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Karan
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Veteran cavalry brigadier from The Poona Horse. The beaten path is not my way....
Dec 19, 2023 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
Good analysis. Gen Sagat carried a double pincer towards Dacca. He had made up his mind in the initial stages itself as to what his terminal objective would be.
In the initial border clashes with prepared border defences in Nov 71, he sensed that if he proceeds with axis clearance ops, as what 33 and 2 corps did then he would get stuck in those ops. Taking a cue from his past experience of Goa ops, he decided to bypass prepared defences and turn the enemy defensive system with a deep turning move which culminated on Dacca, rendering the enemy
Apr 17, 2023 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
This red herring of transporting troops by air in J&K sect. Here we are not talking of a few hundred soldiers as a one time or occasional move but a standard SOP of moving Tps into and out of CI zone on aircraft to ensure security and safety.
A few points 1. We are talking of transporting a huge number of troops in this sector. Entire Northern command is deployed here with over a lakh soldiers and more if we were to add the RR forces. Further add the CAPFs. Moving such a quantum of troops and their logistics by air is not possible
Jun 15, 2022 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
1 It’s a path breaking scheme. An out of the box solution to host of capital funding issues and HR issues of the armed forces.
2. In present enrolment sys there is no assessment of future ability, capability or attitude of personnel being enrolled. There is no psychological test Therefore once selected with some exceptions most promotions are by quantum of service put in. At times it extends to Jco rank too. This affects the quality of NCOs and JCOs. The 25% selection system in Agnipath will address this weakness and our NCO and later on JCO Cadre will
Dec 7, 2021 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
#Nagaland
1. A most unfortunate incident occurred in Mon Distt of Nagaland leading to death of 13 civs at the hands of our SFs.
2. The op was launched based on confirmed int input. Obviously something seems to have gone wrong. Enquiries will clarify the situation. 3. What was most disturbing was the crescendo of condemnation of the Army and a demand for imdt removal of AFSPA. People used such terms as ' cold blooded murder' and 'murderers'.
4. Not very long back CO of an AR Bn was killed in an ambush in neighbouring Manipur.
Dec 5, 2021 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Ref the video. At times we are quick off the starter block and come to conclusions based on a short video that may be 'short' on delivery quality as per our bench marks.
But I've also seen in service, glib talkers who could potentially sell you the moon. They could write voluminous papers that would be the envy of any 'Think Tank'. However when the shit hit the ceiling and the Chinaman walked across the LAC or Mumbai Taj was attacked, these talkers froze. They failed to bite the bullet and carry the flag forward.
Aug 11, 2021 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
#Afghanistan timeline.
1. US had well in advance announced that it would be pulling out of AF and a specific timeline was given out.
2. Chinese PLA initiates intrusion in Ladakh sect in strength. Expectedly, IA responds in a similar manner to counter the intrusion. 3. Indian commitment of forces in Ladakh, draws away the reserves available in NC and also some fmns from the plains to counter PLA.
4. At this point Pak offers ceasefire along LOC and possibly non interference in J&K matters. India readily accepts the offer.
Jul 24, 2021 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Just got back from Jasol. The Swarnim Vijay function at Gen Hanut Singhji's memorial was stirring and emotional event. Candy and I are grateful that we could attend the function and get to feel the phenomenon that 'The Hanut ' has become. His persona is etched deep in the hearts of the people of the area.
Coming from an illustrious family of warriors and Saints like Rawal Mallinathji, his wife Rani Rupade and Rani Bhatiyani , it was awesome to experience the respect commanded by the General beyond the army
May 9, 2021 • 16 tweets • 3 min read
So ....
1. The first wave was launched to trip over the world . It was a disruptive attack. World economies staggered as they were caught unprepared and surprised with its impact. It was centred around US, UK, Europe Brazil, India. Observe Middle East was spared the impact. 2. The second wave came with tailor made mutants. Targeted towards India UK and Brazil. For reasons Brazil has rubbed the Chinaman the wrong way that it is getting the thick end of the stick. There are reasons.
Oct 16, 2020 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
China man miscalculated. What was to be a neat salami slice op along with added toppings of doing down Indian Govt, has gone horribly wrong. Now they are getting the butt end of the rifle.
Asiatic, is looking for a face save and pull back. For some time chinaman made a Charlie out of everyone. The MEA, the politicians, the military ( those hand in hand trainings). Some mil offrs were more into (military) diplomacy then keeping a sharp eye on the adversary.
Jul 25, 2020 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
In our armament trials we place overmuch stress on issues that are of marginal imp. For MBT ARJUN ATGM firing through gun has become a make or break issue. Whereas in A-tk engagements gun tube ATGM engagements by tanks will be rare. The KE fired by the gun will be primary mode So we’ve allowed the marginal player to affect project viability. Similarly for NAG we insist on certain parameters that are rarely required. Lack of that and we reject the system. This all or nothing approach has to change. Few ATGMs with seekers will lock on at extreme ranges
Jun 30, 2020 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
PM Modi’s speech today was a mastercraft in the ‘ Strategy of Indirect Approach’. It was not about COVID but rather a strong message to the Chinese.
1. By not referring to China or Ladakh at all he conveyed that he is in full control, is clear in his mind what he wants done . And had a clear vision of the end result.
2. He downgraded the Chinese threat to a non entity.
3. He conveyed the difference in Indian and Chinese polity, where unlike China the indian leaders directly communicates with fellow citizens.
Mar 19, 2020 • 18 tweets • 4 min read
COVID 19 a Bio weapon.
Threat things are panning out is indicative that COVID is a bio wpn.
1. Initial info curved by China.
2. Then media release that it was caused by eating bats.
3. Release in Wuhan where they have a bio wpn facility.
4. Game plan was in place. 5. Multiple 1000 bed prefab hospitals set up in a very short time. Thousands of medical personnel mobilised.
6. Huge qty of Spl eqpt mobilised in very short time.
7. Intense measures used to control population.
8. By 20 March COVID Controlled in China.
Mar 5, 2019 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
#pakairstrike a few issues that need to be flagged.
1. Why did pak choose dating to launch an air strike. Was it becoz there was no indian AWACS on station at the time.
2.pak fighters took off from multiple airfds and adopted swarm tactics as they headed towards LoC 3. As they crossed the 10 km no fly zone of LOC why were they not engaged automatically by IAF fighters with BVRs. Why did we wait till they crossed LOC before engaging them. That it seems is against SOP. Were our fighters held back from engaging.