Category: STRUCTURAL CHANGE & AGNIPATH
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Proposed Rocket Force
With the impending entry of Pralay, there have been reports of formulating a ‘Rocket Force’ . These are some of my views on the proposal which is in the air. These are early days and there is a long way to go. This short video gives you an idea of the issues involved.
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YANGTSE AND AGNIVEERS
In Yangtse, the Chinese attempt to capture our post came to nought recently. It put my antlers up on many issues. However one issue continued to nag me – the Agnipath and Agniveer scheme. There is need for introspection and analysis of this issue. Our seasoned, well trained and alert troops with proper drills and…
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Civil Military Fusion : Talk in CLAWS Seminar
On 27 December 22, I gave a talk at the CLAWS seminar on Civil Military Fusion. The Chinese and US models of civil military fusion were compared and examined to derive a model suitable in the Indian context. Other articles and talks on this subject are :-
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Changing Traditions : An Analysis
There is a lot of steam being generated on the changes being contemplated in the Armed Forces. Aadi and I discussed this issue and took on some tricky questions. It was an interesting discussion.
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AGNIVEERS OF CHINA By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
ASLO PUBLISHED BY FINANCIAL EXPRESS HOME DEFENCE Agniveers Of China Agniveers of China A detailed and comprehensive analysis of the significance of the age profile in the PLA recruitment system in China and comparison of the way it fares Vs India. August 14, 2022 4:50:12 pm A detailed and comprehensive analysis of the significance of…
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Modified Agnipath Scheme: Multi Stage Exit Model by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Also published @ The Financial Express Modified Agnipath Scheme: Multi Stage Exit Model The prime motive of this transformation – cutting of ballooning manpower to enable due funding of modernisation is based on a fault line. Updated: July 12, 2022 5:12:25 pm The overall strength of the Army will be maintained at 10.05 lakhs (12lakhs sanctioned…
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The ‘Real Agnipath’ : Key Capability Enhancement
Also published @ https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/the-real-agnipath-key-capability-enhancement/2585425/ ‘Agnipath’ duly tweaked will come to stay. It is also apparent that current deficiencies in manpower will not be made up. The DNA of the Indian Army will transform – reduced manpower, reduced experience, and reduced age profile. The ‘Real Agnipath’ lies in the consequential transformation in capability enhancement and modernization…
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Agnipath : The Parachute in Pay Commissions by Lt Gen PR Shankar(R)
Also published @ https://www.sundayguardianlive.com/opinion/agnipath-parachute-pay-commissions Previous articles on Agnipath @ https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/06/agnipath-operational-challenges-this.htmlhttps://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/06/tour-of-duty-kindergarten-army-by-lt.htmlhttps://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/06/modified-agnipath-beyond-kindergarten.html https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/06/agnipath-kindergarten-mathematics-by-lt.html https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/07/agnipath-breaking-accountants-ambush.html It has been repeatedly stated that models of other militaries have been studied to evolve the Agnipath Scheme. Has anyone studied the benefits accorded to veterans in those nations and militaries? India is transforming into a regional power of geostrategic importance. Its economic and…
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Agnipath : Breaking the Accountants Ambush by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Previous Articles on Agnipath @ https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/06/agnipath-operational-challenges-this.htmlhttps://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/06/tour-of-duty-kindergarten-army-by-lt.html https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/06/modified-agnipath-beyond-kindergarten.html https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/06/agnipath-kindergarten-mathematics-by-lt.html https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/07/agnipath-parachute-in-pay-commissions.html This article has also been published @ https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/agnipath-breaking-the-accountants-ambush/2580683/ When the OROP was announced it was known that the defence expenditure will skew towards ballooning salaries and pensions with a proportional decline of military modernisation. It was always the devil in the Accountants mind. The exercise to rein…
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Agnipath : The Path Ahead
I had the opportunity to moderate a CASA webinar on Agnipath : The Path Ahead It was a fascinating discussion. It covered ground hitherto glossed over. The panel was very knowledgeable. To have a panel comprising of a C-in-C, an AOP and a DGMO going into various issues professionally from different perspectives was enriching. If…
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