SSB ASPIRANTS!! This post of Col. Bala Sir is a wake up call to Repeaters and rather an eye opener for to Fresher. It is a check list of traits to be possessed by a Defence Officer. Every candidate is required to repeatedly tell him/herself and implement them in one’s practical own life. Then he/she sees to become a Defence Officer.
TO BECOME AN OFFICER
- I should possess a passion for performance, a drive for achievement & a deep sense of commitment to the task assigned.
- My speech should be rational, logical and appealing.
- I should display a high sense of responsibility, take initiate and meaningful effort
- I should be very co-operative, warm, friendly and flexible.
- I should argue well with ease, confidence and conviction.
- My approach should have excellent logic and reasoning.
- I will meet all challenges boldly and confidently.
- I should be resourceful, tackle complex problems and situations in a competent manner.
- I should be very strong and powerful, capable of becoming constructive leadership.
- I should project my case forcefully and convincingly advancing logical and coherent arguments.
- I should be very candid and reveal with moral courage to stand by my convictions.
- I should have an analytical and result oriented approach and choose the path which could lead me to chosen goal.
- I should not yield to pressures and possess the stamina and determination to persist with my efforts.
- I am to be relied upon to deliver the goods.
- I should possess ability to perceive the major issues with clarity and make my mind firmly in deciding the priority.
In a Nutshell: One should improve his/her behaviour and attitude towards life, one must follow a discipline in life and improve OLQs required in an officer.
Author: Lt. Col. Bala (Rtd.) : He is a Retd. Col from Indian Army,director of Shankar’s SSB Academy, with an excellent track record with his coaching academy. Visit Shankar’s Academy Here
