SOLDIER’S PRIDE IS NATION’S SECURITY

 SOLDIER’S PRIDE IS NATION’S SECURITY (OROP)

By

Lt Gen PG Kamath (Veteran)

 “A lot of Faujis would know Lt Gen PG Kamath (Veteran). He does not write Retd, I am following suit now. He has written a brilliant piece on OROP. This one has all the rationale and logic clear. Makes mince meat out of any other argument. Unfortunately not on any domain or website. As such I am posting the entire script here. - LT GEN ATA HASNAIN”

It was post 1971 and the nation was euphoric. Our countrymen were lauding the Indian Armed Forces for a spectacular victory that had changed the geography of the sub-continent. The nation was savouring the victory and more than 97,368 prisoners were in our Prisoners of War Camps. It was the second largest surrender in the Military History; second only to the surrender of Gen Von Paulus, German, 6th Army at Stalingrad in the Second World War. The Armed Forces were feted everywhere for its courage and the people were convinced that it was one instrument that would never let the country down.

Amidst this euphoria there were 4000 families, who had lost their

SIGNALS PARIVAAR - NET WORK GROUP

 "DEAR  VETERAN SPARROWS" 

--:  THIS POST IS ONLY FOR THE SPARROWS,  :--

WE WELCOME ALL RETIRED AND SERVING SIGNAL OFFICERS AND THE FAMILY PENSIONERS TO BE PART OF OUR MAILING LIST THE SINGLE MAIL ID IS -   “SIGNALSFAMILY@GOOGLEGROUPS.COM”. 

(WE CONTINUE APPROACHING THE VETERANS WHO HAVE YET TO HAVE THEIR MAIL IDs LISTED WITH US - PLEASE CONTACT <MGE.GRPS@GMAIL.COM>)

          RETIRED PHASE OF LIFE.   After serving the Armed Forces for decades every one has to embark upon the newer phase of his/her life called "Retirement". It could be harrowing time for some while the same it mat turn out into enjoyment with all the time to oneself do do whatever one likes. It is natural to feel bit lonely and cut-off after  retirement, as one is out of usual communications with old colleagues. In addition many issues which we never had to bother while in service crop up,  Pension Entitlements and its arrears,  Income Tax, Investments, ECHS, CSD etc etc issues begin to surface with surprise.

          SIGNALS-FAMILY MAILING GROUP (EARSTWHILE)   In the digital era these difficulties can be obviated to certain extent by creating lasting bonds among the Veterans Fraternity. We therefore, initiated the creation of our own "Signals Family Mailing Group" ten years ago primarily to e-unite --(CONTD)