Bharat Rakshak

Riza Zaman

As I look at this picture, every ounce of my ingrained Hindu belief (mostly about preserving hierarchy) screams out the following: Why is a cop wearing a red beret?! Are SF folks are cool with JKP wearing red berets or there a subtle shade distinction that escapes me? http://d.yimg.com/i/ng/sp/ap_p...

Riza Zaman

CQB training for Para SF has now incorporated mozambique drill - 2 shots center mass 1 shot head

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pakis are a hard spot regarding their strategy to India. They know they can't pull of another 26-11, parliament attack or anything large scale. If they do, India might make good on the Army's plans of brigade level raids on terrorist camps in POK - which will lead to an exponential escalation given...

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pakis are a hard spot regarding their strategy to India. They know they can't pull of another 26-11, parliament attack or anything large scale. If they do, India might make good on the Army's plans of brigade level raids on terrorist camps in POK - which will lead to an exponential escalation given ...

Riza Zaman

PMCs (Private Military Company) in Iraq or Afghanistan, in theory, are not permitted to engage in "actual combat". The reality on the ground is very different - the most notable being the incident in which Blackwater operatives fought side-by-side with US troops when they were attacked at ...

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^ Muslim General takes over Command of key 15 Corps http://www.zeenews.com/news672362.html It's annoying to see the headlines being preempted by "Muslim" ... plenty of Muslims serve in the IA. If I recall correctly, Rajputana and Grenadiers have the highest %age of Muslims, followed by Gu...

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watching those poor soldiers trying to catch a nap in the dusty ground really bugs me have seen it too many times no #@@%#% jackass cares to provide half decent facilities Surya, no offense but - if you've spent any time in the military, as a jawan in those conditions a rule of thumb is that you ca...

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http://im.rediff.com/sports/2010/oct/01slide6.jpg Some q's to gurus... 1) Guy belong to which para? 2) Why the kit he is carrying on his shoulders is so bulky from front; genrally its bulky at back side... 3) Is he wearing internal Knee pads ? Looks like the Delhi Police anti-terrorist unit (it's a...

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Justice Khan's take on the issue: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article805067.ece Justice Khan, quoting an earlier judgment, said that though there was no specific prayer made by the plaintiff seeking partition, this should not come in the way of granting a decree for partition and separate ...

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SwamyG wrote:I get the feeling, the Hindu groups consider this a victory and the Muslim groups this a disappointing verdict.

Most Muslims seem to be ok with the decision. Some are disappointed. None are angry.

^ in my observations

Riza Zaman

Trying to get a general feel of opinions from all sources ... from what I've seen, heard & read, most people are relieved with the verdict. Personally, I think the issue has been laid to rest and we, as a nation, need to move on. The SC needs to dismiss any further appeals from either party

Riza Zaman

WWII Indian flying ace Squadron Leader Pujji, 92, dies

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-11392381

Riza Zaman

Rupesh wrote:
Give him the boot.

Why not give him what he wants, instead of "the boot"?

Riza Zaman

Jagan wrote:
Riza Zaman wrote:Can anyone shed light on this image or its origins? Supposedly from Cope India

fixed image
Riza, yes it is.

It was published in the book "When Lighting Strikes : Illustrated HIstory of No.20 Squadron 1957-2007" published by Vayu Aerospace.

Thanks Jagan

Riza Zaman

Can anyone shed light on this image or its origins? Supposedly from Cope India

fixed image

Riza Zaman

New type of riot gear ... An Indian paramilitary solider stands alert at a road block in Srinagar on August 28, 2010 http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0cXw3tbgcq2hq/x610.jpg Maybe he loosened the straps during his break - looks pretty warm. Ultimately, he knows what the suit is for and is entitle...

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Not sure if this has been posted before or not ... interesting read and cites BR as a source http://foreignaffairs.house.gov/110/and062508.pdf India and the United States: A Different Kind of Relationship Testimony before House Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on the Middle East and South ...

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Indian SF in American plans to take out Paki nuke sites? Ajai Shukla's post The United States, according to credible recent press reports, is training Special Forces to “grab” Pakistan’s nuclear weapons if they seem about to fall into terrorist hands. And if the Indian Army is to play a role in the...

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quick question reg. the IN's plan for the E-2D - will it be carrier based?

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Dmurphy wrote:
Whats that badge on top of their left breast pocket? Its the same badge that the Para Cdo is sporting.

Does that mean he is on deputation from the MARCOS?

combat diver badge

Riza Zaman

From my (limited) exposure to former/current NSG/Para officer with the Military Attache a couple of months ago: The NSG is very unhappy with the hub implementation. Decentralization of training, dilution of skill-pool, resource scarcity were cited as the primary reasons - along with the complaint th...

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The army has missile installations near the border. No, it doesn't. The missiles were to be taken out for some maintenance in the night Missiles aren't maintained at FOBs. They're replaced. when the army got a tip that there are small groups of enemy special operatives behind the border waiting to ...

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Surya wrote:Riza -

drop me a line at balaji_b4 at garam mail

Sent you an e-mail, just in case my e-mail is: riza.zaman(at)investors(dot)com

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sunilUpa wrote:The badge worn by NSG commando appears to be this clicky

However the badge worn by Gen.Katoch appears to be different, a star with wings?

They're wearing the same badge ...

The badge in question is circled in red in both pics for simplicity's sake:

Riza Zaman

if people remember the stuck ropeway rescue at mussoorie from late 80's, the army officer who conducted the actual rescue was just back from a recently completed SF course in russia. You're referring to Major (later Col.) Crasto and cable car incident at Parwanoo ... iirc he has since left the army...

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http://www.forceindia.net/images/cover-12.jpg Gen PC Katoch. Any more decorations and he would have to wear them on the back. I still dont know whats the badge on top-left chest. Saw the same badge on a NSG officer, not sure what it is. I'm guessing it's a foreign badge (not US tho). Here's a photo...

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Aditya G wrote:

Gen PC Katoch. Any more decorations and he would have to wear them on the back.

I still dont know whats the badge on top-left chest.

Saw the same badge on a NSG officer, not sure what it is. I'm guessing it's a foreign badge (not US tho).

Riza Zaman

{PS on a humorous note: My previous boss had to undergo a coronary bypass surgery, and he was back on the job in 35 days. His secretary had an abortion just before his surgery, but she availed of her full 60 days leave. He pointed this out to every person who dropped by his office to enquire about ...

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Raja Bose wrote:^^^ When did IN ever have scooter helmets? Is this going to start the annual B-R scooter helmet debate?

Some of the photos in the media that I've seen have featured our sailors in scooter helms and sterlings ... this was a few of years back though

Riza Zaman

http://i46.tinypic.com/33uwztj.jpg A sailor mans a machine gun aboard the INS Tabar during an exercise in the Arabian Sea off the Porbandar coast. The Indian Navy ships INS Vidyut (F48), INS Betwa (F39) and INS Tabar (F44) participated in an exercise during Indian Navy Week. AFP Looks like the IN i...

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India peace role in south Lebanon

In a remote corner of south-eastern Lebanon, Maj PPS Chauhan is commanding a UN check post near the strategically significant Sheba Farms area ...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8362099.stm

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They dont seem to have any other equipment other than their rifles! I thought that the state was going to fully equip them with all the equipment. I hope they are better equipped than what these pictures show. Also, why are they wearing a maroon beret ? Isn't that exclusively for those who graduate...

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Bear mauls 2 militants to death

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/indi ... 190873.cms

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Been out of touch for a while. so please forgive my question - what weapon is this MARCOS operative using? http://www.indiandefencereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/a-marine-commando-in-action.jpg The pic's a bit large, but I'm not sure how to make it into a thumbnail ... can a mod do the needfu...

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BrahMos sucessfully test fired

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http://www.nsg.gov.in/TrainingBrochure.pdf

NSG brochure, I had no idea there was a NSG museum - might be worth while checking out if u're in the area

Riza Zaman

For those of you who havent seen this series before.....the officer who is seen throughout the programme making jokes and funny comments, Commando Dilip Jha, died about a year after this series was filmed during COIN ops in Mendhar sector, J&K. He killed 4 terrorists before being hit by a freak...

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BBC series on the junior leader commando training camp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re8KeMnI3No Clip 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMvWKa62J8M Clip 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qut7zK7khU Clip 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXWAfb-I6bM Clip 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCssurS6MD0 Cl...

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US lavishes $ 4.2 billion on Pakistan without questions

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Riza Zaman

It's important to distinguish between CT units (NSG), CI units (RR) and SF units (Para Cdos, etc).

Unfortunately, we have underutilzed or misutilized our SF units by treating them more like elite infantry.

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