<Tr> <Th> Member of </Th> <Td> Strategic Policy Group </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Seat </Th> <Td> Central Secretariat </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Appointer </Th> <Td> Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) The Chief of the Air Staff is usually the senior-most Indian Air Force officer of the senior most batch . The appointee for the office is approved by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister, based on appointee's ability and strong confidence with Prime Minister . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Term length </Th> <Td> 3 years or at the age of 62, whichever is earlier . </Td> </Tr>

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