Why do so many retd Offcrs constantly clamour for revolution within the Fauj once they retire?
I'm curious. Do they even teach history in the IMA?
Revolutions within complex systems leads to unimaginably bl00dy consequences.
That's the first thing you learn in History 101.
Napoleon's reorganisation occured after unimaginable bloodletting; the Prussians too had their pride crushed ruthlessly before they got down to reforms.
Peaceful turnarounds a la America WW2 are more gradual with an emphasis on man management.
Civilians recruit brilliant managers who further recruit able commanders who then begin training up the required units & adapt to evolving threats.
If people confuse the latter with the former, it's showing you why they were so ineffective in the first place.
Once again, this is my opinion. I don't expect everyone to agree but if you do think that oblique ad hom attacks constitute witty comebacks, I will block you.
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The 9th Company of the 3rd Battalion, 345th Airborne Regiment would write their chapter in the book of history.
Fighting a ferocious battle on the 7th-8th of January, 1988; the understrength company of 39 would fight off 250+ Mujahideen & SSG.
This is their story.
1981 during the Soviet Afghan war would see the Mujahideen close off the road from Gardez to Khost. This was the main line of communication (LOC) to Khost. The other longer & more complex route to the city was also blockaded by the Mujahid's.
Consequently, the Khost garrison and city were primarily supplied by an air bridge; it's tenuous position reminding people of the the trapped French at Dien Bien Phu.
Ambush In Punjab: Decline & Fall of the Pakistani Army.
Most Indians know of Asal Uttar as the moment in history when Pak Armour rolled into a well laid Indian trap.
Few truly grasp the enormity of the event; of the coup the Indians pulled off in 'The Punjab'
Thread:
Pakistan & it's Army in 65 was very different from the country we know it to be today. It was arguably the better country by living standards, better economic prospects than it's 'Hindoo' neighbour & an Army that reflected this reality
Competent & well trained officers, many of whom were WW2 veterans; experienced NCOs & JCOs, an influx of modern yankee weaponry, aggressive tactics & most importantly - confidence.
Thread on the 1965 SSG drop that has subsequently become a quite the meme
TL;DR:
SSG commandos were dropped into Punjab & attempted to capture airfields. Was a hilarious failure with groups of civilians, NCC cadets & support staff capturing & destroying most of the "elite" units
Contrary to the present, the Pakistani Army in the recent past had quite a few competent officers. Two of them (possibly) the best in the Army would play a role in the creation of the SSG.
One of them was the "father" of the SSG; Maj Gen AO Mitha, who instrumental in creating a special force that had 'teeth'.
For twenty years, you have constantly been by my side on the road to honour and glory. You have always behaved with courage and fidelity. Again in these last days, you have given me proof of this.
In your hands, our cause would not have been lost. For three years I could have waged a civil war; but France would only have been more unhappy, there would have been no definitive outcome.