PARATROOPER, Former DGMO Indian Army and Director Center for Joint Warfare Studies,

Joined April 2013
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A soldiers work day - as we debate a 70 hour week. Salute
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One of the most mesmerising views in the world, sunrise on a clear day - Kanchenjunga.
Darjeeling's Tiger Hill the highest point in Darjeeling hills at an altitude of 8482 feet (or 2590 meters) and 11km (6.8 miles ) away from Darjeeling town and offers a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view that extends from the snow-capped Himalayas to the lush green valleys and natural forests below. It's truly a spectacle where nature's grandeur unfolds.
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Darjeeling's Tiger Hill the highest point in Darjeeling hills at an altitude of 8482 feet (or 2590 meters) and 11km (6.8 miles ) away from Darjeeling town and offers a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view that extends from the snow-capped Himalayas to the lush green valleys and natural forests below. It's truly a spectacle where nature's grandeur unfolds.
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NEET NOW! What next??????
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That’s @adgpi @ChinarcorpsIA soldier always there for our citizens even at the risk to his own life🫡 Jai Hind 🇮🇳
Indian Army soldier trying to reach cable car to rescue tourists at Gulmarg
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RT @R_Ritwij: I had the opportunity to speak with Lt General Vinod Bhatia (@Ptr6Vb) former DGMO of the Indian Army, on India's Great Nicoba…
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Paratroopers world over do d extraordinary. Recollect own 6 PARA SF carrying out rescue and relief by Special Heliborne operations at High Altitude during the Uttarakhand floods in June 2013 ( jungle Chatti), similar ops by 21 PARA SF - Sikkim earthquake in Sep 2011 at 4500m.
Strap in: Follow one of our paratroopers from @16AirAssltBCT jumping in to Tristan da Cunha – one of the world’s most remote communities – to deliver vital medical support 🪂
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Grateful to the MOTHERS for all their sacrifices, care and concern giving us the right values and beliefs. Ma keep blessing us all. Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers
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Op Sindoor surgical, swift , synchronised- 88 hours is all it took to punish Pakistan for planning and perpetuating Pahalgam Terror attack. Never forget Never Forgive.
Operation Sindoor Justice served. Precise in action, eternal in memory—Operation Sindoor continues. India forgets nothing-India forgives nothing. #operation #Sindoor #operationsindoor #IAF @PMOIndia @rajnathsingh @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @CareerinIAF @Indiannavy
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Op Sindoor - salute to our armed Forces. Op demonstrated India’s politico - military synergy, strategic resolve, military power, Prescion strikes exposing Pakistan’s vulnerability, fear to fight and lack of strategic depth . India’s New military doctrine. Terror will be punished
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Some of the comments are based on ignorance of the ethos of our secular & apolitical Army. It’s an age old tradition that A unit worships & cares for any and all shrines located in their Area of responsibility, irrespective of any religious affiliation.
The SIKH LIGHT INFANTRY BAND AT KEDARNATH TEMPLE, performing the AARTI- OM HAI JAGDISH. Hamara Bharat Mahan.
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The SIKH LIGHT INFANTRY BAND AT KEDARNATH TEMPLE, performing the AARTI- OM HAI JAGDISH. Hamara Bharat Mahan.
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It’s JAI - Auto correct
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Salute to the youth of India as they aspire to join the armed forces.
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An interesting and relevant conversation on the likely hood of a self perceived emboldened Pakistan testing India’s new doctrine post op Sindoor. Pakistan May believe that they have strategic clout with US as they unsuccessfully mediate in the US - Iran war. @gunners_shot1
WILL THE US-PAK BONHOMIE RESTRAIN INDIA? / LT GEN VINOD BHATIA / LT GEN ... youtube.com/live/7lLru5jpO2Q… via @YouTube
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Wishing the cavalry men many more glories on the occasion of Armoured Corps Day. Thank you for always linking up with us Paratroops specially with some chilled beer in the sand, heat and dust of Mahajan ranges in the month of May. Proud to have served
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Well stated. It should be ensured for the armed forces- soldiers , sailors , air warriors including Non & Junior commissioned Officers. A fair equivalence is Much needed for effective functioning.
Armed Forces must prepare for OPERATION 8 PAY COMMISSION just like OP SINDOOR. The 4th PC had appproved a running Basic pay scale for 2/lt to Brig comprising running scale 2300 to 5100 Rank Pay 200 to 1200 Capt to Brig . This was because the three Chiefs were on one wavelength and firm . At that time class1 civil service starting was 2200 /- ( for2/ Lt it was 2300) and at Joint Secretary level the fixed basic was 5900/- ( for Brig it was 6300/- ). The Babudom struck under the belt while transfering the old BASIC to new BASIC of 4th PC as aproved by the Govt . The Defence Finance first deducted the Rank Pay from existing total Basic Pay as existing on 01 Jan 1986 and then fixing the new Basic Pay as per the new PC . So a Brig's Basic of 6300( 5100 1200) got fixed at 5500 ( 4300 1200) . It took one Major Dhanapalan to fight them out after more than 12 years long battle starting from Kerala HC and finishing in New Delhi SC in 2010. By that time 6th PC was already on wef 01 Jan 2006 ....CGDA had a tough time reworking things with SC breathing down their neck . Though most Anamolies of 5th and 6thPC got removed after a tough battle , a few major ones still continue unresolved . So for 8th PC , Forces must prepare to intercept all "incomings " and guard against any internal KILL SWITCH too. Pay Commission works out the PACKAGE and recommends to the Govt . So Forces must prepare their case well and present it to the PC. Cabinet will consider the final PC report . CDS as Chairman COSC must give recommendations on PC final report , directly to the cabinet . Once Cabinet gives Its decision , the Department of Military Affairs must ensure that Defence Finance implements the same UNCHANGED . An integrated battle ( land ,Sea ,air ) for Pay, Perks and Status .
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A self perceived emboldened Pakistan is likely to test India’s New Doctrine - post Op Sindoor, hoping US intervention - payback time for US. Pakistan should not test India’ strategic resolve & patience. Doctrine is clear- Pak will have to bear d costs, India is ready to respond
"Pakistan's warm relations with the United States may cause India to limit its response to the next significant cross-border terrorist incident..," says Kenneth Juster, Former US Ambassador to India
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@ Zamato nahin chor hain
Replying to @Ptr6Vb
Hi Vinod, we’re checking this and will update you.
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The US is now seeking a notion of victory. US has Lost the war by not winning, Iran has won by not losing. India has balanced well by being a friend of all. The war continues.
China warned Trump his naval blockade is "dangerous and irresponsible" & Voila- Trump says he is "permanently opening" Hormuz! This as Trump asks Xi not to give Iran weapons & Asim Munir is in Tehran. Unfold it all with @AmbManjeevPuri @Ptr6vb. In full youtube.com/watch?v=dOjxZlVW…
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