Bharat Rakshak

I assume the comments made by the gentleman regarding General Carriapa was many decades ago. I am referring to the most recent position. Notwithstanding the example, the principle of meritocrisy would still apply. We just shouldn't be offering "Generalship" to candidates solely based upon ...

The farce/hysteria that is created over the top job is quite frankly damaging and presents an unfavourable picture to the outside world. Although I am not a military man per se, I am aware that to become a Genaral is based upon seniority and very little else. Of course one can argue that to get to a...

Thank you Mandeep Your brief overview of the DGMO's role has been helpful - it appears to be an important and key staff position. It appears from your narrative that flexibility is usefully built in to the system to allow service personnel to switch from one arm to another. The army for many people ...

It is my understanding that Lt Gen A S Sekhon has been appointed as the next DGMO. What has happened to Lt Gen Pande, the previous DGMO. Has he retired? It would be helpful if any of the readers are able to explain the precise role and remit of the DGMO's functions, accountabilities. Again, with my ...

I note that the first round of senior appointments have been announced, namely, for the next COAS, VCOAS and Commanders for Western and Southern command. However, there appears to be no fresh news of any other senior appointments. I am interested in hearing from anyone who can perhaps fill me in or ...

The author of the last posting raises a valid point. There appears to be certain departments highly overstaffed. I suspect that is how the civil service works in many countries throughout the world. There does, however, need to be a fundamental review and perhaps reform of the civil service and the ...

I agree with Rakesh that each of the forces have an important role to play and there should be no reference to whether for example the army is superior. The country needs all three forces to work together and be seen to make decisions in a pragmatic and professional manner. I also appreciate to an e...