Monthly Archives: April 2010

Internal Deficiencies?

Posted on April 27, 2010 by sword

An Assistant Commandant of the CRPF has felt annoyed at the remarks made by the Army Chief on ‘internal deficiencies’ of the force. Should such deficiencies be brushed aside? Continue reading →

Posted in Audacity, Blogitorial, Civil Military Relations, Military | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Send in the Cavalry

Posted on April 16, 2010 by sword

The Army has been requested to pitch in for the Commonwealth games. Some deeper issues. Continue reading →

Posted in Blogitorial, Civil Military Relations, Military, Shortage of officers | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Silence of the Lambs

Posted on April 13, 2010 by sword

Taking pot shots at the armed forces has become a fair game for the media. Continue reading →

Posted in Blogitorial, Media, Military | 4 Comments

Mandalisation of the Army

Posted on April 7, 2010 by sword

The ills of pro rata system for promotion. Continue reading →

Posted in Appraisal System, Blogitorial, Military, Ponderings, Promotion System, Reforms | Tagged , , , , , , , | 34 Comments

Challenges Before the New Army Chief

Posted on April 2, 2010 by sword

Some facets other than modernisation that are vie for urgent attention of the new army chief. Continue reading →

Posted in Appraisal System, Blogitorial, Military, Ponderings, Reforms, Shortage of officers, Values | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments