecuting war. A strong well-structured and demonstrated strategic capability will be essential to deter war. We shall continue to enhance deterrence by development of niche capabilities, strategic posturing and upgradation of infrastructure.  Force Application. Synergised application of land, maritime and air components will be imperative to achieve operational success. All threats will be met with a calibrated response by seamless integration and joint application of resources in our arsenal across all domains of conflict.  Asymmetry. Asymmetry with any adversary will be offset by better training standards, development of strategies, skilful use of terrain and application of the principles of operational art and manoeuvre warfare. Technological asymmetry with an adversary will be countered by mission oriented training, motivated troops and effective leadership.  Conventional War. When forced to prosecute a conventional war, it shall be to meet our National politico-military objectives and be executed to ensure comprehensive military gains. All combat operations will be as Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs), under command of a combined arms operational headquarters. Appropriate simultaneous responses to hybrid and non-contact warfare will be ensured in all dimensions, at all stages, and in all sectors of conflict.  Border Management. During conventional war, the Indian Army will synergise employment of all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) as per operational plans. Their integration, training and operational procedures to assist in their assimilation into the war fighting effort, so as