Military officers get more financial powers to better tackle China-like challenges, cut procedural delays In a first, the Centre has given financial powers of up to Rs 200 crore to military officers below the level of vice-chief to empower the armed forces to make big-ticket capital procurement and cut down on procedural delays. advertisement UPDATED: February 18, 2021 07:46 IST This is the first time such powers have been given below the level of vice-chiefs in view of the emerging security challenges. (PTI) In a first, the Centre has given financial powers of up to Rs 200 crore to military officers below the level of vice-chief to empower the armed forces to make big-ticket capital procurement and cut down on procedural delays.