Tag Archives: Values

Dubious Honours

Posted on January 26, 2014 by sword

A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of coloured ribbon” Napoleon is said to have told the captain of HMS Bellerophon, which was transporting him to exile at St Helena in 1815. Much has changed in the … Continue reading →

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An Officer and a Gentleman

Posted on August 25, 2012 by sword

Recent cases of mutinous behaviour by troops, including increasing incidences of assault on their own officers, have caused much comment in the media and within the circle of observers of military affairs. Much has been written about the possible causes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogitorial, Military, Shortage of officers, Traditions, Values | Tagged , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Deaf, Blind…. and Dumb?

Posted on November 1, 2010 by sword

Age does funny things to you. As does lack of scruples. Continue reading →

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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 , , , , , , , | 5 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 →

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