Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM, Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), carried out a review visit across remote parts of the Andaman archipelago on October 22, 2026. The itinerary included Landfall Island, East Island and INS Kohassa, with the focus on operational preparedness and the ongoing work to improve capability in these isolated locations.
At each stop, the senior naval officer examined how ready the deployed formations were for duty and looked into the logistical support being provided to personnel posted far from the mainland. The review also covered measures intended to strengthen military capability in the region, according to the source.
Vice Admiral McCarty met personnel of the Andaman and Nicobar Command serving in demanding conditions and acknowledged their professionalism, commitment and dedication to duty. He also recognised the role they play in sustaining readiness across the islands.
The visit underscored a broader requirement that the source highlighted: remote military outposts depend heavily on steady logistics, infrastructure development and continued capability enhancement. In such settings, support systems are not peripheral but central to daily functioning and preparedness for future operational tasks.
INS Kohassa, at Shibpur in North Andaman, was one of the principal locations on the tour. The naval air station supports maritime surveillance and air operations in the northern Andaman region, and its position helps India monitor maritime activity and maintain a presence in the eastern Indian Ocean.
The Andaman and Nicobar Command is India’s first and only operational tri-service command, bringing together the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force under one unified structure. That arrangement makes the effective functioning of its scattered units especially significant for the security of the island chain.
The visit concluded with a renewed emphasis on operational readiness, capability development and logistical sustainability across the strategically important Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The source presented the review as part of the command’s continuing effort to keep its remote formations prepared for emerging requirements.
