Dynamics of terrorism is constantly changing; Army must think ahead in that direction: Army Chief

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Dynamics of terrorism is constantly changing; Army must think ahead in that direction: Army Chief Bipin Rawat

Highlights

1. General Bipin Rawat said the country and the force want to maintain peace and tranquility at the border.
2. Indian Army will not shy away from a second surgical strike if peace in the region is disrupted, Gen Rawat said

NEW DELHI: Army Chief Bipin Rawat on Monday said that dynamics of terrorism is constantly changing, and that Army must think ahead in that direction.

"The fact that terrorists infiltrating from adversary's side means that they are getting support from them (Pakistani forces)," the Army Chief said in an exclusive interview with the Times Now.

"We also have to think ahead, and ball has already rolling in that direction," the new Army Chief said.

On surgical strikes, Rawat said that it was well though through operation and India has sent across a message with the strikes that attacks won't be tolerated.

He further said Indian Army will not shy away from a second surgical strike if peace in the region is disrupted.

The new Army chief also lauded the soldiers and officers who serve in the most challenging terrains, including those who have fought insurgency.

On superseding two of his seniors, General Rawat said he accepted the government's decision to appoint him as the chief with all humility. He said he has tremendous support from two of his senior officers, and that in the Army they are taught to work for the organisation. General Rawat said his selection has come as a surprise for him.

General Rawat had superseded two senior most Lt Generals --Praveen Bakshi and P M Hariz. General Bipin Rawat had yesterday taken over as the 27th chief of the 1.3 million strong Indian Army succeeding Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag, who retired after 42 years of service.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...n-rawat-to-times-now/articleshow/56300376.cms

 

[padamchen]

@third eye

Any insights into the historical how and why of India choosing OG for it's Army uniform and Pakistan choosing khaki? I am really interested in knowing.

 

[third eye]

@third eye

Any insights into the historical how and why of India choosing OG for it's Army uniform and Pakistan choosing khaki? I am really interested in knowing.

The forces of the East India Company were forced by casualties to dye their white summer tunics to neutral tones, initially a tan called khaki (from the Hindi - Urdu word for "dusty"). This was a temporary measure which became standard in Indian service in the 1880s.

the British army adopted a universal khaki uniform for home service wear, the Service Dress, after experience with lighter khaki drill in India and South Africa.

Khaki was the uniform colour for Royal Indian army, the predecessor of both Indian Army and Pakistani army. After independence of both the nations the army was split into Indian Army and Pakistani Army. As Pakistan decided to retain Khaki as their army uniform colour, Indian Army decided to switch to Olive green in 1947 .

Khaki meanwhile was adopted as colour of by the Indian Police & Para Military Forces.

While serving in the deserts till as late as the 80's the IA wore Khaki , troops of the then Southern Command wore Khaki, this was discontinued later for the sake of standardization & uniformity in logistics.

 

[padamchen]

The forces of the East India Company were forced by casualties to dye their white summer tunics to neutral tones, initially a tan called khaki (from the Hindi - Urdu word for "dusty"). This was a temporary measure which became standard in Indian service in the 1880s.

the British army adopted a universal khaki uniform for home service wear, the Service Dress, after experience with lighter khaki drill in India and South Africa.

Khaki was the uniform colour for Royal Indian army, the predecessor of both Indian Army and Pakistani army. After independence of both the nations the army was split into Indian Army and Pakistani Army. As Pakistan decided to retain Khaki as their army uniform colour, Indian Army decided to switch to Olive green in 1947 .

Khaki meanwhile was adopted as colour of by the Indian Police & Para Military Forces.

While serving in the deserts till as late as the 80's the IA wore Khaki , troops of the then Southern Command wore Khaki, this was discontinued later for the sake of standardization & uniformity in logistics.

Thanks so much sir.