Tag Archives: Indian Army

Casus Belli Aching

Posted on March 28, 2012 by sword

The Army Chief Gen VK Singh has sprung yet another surprise on the country. What is his game plan? Continue reading →

Posted in Blogitorial, Civil Military Relations, COAS, Military, Values | Tagged Age row, Army Chief, Bribery scandal, corruption, Gen VK Singh, Indian Army, Tatras | 12 Comments

According to F. Scott Fitzgerald, novelist and short story writer, “the test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” Reports emanating from … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogitorial, Higher Defence Management, Military | Tagged indian air force, Indian Army, indian navy, joint services, Jointmanship, theatre commands | 2 Comments

An open letter to the COAS

Posted on July 1, 2011 by sword

Dear General, As the head of an organization like the Indian Army, you represent many things to many people. To the serving officers and soldiers, you are a role model. To them, you stand for excellence of the highest order. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogitorial, COAS, Military, Ponderings, Values | Tagged age controversy, chief, COAS, Indian Army | 55 Comments

Pull of the Lanyard

Posted on April 13, 2011 by sword

Regimental spirit wins wars. But does it have any rôle to play in deciding who reaps benefits and privileges? Continue reading →

Posted in Appraisal System, Blogitorial, Military, Promotion System, Regimental spirit, Values, Welfare | Tagged Army Chief, Indian Army, Regimental System, Welfare | 6 Comments

Deja Vu

Posted on February 28, 2011 by sword

People are leaving – whether it’s the US Army or Indian – they are finding greener pastures. Is this a new phenomenon? Not according to Norman Dixon. Continue reading →

Posted in Blogitorial, Management, Military, Shortage of officers | Tagged Attrition, Indian Army, Norman Dixon, Psychology of Military Incompetence, Shortage of officers, US Army | 4 Comments

The Canteen Brouhaha

Posted on January 13, 2011 by sword

The Comptroller and Auditor General recently carried out the ‘Performance Audits’ of Canteen Stores Department and of the Supply Chain Management of Ration Supplies in the Army. Incidentally, these are two separate audits, and DO NOT relate to “Irregularity in … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogitorial, Civil Military Relations, CSD, Military, Welfare | Tagged Accountability, Audit, Canteens, CSD, Indian Army, PAC, Rations | 8 Comments

Baa Baa Black Sheep

Posted on June 4, 2010 by sword

As scandal after scandal involving senior army officers surface, there is urgent need for systemic reforms. Continue reading →

Posted in Appraisal System, Blogitorial, Media, Military, Ponderings, Promotion System, Reforms, Values | Tagged Appraisal System, army, chief, corruption, Indian Army, Military Service, Reforms, Values | 5 Comments

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 Army Chief, Audacity, CRPF, Dantewada, Indian Army, Leadership | 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 Commonwealth games, Delhi, deputation, Indian Army | 2 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 acr, Appraisal System, army, Indian Army, officers, Shortage of officers, Values | 2 Comments