India’s Special Forces are equipped reasonably, but not with the latest technology. It is time we provided them the latest and the best that’s available.
Union home ministry has asked all the forces to ensure that no one travels for routine duties, goes on leave or comes back from leave to join duty till 5 April.
The paramilitary troopers will initially be sent to their respective battalion headquarters and camps following which they will be posted across the Valley “uniformly”.
The political trajectory is clear. Asim Munir is now prepared to convict and sentence Imran Khan for instigating a rebellion against the army chief, with no possibility of mercy.
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Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
The Indian infantry, para and special forces battallions all need massive modernisation , induction of cutting edge equipment , weapons air transport and last but not the least a streamlined professional civil military chain of command . For this to happen American , russian Israeli technology together with training with Belgian , korean southafrican , Phillipines, Vietnam French , German British forces must be regularly done and one indian para or special forces battalion permanently trained equipped with that nations special force . The expanded special forces training establishment must then imbibe the best of technology , tactics stragic thaught , reach and streamline logistics , planning intelligence , technical support , air mobilty air support air evacuation and operations . Besides counterinsurgency operations these battalions teams must be bloodied in black ops in enemy and target countries. The special forces cdr must have IAS/IFS officers on staff and defence accounts officers with RAW and IB teams linked so that plans fo not flounder for lack of funds and minor equipment required can be purchased within 3 days and major equipment weapons within one month . Large acquisitions within six months . Financial powers must be delegated at all levels especially to Cos of the regiments , and team leaders.
The main Problem is lack of Modern Equipment. Our SF force need technology of tomorrow to minimise casualties which happened recently. But currently we have very stipulated amount of modern equipment. Our govt should strictly look into this matter. And whatever General sir said on this article was absolutely true. That’s it..!!
This article covers the one of the unspokened truths. And this is good, since our military and government need to look on this. Special force s of India are very professional in their field but the problem is the tech. Essential for their work.
You have just copied everything from Major Gaurav Arya’s show Blitzkrieg. And you think you are better than Republic TV . First learn to create your own content .
I don’t even know who Major Gaurav Arya is – in my over 40 years service never came across him . And incidentally I watch very few channels , certainly not Republic TV. If there is coincidental harmony , it’s good ,, more people are thinking sensibly . Good wishes to all of them , so long as their narrative is in National Interest .?
If you hav the time & inclination read the book I edited last year -“Military Strategy for India in the 21st Century “,, available on Amazon ,, also pl go on google to see my CV ,, you will then Hav a better idea
Sir,
Pls suggest specific things to be done by army. What steps could have been taken to prevent these casualties of our SF commandoes.
Hav discussed it with & suggested it directly to people who matter‼️This article was for more general information . Incidentally many SF officers have called / messaged to say that they agree.
Another topical and very relevant article by the General. Since he perhaps for good reason chose not to be provocative, here goes
Can Indian SF mount a successful op if a repeat of the Kandahar happens? No.
Can Indian SF mount a Bin Laden type raid to get a Pakistani based top terrorist? No
It has nothing to do with individual bravery or skills which makes keyboard warriors turned patriots angry. Instead it is about systemic shortcomings.
Like with the regular armed forces the bane of the SF’s treatment by the nation is that they are lionized and placed on a pedestal without any attempts to truly understand their nature of operations, challenges and real gaps in capability.
While some Indian SF officers have reached high ranks not one has made it to the top job unlike US, Britain and Israel, countries the general population and Bollywood both try to compare themselves with.
When the three original Para SF units and later 21 Para SF did not have adequate strategic tasking why were more units converted from regular Para to Para SF? Empire building at the cost of war fighting.
So if Para SF units are going to be used as “super infantry” be it in CI ops or in Kargil, they will often come a cropper – in any case when SF ops go bad the casualties can be fearsome – see Jaffna University (Arguably only truly strategic Indian SF op executed) or Mogadishu. Our hero worshiping makes it harder to identify deficiencies and make correctives in equipment and tactics/training.
AFSOD as has been pointed out by Indian SF veterans in other fora is a diluted, disjointed and sub-optimal compromise. Critical supporting elements needed for strategic SF ops like real time operational intel (TSD) and specialized insertion and extraction “transport” capabilities are either missing or will be half-baked and will ensure AFSOD keeps doing tactical ops.
And what about that “black” SF unit manned by the Army and under RAW based out of Sarsawa funded by the Indian taxpayer? How is it being utilized, for what missions exactly?
Ultimately like with the regular armed forces it will need some incredibly motivated and talented misfits in Indian SF to stage a revolution against the status quoist and by and large mediocre leadership both uniformed and political to bring about real change
You certainly hav a very good grasp of matters Military ?maybe a creditable mil background….Yess when you raise the Nos without fully est op necessity , then use as super Inf follows… I always avoid pushing the Armed Forces on public platforms ,, but am able to convey my strong viewpoints to the hierarchy directly ,, as far as AFSOD is concerned,, it’s a beginning ,, hopefully it will mature,, I understand the way our system works ,, it will always be evolutionary … await my article on CDS & Theatre Comds
Thank you for your kind words. Look forward to your nest!
Amazing, Sir please write one article on Indian Army expeditionary forces or capabilities
The Indian infantry, para and special forces battallions all need massive modernisation , induction of cutting edge equipment , weapons air transport and last but not the least a streamlined professional civil military chain of command . For this to happen American , russian Israeli technology together with training with Belgian , korean southafrican , Phillipines, Vietnam French , German British forces must be regularly done and one indian para or special forces battalion permanently trained equipped with that nations special force . The expanded special forces training establishment must then imbibe the best of technology , tactics stragic thaught , reach and streamline logistics , planning intelligence , technical support , air mobilty air support air evacuation and operations . Besides counterinsurgency operations these battalions teams must be bloodied in black ops in enemy and target countries. The special forces cdr must have IAS/IFS officers on staff and defence accounts officers with RAW and IB teams linked so that plans fo not flounder for lack of funds and minor equipment required can be purchased within 3 days and major equipment weapons within one month . Large acquisitions within six months . Financial powers must be delegated at all levels especially to Cos of the regiments , and team leaders.
The main Problem is lack of Modern Equipment. Our SF force need technology of tomorrow to minimise casualties which happened recently. But currently we have very stipulated amount of modern equipment. Our govt should strictly look into this matter. And whatever General sir said on this article was absolutely true. That’s it..!!
Super
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This article covers the one of the unspokened truths. And this is good, since our military and government need to look on this. Special force s of India are very professional in their field but the problem is the tech. Essential for their work.
Great article
A more safer and sensible programme would be to become a quality nation.
Concur
You have just copied everything from Major Gaurav Arya’s show Blitzkrieg. And you think you are better than Republic TV . First learn to create your own content .
I don’t even know who Major Gaurav Arya is – in my over 40 years service never came across him . And incidentally I watch very few channels , certainly not Republic TV. If there is coincidental harmony , it’s good ,, more people are thinking sensibly . Good wishes to all of them , so long as their narrative is in National Interest .?
If you hav the time & inclination read the book I edited last year -“Military Strategy for India in the 21st Century “,, available on Amazon ,, also pl go on google to see my CV ,, you will then Hav a better idea
Sir,
Pls suggest specific things to be done by army. What steps could have been taken to prevent these casualties of our SF commandoes.
Rgds,
Hav discussed it with & suggested it directly to people who matter‼️This article was for more general information . Incidentally many SF officers have called / messaged to say that they agree.
Another topical and very relevant article by the General. Since he perhaps for good reason chose not to be provocative, here goes
Can Indian SF mount a successful op if a repeat of the Kandahar happens? No.
Can Indian SF mount a Bin Laden type raid to get a Pakistani based top terrorist? No
It has nothing to do with individual bravery or skills which makes keyboard warriors turned patriots angry. Instead it is about systemic shortcomings.
Like with the regular armed forces the bane of the SF’s treatment by the nation is that they are lionized and placed on a pedestal without any attempts to truly understand their nature of operations, challenges and real gaps in capability.
While some Indian SF officers have reached high ranks not one has made it to the top job unlike US, Britain and Israel, countries the general population and Bollywood both try to compare themselves with.
When the three original Para SF units and later 21 Para SF did not have adequate strategic tasking why were more units converted from regular Para to Para SF? Empire building at the cost of war fighting.
So if Para SF units are going to be used as “super infantry” be it in CI ops or in Kargil, they will often come a cropper – in any case when SF ops go bad the casualties can be fearsome – see Jaffna University (Arguably only truly strategic Indian SF op executed) or Mogadishu. Our hero worshiping makes it harder to identify deficiencies and make correctives in equipment and tactics/training.
AFSOD as has been pointed out by Indian SF veterans in other fora is a diluted, disjointed and sub-optimal compromise. Critical supporting elements needed for strategic SF ops like real time operational intel (TSD) and specialized insertion and extraction “transport” capabilities are either missing or will be half-baked and will ensure AFSOD keeps doing tactical ops.
And what about that “black” SF unit manned by the Army and under RAW based out of Sarsawa funded by the Indian taxpayer? How is it being utilized, for what missions exactly?
Ultimately like with the regular armed forces it will need some incredibly motivated and talented misfits in Indian SF to stage a revolution against the status quoist and by and large mediocre leadership both uniformed and political to bring about real change
You certainly hav a very good grasp of matters Military ?maybe a creditable mil background….Yess when you raise the Nos without fully est op necessity , then use as super Inf follows… I always avoid pushing the Armed Forces on public platforms ,, but am able to convey my strong viewpoints to the hierarchy directly ,, as far as AFSOD is concerned,, it’s a beginning ,, hopefully it will mature,, I understand the way our system works ,, it will always be evolutionary … await my article on CDS & Theatre Comds
Thank you for your kind words. Look forward to your nest!
Nice article