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A retrograde step, a fighting Army of 12 lakhs can certainly have a cavalry unit dedicated for development of martial qualities inofficers&men. There are many other white elephants of the defence organization that need to be done away with immediately like the DRDO.The EME,ASC,AOC, these organisations in today’s Army are a parasites of the system.In peace time there requirement does not exist,if these are cut down,we will be able to raise another Army of 12 lakhs.Jai Hind
Modernising 61 Cavalry is need of the hour and a decision well taken. One simply can’t live on past glory. Change is the only constant and changing profile of the regiment to a modern fighting outfit is very much called for.
Living on glory of Polo and equestrian sports is no reason for keeping the Regiment as a horsed Cavalry. As rightly brought out keeping the equine in good stead requires a good amount of time and money, which can be better spent on modernisation of Army.
A good and timely decision by Army.
A retrograde step, a fighting Army of 12 lakhs can certainly have a cavalry unit dedicated for development of martial qualities inofficers&men. There are many other white elephants of the defence organization that need to be done away with immediately like the DRDO.The EME,ASC,AOC, these organisations in today’s Army are a parasites of the system.In peace time there requirement does not exist,if these are cut down,we will be able to raise another Army of 12 lakhs.Jai Hind
The army is not meant for playing polo.
Armed regiments (tank) are erstwhile Cavaliers only… I did not go in detail of the article what is big deal in it… I don’t understand!
Modernising 61 Cavalry is need of the hour and a decision well taken. One simply can’t live on past glory. Change is the only constant and changing profile of the regiment to a modern fighting outfit is very much called for.
Living on glory of Polo and equestrian sports is no reason for keeping the Regiment as a horsed Cavalry. As rightly brought out keeping the equine in good stead requires a good amount of time and money, which can be better spent on modernisation of Army.
A good and timely decision by Army.