Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announces Agnipath scheme to strengthen armed forces, Future Ready Soldiers !

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[Black Tornado]

It’s tour of duty, nothing speacial in it. And I’m against this stupidity.

 

[Two banks of the River]

It’s tour of duty, nothing speacial in it. And I’m against this stupidity.

28% of MoD budget goes towards pension payments.

 

[Joe Shearer]

28% of MoD budget goes towards pension payments.

That is neither here nor there. The implications are horrific.

 

[RealNapster]

Well I agree with such structure of employment in armed forces as armed forces is the largest employer both in Pakistan and India. Take example of USA marines, army etc. Majority leave on completion of 10 years of service.

This should be the way forward. Hire individuals in armed forces for 10 years. And other departments 5 years. Extend their duration if they want to serve more and their past performance is above accepted range. Otherwise they get a one time lump-sum amount at the end of their (5 or 10 ) years service.

 

[Two banks of the River]

That is neither here nor there. The implications are horrific.

It's just an indirect way of saying we are making the regular force slimmer. Instead of cutting positions, we are giving those to tour of duty guys.

 

[Joe Shearer]

It's just an indirect way of saying we are making the regular force slimmer. Instead of cutting positions, we are giving those to tour of duty guys.

First, they will turn out to be like the Russian contract soldiers, soldiers of good times, who vanish when things get tough.
Second, this is a back-door method to get a private army trained free of cost by the Indian Army, for use by the promoters of the scheme in the civilian environment. As things become more and more bleak for them, as it becomes daily clearer that their administration of society, of political events, of the economy, of foreign affairs all have failed, they are looking for defences against the remaining institutions of the country revolting against them.
Third, how will they oppose the well-trained Pakistan Army, and Navy and Air Force? As it is, regular soldiers have had difficulties fighting them; will these comic-book caricatures be able to do better?

Those who support, defend, or gloss over this scheme are nothing short of traitors to the country.

 

[shayyman]

So now all BJP hindutva terrorists will be given a free pass and legal immunity to be part of muslim extermination from Bharat under garb of military induction.

Nice going.

At some point, it's all meant to backfire. Muslims just learn the hard way as always.

 

[Fireurimagination]

Future of warfare is less manpower/human resource and more of technology anyways. But 4 years sounds like too short a time to judge whether the recruit is amongst 25% to be retained or 75% to be let go.

 

[TsAr]

First, they will turn out to be like the Russian contract soldiers, soldiers of good times, who vanish when things get tough.
Second, this is a back-door method to get a private army trained free of cost by the Indian Army, for use by the promoters of the scheme in the civilian environment. As things become more and more bleak for them, as it becomes daily clearer that their administration of society, of political events, of the economy, of foreign affairs all have failed, they are looking for defences against the remaining institutions of the country revolting against them.
Third, how will they oppose the well-trained Pakistan Army, and Navy and Air Force? As it is, regular soldiers have had difficulties fighting them; will these comic-book caricatures be able to do better?

Those who support, defend, or gloss over this scheme are nothing short of traitors to the country.

this looks more of a political move then military.

 

[xeuss]

First, they will turn out to be like the Russian contract soldiers, soldiers of good times, who vanish when things get tough.
Second, this is a back-door method to get a private army trained free of cost by the Indian Army, for use by the promoters of the scheme in the civilian environment. As things become more and more bleak for them, as it becomes daily clearer that their administration of society, of political events, of the economy, of foreign affairs all have failed, they are looking for defences against the remaining institutions of the country revolting against them.
Third, how will they oppose the well-trained Pakistan Army, and Navy and Air Force? As it is, regular soldiers have had difficulties fighting them; will these comic-book caricatures be able to do better?

Those who support, defend, or gloss over this scheme are nothing short of traitors to the country.

You have said it, but need to say it clearer.

The promoters of this scheme, the RSS, want a private army to fight against the Indian Muslims. All other motives are secondary.

Joe - is Agnipath the direct translation of the infamous Schutzstaffel during the Nazi times?

 

[Black Tornado]

You have said it, but need to say it clearer.

The promoters of this scheme, the RSS, want a private army to fight against the Indian Muslims. All other motives are secondary.

Joe - is Agnipath the direct translation of the infamous Schutzstaffel during the Nazi times?

 

[Catalystic]

I thought the indian minister was saying them to prepare for short term and ling term war
That only means they need more men……trying to invade/attack Pakistan very soon eh

 

[lastofthepatriots]

Hindu death squads coming to sulla mohallah near you.

 

[Splurgenxs]

First, they will turn out to be like the Russian contract soldiers, soldiers of good times, who vanish when things get tough.
Second, this is a back-door method to get a private army trained free of cost by the Indian Army, for use by the promoters of the scheme in the civilian environment. As things become more and more bleak for them, as it becomes daily clearer that their administration of society, of political events, of the economy, of foreign affairs all have failed, they are looking for defenses against the remaining institutions of the country revolting against them.
Third, how will they oppose the well-trained Pakistan Army, and Navy and Air Force? As it is, regular soldiers have had difficulties fighting them; will these comic-book caricatures be able to do better?

Those who support, defend, or gloss over this scheme are nothing short of traitors to the country.

Plausible argument but i sense a bias,

One can also argue that fresh recruits are still gullible enough to go into battle not knowing the extent of the toll it takes, part and parcel of the manipulation that goes on with the Armed forces and there orders worldwide.

Some points to explore :

How long does it really take for a person to get accustomed to grunt weapon/tactics anyways?
And what is the probability that this roster can be called into battle (or an extension of service ) at short notice based on merit , even after retirement?

Might also counter the apathy and disdain the older folk might develop , knowing the true cost of loving ones motherland.(more treachery inducing one could argue)