tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457755919530413615.post2793098997183084169..comments2023-09-18T09:12:08.335-07:00Comments on Report My Signal- Professional Matters: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457755919530413615.post-57510626698523755602013-08-03T06:42:58.598-07:002013-08-03T06:42:58.598-07:00I commend all the actions described in the post ab...I commend all the actions described in the post above. But I have always felt that our army is relying too heavily on the sheer bravado of young officers. While it is welcome and saluted, the critical reliance of an organisation on it, is not.<br />I have 28 years service in Inf, with command of an RR bn. So, I should know what happens in CI areas.<br />In most cases, our JCOs are not leading their platoons in combat- even 5 men must be led by an officer! Our officers with 12 years service and above are too promotion oriented. This leaves us with practically no resource other than youngsters to help us deliver in combat. <br />The result is that there are are just too many casualties of youngsters. This could be an acceptable way out in a situation wherein action takes place once in 6 months. Or in a mini war of the Kargil type.<br />But what will happen in a relatively long drawn war across all sectors? And why is no action being taken to ensure that we demand professional delivery at all levels, rather than rely on the dare-devilry of youngsters? That seems selfish.<br />Let us seek a professional army without getting too impressed by positive comments of civilians. All they want is their kids getting pulled out of borewells and their families rescued. They won't support any justified needs of the army. But we are professionals and should demand battle efficiency, rather than 'emergency efficiency'. Alok Asthanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362507906160748320noreply@blogger.com