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^^^ Welcome to Management :mrgreen: Yup.....i know....and add to it there is revenue pressure as well......got revenue targets to meet....i did not know wether to laugh or cry for having got promoted during these times..my sector has been worst hit in the economic downturn (real estate).... :evil: ...

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Talking of time management, this mujahid recently got promoted from being a trench Kammando to a lashkar commander (Manager). While as a foot soldier I could manage my time and complete my assignments (I'm non-IT-Vity type...and consulting no less [:D]) as I wish and try new methodologies....with th...

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@H.B.Krishna : I'm not trying here to pitch one organization against the other. You've selectively quoted my post to put forth your arguments. Did I diss Brahmos and call it below par? All I meant was IA has the right to be fully satisfied with a system before agreeing to induct it. Now before you ...

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Rohitvats , I don't need to be told by you what to post or not to post. Refrain from doing so. Your condescending attitude is entirely unwelcome. To you and Parijat Gaur I'd like to be clear that I'm no fanboy. Do not ask me to think before I post. Thanks for stating the bloody obvious. I stand by ...

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Surya, given the geographical spread of our country and resources at hand, I do not think that geographical specialization is the way to go forward. The earlier paradigm of battalions being specialist in a particular terrain IIRC has been abandoned. If I take your argument forward, it means the Scor...

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@Surya: How is the movement of 2 Para(SF) to Bangalore be impediment to their ability to maintain their cutting edge?

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PrajitGaur: Thank you for summing up what I was trying to say. As for indeginisation, yes it is an important aspect but not an excuse for sub-par performace. As for example of US/UK/France and other countries which have followed the iteration route to develop their own products, please understand t...

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PratikDas: You're flying into a tangent where none exists. Yes, India is no Pakistan and IA is no PA but does that mean IA and others are dumnf*@%^ and need to be told what to buy? And why would you want to do so? So that in the name of indeginisation you ram something down their throat which doe n...

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@PratikDas : Every one is entitled to his/her opinion but it would be great if same is based on facts/educated guesses and not some wild speculations. That article and one subsequently posted by Vipul above clealry indicates that is an 'inspired' series with inside info much like the DRDO bashing i...

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I don't know how many know this, but even the AMC officers who opt for being RMO (Regimental Medical Officer) with Para(SF) battalions have to undergo the 3 month probation period. So next time any one of you end up in Military Hoapital and see a doctor with Balidan Badge, you knwo what he has been ...

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If I may add to what has been posted ^^^, IA has what are called the SATA (Surveillance & Target Acquisition) Regiments which operate the BFSR and the WLR. The portable version of BFSR is held by the Infantry Regiments and used on the LOC. Infact, few days back saw Line Of Duty on Times Now and ...

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^^IMO it is IA which is to be blamed for this "pissing contest", but not in a way you may think. I feel IA has very poor PR skills. Perhaps there was a reason why Bramhos was not declared successful after the second test. May be IA had decided that one successful test after a failed test ...

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@Tanaji: I was waiting for the response of the mods to the post. As no hellfire as been fired at my musharaff....will do the needful. Just give me some time.

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Why are we dargging the Brahmos Block II missile testing and induction into issue into a pissing contest between the DRDO and IA? It is as if it is a game of one up manship between the DRDO and IA? Where is IA apathy as it is the headline in the story? Does ny one on this forum knows what was the pa...

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Its either what Sid just explained in pic thread or they are part of an Armoured/Mechanized Unit. They have Recce Troops mounted on Mahindra Jeeps (used to be Jongas earlier). Though I find strange that Signal Rovers carry Recce tag on them.

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Its either what Sid just explained or they are part of an Armoured/Mechanized Unit. They have Recce Troops mounted on Mahindra Jeeps (used to be Jongas earlier). Though I find strange that Signal Rovers carry Recce tag on them.

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Rajabose: IIRC, Bhawani Singh got the MVC for leading the raids on Chachro and Virwah as CO of 10 Para(Commando)

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While I'm no ME expert, it seems that the Arab countries in general have not been able to go beyond the old, alive and kicking tribal loyalties and therefore, the concpet of nation and nation building as we seem to understand (again I'm using these terms a layman) has not taken root. The socities ar...

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Sir, we do use CASEVAC helos all the time. Depending upon the emergency and technical ability of the choppers, right from Mi-17s to Cheetah. Before we jump the gun, please understand that for CASEVAC to happen a lot of parameters have to be met. The actual location, weather, visibility, the technica...

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continued... By the end of 1988 the PDP was complete and the report was circulated to various agencies inclusding the AHQ. The report landed on the table of Air Commodore S.Krishnaswamy, Director, Air Staff Requirements. Kitcha was an experienced fighter pilot and a graduate of Empires Test Pilots ...

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As my earlier request seeking permission for posting from AM Philip Rajkumar's book on LCA was answered neither in affirmative or otherwise, I'm taking the risk of posting excerpts from his book. Mods, please advise if this violates the copyright.Here we go: The LCA story actually began in the late ...

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Sum: IIRC, Johnies (jawans) in the PARA battalions are referred to as Paratroopers/Ptr, while others having attained a rank will be referred to as such (Havaldar in this case)

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This must be the reason the Ia suddenly woke up and is scrambling to get Mountain strike corps, ultra light howitzers etc!!! Sum: I had posted earlier also, that it is the GOI which has woken up to the threat of the Chinese incursions and short and swift war. The IA had proposed the Mountain Strike...

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To add to what Mandeep said: The 13th Grenadier was known as Ganga Jaisalmer Risala. It was formed by amalgamation of Ganga Risala (Bikaner Camel Corps;raised by Maharaja Ganga Singh) and Jaisalmer Risala.

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I'm one of the lucky few who is in possession of an autographed book by AM Philip on the LCA development story. I've a question for the Mods here : Is it okay if I can post excerpts here from the book? It will help clear lot of doubts about what went wrong were and other tid-bits. I know in an ideal...

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ramana : BTW, I know IA folks will get mad at me but the nation was short changed in 1965 and even in 1971 on the Western front. Common aam janata gave their gold and savings to buy arms and what did that fool niranajn Prasad do? Panikced and lost his battle dairy to tthe pakis. And this great man ...

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My 2 cents on the discussion: a. 50(I) Para Bde always had 3 Parachute battaliosn under its ORBAT;quite like any other Infantry Bde. The extra battalions under the Para Regt. were distributed across the country and were generally under direct control of either the Corp or the Commmand HQ.The Bde has...

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Rajat: Can you please elaborate how did the below mentioned wisdom strike you? And did you read the link about the MGS that you provided and what is it supposed to do? MBTs are outmoded. the best thing would be for DRDO to think beyond the arjun, and focus on something new. maybe something like thi...

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@Somnath The correlation between Cold Start and mobilisation speed is well taken. However, am not so sure that the placement of our Strike Corps is a "situational disadvantage". I would presume that the placement of the Strike Corps has been a matter of deliberate strategy, both political...

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@Somnath : Let me take the liberty of pointing out what RayC Sir was saying. To quote what he said If you understood as to why Pakistan always had the initial success and in the final analysis lost out, you would understand the impact of the Cold Start. Suffice it to say that Pakistan has lost the ...

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@Sanjay: The Light Regiments had/have(?) two batteries of 6 guns each.

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Somnath I mentioned before, the SSC solution is not in isolation - it has to accompany a reorganisation of the org structure itself. The template I gave will have more Lt/Capt, but lesser Lt Cols, Cols, Brigadier, and "gen staff" officers when stretched its logical conclusion. And please ...

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These exams can be cleared in phases over a period of time. Sometimes officers tend to take it a little easy. Well, while the pass percentage might have dropped, the report does not give the true picture. As quoted above, the Part B and Part D are not monolithic exams ala your term end examinations...

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Regiment Nomenclature is very dangerous. There were SP units using M-46 towed weapons. The 105mm regiments converted I believe retained their nomenclature as field units. The light regiments 120mm were removed from Indian ORBATs at one time - regiments were re-designated batteries and attached on a...

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Taking an example of a battalion - about 5 companies, about 20 platoons?? Would require 1 Lt col, 5 majors, 20 Captains/Lts...You can (in the equilibrium state) have about 12-15 SSC cadre officers in the Lt/Captain ranks, and 5-8 from the PC...These 5-8 would provide the necessary "raw materia...

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@Somnath: At the expense of repeating myself, I'm reposting the example as to why the SSC base can never be the majority %age of the Officer Cadre. Please do tell me how you intend to get around this practical aspect. Practicality of SSC expansion: Let’s evaluate the practical aspect of the suggest...

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@Sanjay: 1. My understanding of the ORBAT for a arty bde of Infantry Division is 3*Field Regiments+1*Medium (130mm/155mm)+1 Light Regiment (120mm mortars). While for Armored Division it is 4*Medium Regiments. The RAPIDs also may also have a Medium Regiment heavy Arty Bde. 2. You mentioned that numb...

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IIRC, you can not directly opt for AAC from the IMA. It is open for all officers from all arms in the IA with non-medical background, 2years service and ofcourse, clearing of the PABT. So your freind will go to IMA, opt for a arm and then volunteer for AAC.

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@Somnath: SSC fits the bill in multiple ways..About 80% of the officer corps will be Lt Col and below..The skills required for most jobs at these levels (commanding a platoon, company or battalion) would not require uniform "brass quality" talent..Say you staff 60% of these ranks by the S...

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