tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post6281342931385093679..comments2024-03-28T05:22:10.255-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: Navy must reclaim its ethosBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-31296608058316509502014-03-06T03:01:43.573-08:002014-03-06T03:01:43.573-08:00While it is true that it's the hierarchy of th...While it is true that it's the hierarchy of the armed forces that is responsible for the administration and running of the organisations it must also be clearly brought out that the politicians and bureaucrats are also responsible for not providing the required equipment. The kilo class submarines may well be within their operating service life but this does in no way justify the inordinate delay in induction process of other submarines like Scorpene etc. The same is the case in both the Army and the Air Force. While almost everyone is now aware about the lack of artillery guns, tank ammunition, induction of Arjun tank or the Tejas aircraft etc. even non-glamourous programs like F-INSAS and precision bombs for the Air Force is nowhere close to completion. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-61467574233954034192014-03-05T16:00:51.236-08:002014-03-05T16:00:51.236-08:00A brave and well written article.
I agree. Today,...<br />A brave and well written article.<br />I agree. Today, the services have two cancers which it must rid itself off : <br /><br />1. Its own complacency. In a time of economic leaps it is difficult to keep up morale and improve. This is a problem that the serving personnel must fix themselves particularly the senior officers. Spartanic qualities in Serving personnel must be encouraged. So they remain "addicted (enjoyably)" to the tasks of their service. And have little interest in other non military matters. <br /><br />Time to bring back rigid traditions and senior officers who are sticklers for discipline, detail and operational effectiveness. <br /><br /><br />2. Babudom. This is a also an equally big threat as its unprofessional-ism, corruptness and increasingly inscrutable position sucks out the morale of senior officers and corrupts the minds of those who come in contact with it, which trickles down to right upto the rank and file. <br /><br />The veterans and ex serviceman community and have the time, visibility, vocal chords and skills to fight against this cancer. The soldier has to be one to one basis with the statement and the bureaucrat must be made to go back to being a public servant. The ex servicemen community can fight this by uniting and forming a vote bank, a currency which the politicians understand and value. <br /> <br />Both issues need to be checked. A half fix is no fix in the long run. <br /><br /><br />Thanks Jean Luc Picardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523465808756925391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-10540716948773906192014-03-05T08:37:38.810-08:002014-03-05T08:37:38.810-08:00some one has tried his level best to cover his tra...some one has tried his level best to cover his tracks of being a paid analyst, for absolving the dirty babus...anoop2534https://www.blogger.com/profile/02858279072551056280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-19948649148802381562014-03-04T19:00:10.554-08:002014-03-04T19:00:10.554-08:00His Masters voice !
Who is the Master ??
Some Ba...His Masters voice !<br /><br />Who is the Master ??<br /><br />Some Babu in MoD !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-61725738713153070532014-03-04T11:44:54.570-08:002014-03-04T11:44:54.570-08:00Excellent article, most other articles are emotion...Excellent article, most other articles are emotionally led, with little rationale.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-43050913869799403052014-03-04T09:27:33.468-08:002014-03-04T09:27:33.468-08:00An analysis that takes blame beyond politicians an...An analysis that takes blame beyond politicians and civilian MOD employees?? ..thats just flame bait<br /><br />on the other hand good to know that the response has also decided to look @ the SOPs themselves as possible contributing factors. Any establishment willing to look at such factors and not just blame the people who didnt follow the SOPs is an intelligent one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-55605187478865127992014-03-04T09:02:27.853-08:002014-03-04T09:02:27.853-08:00In a hall filled with clamour and dissidence, nois...In a hall filled with clamour and dissidence, noise that drowns sanity, you have by this insightful exposition, drawn the line right.<br /><br />The last bastion can't fall counting on complacancy of the political class. The best welfare that one can do for him men, is to train them well, said Patton. And you second this view with this article sir.<br /><br />Thank you.amit2992https://www.blogger.com/profile/04502187776528878878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-5777038956552314652014-03-04T07:07:08.941-08:002014-03-04T07:07:08.941-08:00Every body in the MOD needs to be bribed right fro...Every body in the MOD needs to be bribed right from clerk for any defence deals to go through. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-44714063072562116982014-03-04T03:33:15.306-08:002014-03-04T03:33:15.306-08:00This is one of your better stories. I just enjoyed...This is one of your better stories. I just enjoyed the balance and reasoning contained in it.<br /><br />Please keep it up. Oh and surprisingly you and one other popular blogger seem to be on the same page with the versatility and life of these submarines.<br /><br />Good to know they are more than sea worthy. Now up to the IN to fix the problem.<br /><br />The problem with the RM will anyway be fixed in the coming election.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-30443244703223158582014-03-04T03:21:29.084-08:002014-03-04T03:21:29.084-08:00As a former Naval officer. I do find merit in the ...As a former Naval officer. I do find merit in the article. As an operational soldier, to say 'no' is always associated with cowardice and indiscipline. So the majority of uniformed personnel shirk from using this word. I my self can give many examples of compromise solutions arrived at during operations. Ultimately it is a fine line between commitment to achieve objectives and foolhardiness. I believe it is good for all serving personnel to understand that there are no rules worth breaking in peace and none worth following in war.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-19641899049088418412014-03-04T03:08:58.138-08:002014-03-04T03:08:58.138-08:00well said Ajai, I was waiting for you to publish y...well said Ajai, I was waiting for you to publish your view when all media & ex Naval strategist pointing the gun on AK. They might be right, but you are more rightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-41152320341146046792014-03-04T02:15:58.239-08:002014-03-04T02:15:58.239-08:00Very well said sir !
Very well said sir !<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-27184155245968117732014-03-04T00:24:43.468-08:002014-03-04T00:24:43.468-08:00Dear Ajai,
CNS Admiral Joshi has resigned and thu...Dear Ajai,<br /><br />CNS Admiral Joshi has resigned and thus set a precedent. I agree that this will set into motion a series of efforts which will make Navy better. <br /><br />But there is another angle to you article...you are trying to absolve Congress, PM, Defence Minister and MOD from any responsibility. <br /><br />Why don't you write another article which dwells upon the roles MOD, Defence Minister, PM and Congress have played in ensuring this chaos and how best to deal with them. This will ensure your readers that you are also a hidden Congi. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-24519367842233702942014-03-03T23:05:45.761-08:002014-03-03T23:05:45.761-08:00sir, with due regards ...
Navy is going to reclaim...sir, with due regards ...<br />Navy is going to reclaim it's ethos!<br />But what about ARMY?<br />it is the largest force...<br />max compromises have been made by the Army <br />you being an Armoured Corps Officer will be aware about Ajeya tank (Ex-HVF Avadi)or the Great ARJUN...<br /><br />Fact is Equipment are not fit...Troops morale are not at the peak ...politicians & Babus have created havoc ; and it's difficult to immune the soldiers in the world of Internet Ranjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214199832089402723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-67721969672608505882014-03-03T22:16:18.791-08:002014-03-03T22:16:18.791-08:00This is the best analysis I have read on the incid...This is the best analysis I have read on the incident as also on the resignation of the CNS. The RM or Defence Secretary are not responsible for the day to day administration and safety procedures of the Navy or any other service. In fact the Fleet Commander FOC in C of the Western Naval Command could have docked the submarine fleet if serviceable batteries were not available. There is no threat of war. He must also take responsibility or be removed from his command.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12782876170031661366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-42290931555507816952014-03-03T21:10:49.898-08:002014-03-03T21:10:49.898-08:00Dear Ajai
Its good to have a counterview on such i...Dear Ajai<br />Its good to have a counterview on such issues, but in the instant case Naval Chief's action probably reflects extreme helplessness at the highest levels. One needs a peep into the apathy and callousness with which MoD handles cases pertaining to the forces before raising questions on Indian Navy's operational capabilities. To say the least, even a desk officer in the ministry is empowered to raise observations and return a file back to service HQ's without it being perused by his superiors. It’s a challenge if any Defence officer dealing with MoD is able to produce one case file which has been sanctioned/approved without the babus raising repeated queries. The malice lies in the way MoD functions and inability of the service HQ to get rid of the “subordinate tag”. Accidents do happen and will continue, however, the same occurring due to the mere obsolesce and pathetic state of maintenance of equipment is what will frustrate any upright service Chief in future also. One has to be fair to Indian Navy while drawing parallel with other see going Navies. When comparing second hand cars manufactured in the same year, don't we check the KM done and the servicing schedule of the vehicle? It will be prudent to compare the Submarine accidents based on hours spent in sailing, overhauls done and how much money was spent by other Navies in maintaining similar equipment? Maybe, MoD headed by inept Mr Antony will emerge as the clear cause, while Admiral Joshi’s resignation and loss of brave lives the effect.Vibha Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367055687821822069noreply@blogger.com