The Indian Army admits that Point 5353 offers a view of the National Highway. However, it say that the peak is not comparable in strategic importance to Tololing and Tiger Hill. But commentators state other views. The Point 5353 dominates the eastern shoulder of the Marpo La pass and the Sando nullah approach to the pass. Since it is the tallest peak in the area, it is said to be a dominating feature. Former Lt. Col. Kuldip Singh Ludra states, it dominates, by observation and fire, the complete area on both side of the Line of Control.