Category: Military Modernisation
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Agnipath Can be Beneficial With Changes : Discussion on Jaipur Dialogues.
I had a very interesting conversation with Mr Sanjay Dixit on how to make the Agnipath Scheme more effective and beneficial to the nation. The dialogue is in Hindi. A first time for me. Hence you will have to interpret my intent rather than understand my language. I also clarified some misconceptions of the regimental…
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Modified Agnipath : Beyond The Kindergarten By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Authors Previous Articles on Agnipath Scheme https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/06/agnipath-operational-challenges-this.htmlhttps://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/06/tour-of-duty-kindergarten-army-by-lt.html Published @ https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/modified-agnipath-beyond-the-kindergarten/2566901/ HOME DEFENCE Modified Agnipath Beyond The Kindergarten Modified Agnipath : Beyond The Kindergarten This crisis affords an opportunity which we must cash in on. However, prior to outlining the scheme certain issues are being highlighted to clarify some perceptions and blow away the cobwebs which…
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MODIFIED AGNIPATH SCHEME : DISCUSSION ON P GURUS CHANNEL
It is now quite clear that the current Agnipath model does no meet either individual aspirations or improve organisational effectiveness. It needs to be reworked and repackaged. This video has a powerpoint presentation on a modified Agnipath scheme. It needs consideration. Previous articles on Agnipath Scheme https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/06/agnipath-operational-challenges-this.htmlhttps://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/06/tour-of-duty-kindergarten-army-by-lt.html
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Agnipath : Operational Challenges by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Also published @ https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/agnipath-operational-challenges/2564010/ This article is a follow up, after the announcement of the Agnipath Scheme, on my article. @https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/06/tour-of-duty-kindergarten-army-by-lt.html also published in the Financial Express. The ‘Agnipath’ is going through a severe ‘Agni Pariksha’. The acid test of any military transformation of such nature must be the effect on the operational ability of our…
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Tour of Duty: The Kindergarten Army By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Previous articles @https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/04/agnipath-insiders-view-from-outside.html and https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/04/agnivirs-of-agnipath-bottom-up.html Follow up article @ https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/06/agnipath-operational-challenges-this.html?m=1 HOME DEFENCE Tour Of Duty The Kindergarten Army Tour of Duty: The Kindergarten Army In the current conditions, 100% of Army personnel go through one cycle of Recruitment, Training and Discharge for which capacities are sanctioned and exist. June 13, 2022 6:33:07 pm The tour of duty does not…
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‘Agnivirs’ of the ‘Agnipath’ : A Bottom Up Examination by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
National Security doesn’t come cheap not where India is. The Nation must bear this burden. Paucity of funds will remain a constant. It is the Governments call to have an Army, Air Force and Navy it wants. It is not for the Armed Forces to self-finance modernization by some arbitrary age or organisational amendments. It is…
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AGNIPATH : AN INSIDERS VIEW FROM OUTSIDE
As per reports the government is set to finalise the ‘Agnipath’ nee ‘Tour of Duty’ recruitment scheme, under which youth can enlist in the Army for three /five years and be known as ‘Agnivirs’. It is being envisaged that 25% of them would serve for three years and 25% for five years, the remaining 50% would…
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Attaining Strategic Independence Through Atmanirbharta By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Ukraine was dependent on others. From having the potential of being a strong and prosperous nation it chose to let its strengths go to seed. Its people are suffering the misery of war since it did not build up its national capabilities or prepare adequately to defend itself. Irrespective of the outcome of this conflict,…
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Aatmanirbharta In Defence : An Independent Nodal Umbrella Body for Training, Trials, Testing and Certification by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Also published @ Financial Express Video of the presentation given during the Webinar Introduction A webinar on ‘Aatmanirbharta In Defence – Call To Action’ was held on 25 Feb 22 in which those who matter and deal with Defence in the Government and Industry gave their views, and exchanged them with others. There were four themes…
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Where is India’s Second CDS? by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
AMUL’S CONGRATULATORY AD ON INDIA’S FIRST CDS Late Gen Bipin Rawat was a determined and resolute driver of Theatrisation and Jointness, even if it meant ruffling some reluctant feathers. He was also very clear that the way forward was Atmanirbharta and was a very committed driver of indigenization. He was at the forefront in rendering…
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