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OverviewRegular introspection is the key to the continued good health of an organisation. Complacency breeds degeneration. Hence, issues that affect the wellbeing of the forces must be debated objectively to evolve timely corrective measures. The military is a social organisation, consisting of living human beings who yearn for empathy, love and respect of their countrymen. When mistreated, soldiers wonder if the nation understands their trials and tribulations. The organisational structure of the Indian army is like a steep pyramid. Supersession is inevitable and hits hard. On analysing this sensitive issue, the book recommends that the officers who are superseded must be handled with due compassion. The tower of the Indian army is built on the twin pillars of committed leadership and motivated soldiers. Both are intrinsically linked and are mutually contingent. The book highlights the need to diligently follow well-evolved norms for the continued sustenance of the army. Finally, whereas the welfare of ex-servicemen is the hallmark of all great nations, it is equally important for the veterans to help in nation-building programmes. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mrinal SumanPublisher: VIJ Books (India) Pty Ltd Imprint: VIJ Books (India) Pty Ltd Edition: 5th ed. Volume: 5 ISBN: 9789390439805ISBN 10: 9390439809 Pages: 196 Publication Date: 01 March 2021 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPart - 1 Soldiers are also Human 1. Army Families and the Trauma of Midnight Knock 2. Supreme Court Declines to Unshackle the Security Forces 3. Unsung Warriors of Siachen Glacier 4. When a Soldier Cries 5. Indian Soldier: An Epitome of Inexplicable Spirit 6. Army and the Social Media: Emerging Challenges 7. When a Soldier Prays Part - 2 Stress and Concerns 1. Indian Army and Management of Stress 2. When Commanders Become Bureaucrats 3. Superseded Officers: Handle them with Compassion 4. When Commanders Hear but do not Listen 5. Acts of Desperation by Soldiers: Humiliation is Invariably the Trigger 6. Spineless Staff Officers are a Let-down 7. Seeking Justice through Courts: An Alarming Trend Part - 3 Indispensability of Norms 1. Falling Standard of Values in the Army: Dilution of Norms is the Root Cause 2. Arrogance of Seniority 3. Conduct of Military Officers: Turnout Matters 4. Army Officers and the Seven Golden Norms 5. Need to Bridge the Widening Gulf between Senior and Junior Officers 6. Free Rations for Officers: An Affliction in Disguise 7. Let Parochialism not Afflict the Services Part - 4 Organisational Challenges 1. Cutting the Flab 2. Of Matters Military: Probity and Formation Commanders 3. Selecting Military's Top Brass 4. Are Bureaucrats the Real Villains? 5. Jointness Continues to Elude the Indian Armed Forces 6. A New Low in Army Leadership 7. Senior Leadership and 'Any Peg in Any Hole' Syndrome Part - 5 Veterans 1. Veterans and their Obligations 2. Veterans and the Organisational Bonds 3. Neglect of Ex-servicemen: Political Irrelevance is the Root Cause 4. Veterans and Post-Retirement Employment 5. Veterans and the Social Media: Civility is not a Sign of Weakness 6. OROP, Suicide and the Aftermath 7. Spare the Service ChiefsReviewsAuthor InformationMajor General Mrinal Suman, AVSM, VSM, PhD, is a highly qualified and experienced officer. He commanded an Engineer Regiment in the most hostile battlefield in the world, Siachen Glacier. He was the Task Force Commander at Pokharan and was responsible for designing and sinking the shaft for the nuclear tests. For that, he was decorated by the President of India. He is India's foremost expert on myriad aspects of India's defence procurement regime and offsets. He is regularly invited to address various Indian chambers, associations and foreign industrial delegations. He is a prolific writer and has published more than 550 papers in different journals and newspapers; many have been translated into foreign languages. His views command immense respect. This is General Suman's fifth book. His earlier books deal with issues confronting the Indian armed forces; reasons for the tardy procurement process; controversies afflicting major defence contracts concluded in the recent past; and reasons for growing anti-nationalism and dissensions in India. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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