Brig PS Gothra (Retd) "We assess a criminal's reach or strength and then take action against him. Fauji blindly gets into a situation. In fact, you people have a habit of dealing with situations from a _position of weakness_," said the DSP, when I was coaxing him to book the over ground workers under Public Safety Act. "We have been helping you all through. We have been … [Read more...] about Position of Strength
Indian Army
Heavy Debt
Brig PS Gothra (Retd) “Damn serious soldiering, Ravi?” heard Ravi as he felt a tap on his shoulder. He was picking up a mug to pour tea for himself in Batote TCP. It was Major Anil, his course mate and neighbour in the separated family accommodation. Nine months ago, they had travelled together to join their respective RR units. Before Ravi could answer Anil said, “Looks … [Read more...] about Heavy Debt
Idhar Udhar Ki Baat: Pudu Saab
Brig PS Gothra (Retd) "Saab, you are new and hence you don't know about me," said Sepoy Kanan (not real name) when he moved to the podium after I finished my speech at his farewell party on his retirement. He said that in Hindi and then went on to deliver his rest of the speech in Tamil. All I could understand in his speech was 'Pudu Saab' mentioned four times. I could also … [Read more...] about Idhar Udhar Ki Baat: Pudu Saab
Evolution of the Indian Armoured Corps
Evolution of the Indian Armoured Corps of Indian Army On 14 April 1938, a Cavalry Regiment of the British Indian Army named the Scinde Horse, led by its Commandant, Colonel Malcomson, went on parade at Rawalpindi on their horses. This was the last mounted parade of the regiment as it had been selected to be the first cavalry unit to be "mechanised." The regiment shed its … [Read more...] about Evolution of the Indian Armoured Corps
Indian Army : The Pride of Soldiering
Maj Gen C P Singh, Retd The defining character of Armed Forces is built upon an intrinsic value-based system Introduction Leadership is an art and not a science because leaders convert defeat into victory. Military Leadership is at the highest pedestal of leadership because leading men into battle is a privilege given to a select few. From times immemorial, Indian … [Read more...] about Indian Army : The Pride of Soldiering