5 to ensure smooth and seamless conventional war is essential.  transition during Northern Borders.  All measures will be undertaken to enhance deterrence along the Northern borders. Operations along our Northern borders will be force centric, through effective multi-tiered deployment, rapid mobilisation, positioning/ application of reserves, augmentation of forces and force multipliers.  All forces deployed along the Northern borders shall be self contained in all aspects and be capable of fighting isolated. Reserve formations must be agile to ensure rapid mobilisation and timely application, augmented by forces from other fronts/ sectors. Strike formations shall be suitably mobilised, postured and acclimatised for rapid application.  Western Borders.  Capabilities will be enhanced to enable deterrence along our Western borders. Operations along the Western borders will be force and/ or space centric with one being corollary to the other. Our response along the Western Front will be sharp and swift with the aim of destroying the centre of gravity of the adversary and securing spatial gains.  All forces shall be applied as Integrated Battle Groups, with equipment profile matched with envisaged role and exploitation potential, to provide greater flexibility in force application.  Collusive Threat. In event of a collusive threat, the primary front will be dealt with all the resources in our arsenal and a strong strategic defensive balance will be maintained along the secondary front. The Indian Army shall be prepared to address collusive threats in all