Author Archives: sword

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 , , , , , , , | 35 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

Shortage of Officers – a Simple Solution

Posted on November 16, 2009 by sword

Shortage of officers in the Indian army needs innovative and drastic solutions – one such is suggested. Continue reading →

Posted in Military, Reforms, Shortage of officers | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

China : Some Plainspeak

Posted on August 4, 2009 by sword

Some Plainspeak on the Sino-Indian border dispute. Continue reading →

Posted in Boundary Dispute, China, Military | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments