The Indian Air Force, air arm of the Indian armed forces, has its prime responsibility of securing the Indian airspace as well as to carry out the aerial warfare during any clash. The Indian Air Force has made a lot of technological advancements in the last few years. New aircrafts and helicopters inducted during the event show the progress and development in the field creating a new benchmark each time in the history of the Indian Air Force.
Here are few great clicks from SD Singh of air warriors and their day to day life at work. Hope these images would motivate future air warriors to touch the sky with glory.
Pictures of Air Warriors Will Motivate You To Join Them
Su 30 MKI fighter pilotsSpecial Forces of Indian Air ForcePilot and Aircraft engineer on PatrolIAF police screening the area of aircraftHelicopter Pilot at LehFuture Air Warriors at NDAFighter pilots of IAF
Current Affairs questions will be from last 5-7 months (for AFCAT, NDA, CDS, TA)
Over the past few days, we have received tons of emails from the aspirants asking us regarding TGC and UES entry. The point of concern here is an official notice which is getting viral on social media which shows that there will be no more TGC and SSC tech entries, though the source of this notice is unknown and it looks like an official decision from Indian army. Though we can not comment if this has got implemented or going to be implemented.
The official statement says
UES entry has been suspended and TGC entry will be discontinued wef 2017
To bring the ratio of reg cadre to sp cadre offrs as per impl instrs for AVSC cadre review.
Online, AADHAR based recruitment to ensure a fair sys has been imnl.
Vacancies in IMA are planned to be reduced
SSC entry is planned to be increased.
SSC will be made more lucrative.
Current Affairs questions will be from last 5-7 months (for AFCAT, NDA, CDS, TA)
TGC/UES entry which is for permanent commission and for IMA is discontinued.
These changes are done to correct the ratio as AVSC cadre review. This has something to do with the promotion policy, to know more about it look for The Ajay Vikram Singh Committee (AVSC) cadre review.
AADHAR card is going to be implemented here too, similar to our bank accounts, PAN, mobile etc.
IMA vacancies are going to drop, it might not affect UPSC CDSE entry for IMA, but vacancies are reduced as there will be no TGC and UES.
Short Service Commission (SSC) vacancies will be increased, so you might see more vacancies in CDS OTA, NCC Special Entry, SSC-Tech entry.
Short Service Commission will get some service benefits to make it more lucrative.
Conclusion: The whole change has something to do with AVSC cadre review which is related to promotion thingy. Is this a good news or bad new, we don’t know, let us know in the comment section.
* We are not sure if this will be implemented or already in action. If you have more information regarding the same, do share with us.
Air force chopper crashes in Arunachal Pradesh during a training sortie. 7 personnel dead (5 IAF + 2 Arm), as a Mi-17 V5 helicopter crashed in Arunachal Pradesh this morning confirms Indian Airforce. Around 6 AM today, a Mi-17 V5 helicopter while on an Air Maintenance mission crashed in Arunachal Pradesh. Court of Inquiry ordered: IAF
Five military personnel were killed and one critically wounded when an Indian Air Force helicopter crashed at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh this morning. The Mi-17 V5 chopper was on an “air maintenance mission” when it crashed around 6 am, according to the Air Force.
A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to establish what caused the crash. More details wait.
IAF Mi-17 V5
#FLASH: 5 personnel dead, 1 critically injured as a Mi-17 V5 helicopter crashed in Arunachal Pradesh this morning confirms Indian Airforce pic.twitter.com/pZfcWEF1Xr
Update: Death toll in the IAF Mi17 V5 helicopter crash rises to 7. 5 IAF + 2 Army personnel. Just 2 days ahead of 85th IAF day. @Leopard212pic.twitter.com/0oBkxmKfLI
Indian Army Soldier Recruitment Rally Mizoram 2017: Indian army is going to conduct the open recruitment bharti at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Mualpui, Aizawl. Interested candidates can read the eligibility details below. Indian Army has advertised a notification for the recruitment of Soldier (General Duty, General Duty of Indian Domicile Gorkha, Tradesman, Clerk/ Store Keeper Technical/ Inventory Management, Technical Technical (Nursing Assistant) & Sports/ Games quota) vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online from 02-10-2017 to 15-11-2017 & walk in recruitment rally from 01 to 06-12-2017 at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Mualpui, Aizawl. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, selection process & how to apply are given below.
Indian Army Vacancy Details: Name of the Posts: Soldier Name of the Category:
1. Soldier General Duty
2. Soldier General Duty, Indian Domicile Gorkha
3. Soldier Tradesman
4. Soldier Clerk/ Store Keeper Technical/ Inventory Management
5. Soldier Technical
6. Soldier Technical (Nursing Assistant)
Age Limit: Candidates age limit should be between 17 years 06 months to 21 years for S.No-1, 2, 17 years 06 months to 23 years for S.No-3 to 6 Posts.
Educational Qualification: Candidates should have Passed Matric (10th) with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject for S.No-1, 2, 10th pass for S.No-3, 12th Pass for S.No-4, Class XII Science pass with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English with 50% marks for S.No-5, 12th Pass, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English 40% marks or Graduation with Botany, Zoology/ Bio Science, English for S.No-6 Posts with sports qualification.
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on Written Test, Medical Examination & Physical Test.
How to Apply: Eligible candidates can apply online through the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in from 02-10-2017 to 15-11-2017 & walk in recruitment rally along with admit card (mandatory), 12 photographs, family photo, Permenent Resident Certificate, Character Certificate, Caste Certitifcate, Birth Certificate, Unmarried Certificate, Mark sheet LEH board certificate of class 10th and 12th etc., from 01 to 06-12-2017.
Instructions to Apply Online:
1. Applicants should log on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
2. Go to JCO/ OR Enrolment & Select Rally Notifications.
3. Select the desired post & Read the Notification carefully.
4. Click on Registration if he/ she would be new user.
5. Click on apply Online if candidate already registered.
6. Fill all the details in the application & submit the form.
7. Now take a print out of online application for future use.
Important Dates:
Starting Date for Apply Online
02-10-2017
Last Date to Apply Online
15-11-2017
Date for Recruitment Rally
01 to 06-12-2017
Date for Written Examination
28-01-2018
Starting Date for downloading admit card
16-11-2017
Last Date to downloading admit card
25-11-2017
Reporting Time for Rally
04:00 AM to 07:30 AM
Venue of Recruitment Rally
Ragiv Gandhi Stadium, Mualpui, Aizawl
For more details like exam details, conditions & other information click on the link given below…
Lt Gen S K Jha, Commandant on Wednesday appreciated the Indian Military Academy fraternity for their “dedication and contribution towards transforming the academy into a world-class institution.” Since its inception on October 1, 1932, as many as 59,932 gentlemen cadets have graduated from the academy, including foreign gentlemen cadets from 30 friendly foreign countries.
He was speaking at the 85th Rising Day celebrations held two days after the actual day because of festive holidays and Gandhi Jayanti. “The Academy has grown in its training capacity from 40 GCs to 1,800 GCs in the last eight decades and has a rich history of graduates who have excelled in all spheres of military and sports activities.
Current Affairs questions will be from last 5-7 months (for AFCAT, NDA, CDS, TA)
Indian Military Academy celebrates its 85th Raising Day
They have etched stories of heroic valour and outstanding leadership in numerous battlefields across the world, winning several gallantry awards,” an Army official said.
He added, “IMA had rendered outstanding service to the nation by nurturing thousands of well-trained high-calibre officers. I urge all the service and civilian employees to work with the same zeal to bring greater laurels to the academy as you have in the last 85 years.”
So many candidates who have attempted last NDA exams and the one who are going to appear for the NDA exam 2018 are asking us the age limits of NDA exam which is going to happen in 2018. To apply for NDA exam you must be under the age range which we are going to mention below, of course, there are other criteria as well which you need to fulfill. But in this article, let’s talk about the correct age limits for NDA 2018 Exams.
There is no fixed number of attempts you can make for NDA exam, you can apply for NDA exam as long as you meet the age limit requirements (most important, other factors are also counted). Because of the NDA age limits and your DOB, some might get 3 chances and some of you might get 4 chances. Read below to find the NDA age limits of the upcoming exams.
Current Affairs questions will be from last 5-7 months (for AFCAT, NDA, CDS, TA)
Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 1999 and not later than 1st July 2002 are eligible.
The date of birth accepted by the Commission is that entered in the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificate recognised by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or in an extract from a Register of Matriculates maintained by a University which must be certified by the proper authority of the University or in the Higher Secondary or an equivalent examination certificates. These certificates are required to be submitted only after the declaration of the result of the written part of the examination. No other document relating to age like horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts from Municipal Corporation, service records and the like will be accepted. The expression Matriculation/Higher Secondary Examination Certificate in this part of the instruction includes the alternative certificates mentioned above.
Candidates should note that only the date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation/Higher Secondary Examination Certificate available or an equivalent certificate on the date of submission of applications will be accepted by the Commission and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.
Candidates should also note that once a date of birth has been claimed by them and entered in the records of the Commission for the purpose of admission to an Examination, no change will be allowed subsequently or at any subsequent examination on any ground whatsoever.
The candidates should exercise due care while entering their date of birth in the respective column of the Online Application Form for the Examination. If on verification at any subsequent stage any variation is found in their date of birth from the one entered in their Matriculation or equivalent Examination certificate, disciplinary action will be taken against them by the Commission under the Rules.
Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete their full training. A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of his application though successful at this or any subsequent Examination will not be selected for training. A candidate who marries during training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the Government.
Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd Jan 2000 and not later than 1st Jan 2003 are eligible.
The date of birth accepted by the Commission is that entered in the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificate recognised by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or in an extract from a Register of Matriculates maintained by a University which must be certified by the proper authority of the University or in the Higher Secondary or an equivalent examination certificates. These certificates are required to be submitted only after the declaration of the result of the written part of the examination. No other document relating to age like horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts from Municipal Corporation, service records and the like will be accepted. The expression Matriculation/Higher Secondary Examination Certificate in this part of the instruction includes the alternative certificates mentioned above.
Candidates should note that only the date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation/Higher Secondary Examination Certificate available or an equivalent certificate on the date of submission of applications will be accepted by the Commission and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.
Candidates should also note that once a date of birth has been claimed by them and entered in the records of the Commission for the purpose of admission to an Examination, no change will be allowed subsequently or at any subsequent examination on any ground whatsoever.
The candidates should exercise due care while entering their date of birth in the respective column of the Online Application Form for the Examination. If on verification at any subsequent stage any variation is found in their date of birth from the one entered in their Matriculation or equivalent Examination certificate, disciplinary action will be taken against them by the Commission under the Rules.
Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete their full training. A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of his application though successful at this or any subsequent Examination will not be selected for training. A candidate who marries during training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the Government.
Conclusion:
If you are born before 02nd July 1999, you are not eligible for NDA 1 2018. For example, if your DOB is 01 July 1999, you are not eligible.
If you are born before 02nd Jan 2000, you are not eligible for NDA 2 2018. For example, if your DOB is 01 Jan 2000, you are not eligible.
NDA 1 2018 Important dates
Notification Date – 10 January 2018
Last date of form submission – 5 February 2018
Date of examination – 22 April 2018
NDA 2 2018 Important dates
Date of notification – 6 May 2018
Last date of form submission – 2 September 2018
Date of exam – 9 November 2018
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India’s first women fighter aircraft pilots are likely to fly the mighty fighter jets soon as they are about to complete their final part of training at Indian Air Force facility. Bhawana Kanth, Mohana Singh and Avani Chaturvedi are currently flying the British Hawk advanced jet trainers at Kalaikunda in West Bengal. They were commissioned as flying officers in the IAF in June 2016.
“The women pilots will be assigned to fighter squadrons after they complete their training in the third week of October. Their performance has been good,” a senior officer said. This three created history by becoming the first female fighter pilots in Indian air force and ended a rigid gender-based combat exclusion policy in the IAF in October 2015.
They are likely to be assigned to a Sukhoi-30 squadron later this month, IAF sources said. They are part of a batch of around 40 flying officers training on Hawks at the Kalaikunda air force station.
Three more female fighter pilots are going to join Indian Air Force, they are set to join the service in December 2017. The trio of Rashi Raina, Shivangi Singh and Pratibha are currently undergoing the second phase of their training at an IAF flying establishment at Hikimpet, on the completion of which they would be commissioned. They join the Indian air force academy in June 2017. IAF was unable to find more women fighter pilots since last two batches.
Current Affairs questions will be from last 5-7 months (for AFCAT, NDA, CDS, TA)
Rashi, Shivangi and Pratibha learn their basic flying with Pilatus PC-7 aircraft at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal after which they went to Hakimpet for the intermediate training with Kiran Mark-II aircraft. The final part of the training would happen with Hawk advanced jet trainer early next year.
Hello, Bravehearts, I am Rohit Ranjan from Gopalganj, Bihar and I got recommended from 17 SSB Bangalore for Indian army TES 38. I did my schooling from one of the prestigious organisation of our country that is Sainik School Gopalganj. It was my second attempt, in my first attempt, I was conference out from 14 SSB Allahabad of NDA 138 course. It was my birthday on my conference day (24 January 2017), and I got conference out.It was my worst birthday I have ever experienced. I was totally shattered and broken.I along with my friend who was my classmate boarded the train for returning back to our school. We wept in the train and it seems that everything was shattered. However, we consoled each other and returned back to our school. I cannot imagine that I will celebrate my birthday like this. The board’s examination was on the head and there was little preparation of that. As a Sainik school cadet, I determined and promised myself that I will give my best in the board’s examination. But one thing was also in my mind that one day I will earn the plus sign.
Now I would like to flashback on my ssb experience at Bangalore for TES 38. I reached Bangalore with one of my friend who was my classmate. We both reported on 10 August 2017 at KSR Bengaluru railway station.Total of 254 candidates reported for this batch. It was the first batch for TES 38. We had our briefings and documentation. They seized our mobile phones and other electronic gadgets. I was given the chest no. 193 . I felt a little bit uneasy because I heard the discussions of all the repeaters who were behaving like they were the president of the board. Although I was also repeater I kept myself quiet for the day.
On the very next day, I got up early in the morning at 4:00 am and making others get up. I did not take bath and got ready. We all reported with our luggage at 6:00 am and had our breakfast. The OIR test was conducted in a hall. I think there is no any requirement of preparation for this test. I did all the questions in both the settings. Subsequently, we were shown the picture on which we all wrote the story.
We all were divided into the groups of 16. I narrated my story with full confidence and proper eye contact with my group members. It was totally a fish market in the gd but I managed to speak 3-4 times in the group. Out of 254, 50 got screened in it was time to fill up the documents and PIQ form. I was allotted chest no 45 ( jersey no. of my favorite player Rohit Sharma) and I was very happy.
Current Affairs questions will be from last 5-7 months (for AFCAT, NDA, CDS, TA)
We were sent to women accommodation because the main candidate’s accommodation was being renovated. We got up early in the morning with the sound of “ uttthhhooo, uthhoo,,,” which was really a funny waking up style. It was psychology day and we reported to the hall and gave all the tests. I would like to suggest you all that write the stories which are realistic and practical. If possible write stories which have happened in your past. ( like if you were sports captain os your school, then try to put story of that). In WAT, I completed all the 60 with giving my first reaction of the word.
Try to complete all SRTs in the given time. I did my all SRTs in the given time.In self-description try to give your original thoughts. Overall I felt satisfied with my psych test and I was happy. On the same day, I was called for my interview which was taken by dy president of the board, he asked me questions like “which is largest peninsular of the word, largest tunnel, middle east countries etc . “ and my answer was I don’t know sir I will find it. He asked me the rapid-fire question on my school life and family background. He also asked me about Indo- China relation, Indo – Pak relation, Kashmir issue, Kavery water river dispute, Indus water treaty, etc. I gave answers to these questions with full confidence and felt that he was satisfied with my answers.
It was time for GTO task in the next two days, all the tasks were having its own importance. In GD, there was totally fish market and I tried to speak less . I gave my points in gd politely. One thing is sure that if your points are valid then everyone is going to pay attention. The same case happened with me. In my group, two candidates were already recommended in their previous attempt and rest all were repeaters. So it was a tough competition. I kept believing in my myself in each and every test. I actively participated in GPE exercise. I did 13 obstacles and my command task was wonderful. My GTO sir asked me in three ways to the same command task. In between, he also gave me the pressure of timing and removing any helping material. I did all the tasks successfully. After the GTO tasks, we were briefed by our GTO sir. And we all friends went to visit nearest sites. We went to the Cubbon park, science museum. We have exchanged the numbers of each other and created WhatsApp group.
It was 15 August (independence day), we all were positive with our approach. The conference day and independence day wow…… it was a coincidence
Let’s be independent today we were talking with each other in a jolly mood. It was raining heavily in the morning. We got up with the funny sound of “ utthhho “n, uthho” and even in the night we also did some mischievous thing like creating sound of uthho and sutto. NNevertheless it was conference day we dressed up smartly but it was raining continuously. We did not took our breakfast and the time was of reporting to the waiting hall. We reported to the hall and we were brifed about the olq by the deputy president sir . And it was announced that they are going to call us from descending order of our chest numer . I was chest no . 45. I prepared all the questions which I have not answered in the interview . My conference lasted for two minutes , I wished president sir with a warm smile . My interviewer has asked me two questions “ what is your future planning if somehow if u r not able to join defence forces due to medical grounds ? “ and “ how was your stay?” . I gave my opinion of preparation for civil services and how I have planned for that . For the second answer I told him that “sir, it was a wonderful stay”.
It was result time. We all waited for our result for half an hour and then one officer came to our hall and announced the result. Finally, it was chest no 45. The best feeling ever I had. I and my friend both of got recommended. I could not believe for some moment but it was dream come true.
I was very happy !!!!!!!!!!!!
Sainik school gopalganj .( aryans)
Rohit Ranjan
Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen, the Warriors of the Future and Present. I, Sajal Roy, take this pleasure and honor to have the opportunity to write another article for you all. I was Recommended from the Indian Army (22 SSB Board, Bhopal) Short Service Commission Technical Entry -43rd course on June 2014 with merit but medical out. This article is focused and centered to a very important observation and conclusion that I drew and wanted to share.
Living in the present is an importantly hidden officer like quality.
So some points that I would mention in regards to this officer like quality
For the people who are in the job sector like in any corporate or any other private sector or government sector and are aspiring to join the Armed Forces etc do refer to this fact of living in the present. It also includes the student group who are currently into some or the other academic curriculum and perhaps everyone.
At times we get a feeling that this job is not for us, there is no point working extra hard in this role, we keep focusing that if we wish we were there in that sector of the job (here Armed forces) life would have been so great. With this we stop working the extra hard which we are well capable of, we don’t work to our potential, we take things for granted not understanding the gravity, our performance remains average, we don’t strive towards taking the extra mile, due to average performance our promotions and other stuff get delayed and hence it affects the morale .This kind of attitude and routine will adversely affect the mindset and thought patterns. One will continue to live in the future and in the expectation of the future but will miss out on the present.
Sajal Roy
Similarly taking relevance to the TAT and other tests, we will continue to drift and imagine things completely in the future tense but will miss out on the present details of the picture. I am giving this example as this is the most relevant in terms of SSB topic. These little habits might unknowingly reflect in many other areas and if those areas include the points where a candidate is tested in the SSB then it might hinder the chances of the candidate. A small step towards something can make a habit in no time. At times we observe challenges where are we going wrong. Hence I would like to contribute to one such challenge i. e living in the present.
The corrective habits that we can inform include:
Living in the present minute than expecting or thinking about the future minute.
For the people who are working- Have a goal and target in regards to your selection to the Armed forces but don’t undermine the present where you are standing
Exceed the expectations of your employers by performing the best on a day to day basis, if they demand performance you go ahead and set a benchmark. Take proactive measures of initiating interaction with the seniors and their seniors by requesting appointments and try to observe their insights on leadership. The leaders there understand the hardships and importance of sharing knowledge and insight. They will sportingly do it. That’s why they are leaders in their field.
Those are promoted to the next level who are above average: Here in this case, if we neglect the present and take our job casually not giving the best, some other individual who might be average will be persistent with efforts and he may get promoted. This, in turn, might create a feeling of resentment and low morale in ourselves that how can we be not promoted and will keep inhibiting us to perform unless we take the situation sportingly. Further, these may develop seeds of jealousy, narrow-mindedness, and pessimism. (For sure howsoever little negative the trait may be, it is detrimental when it comes to SSB recommendation). To perform the best each day and take every element of the present with gravity.
After the office hours, we tend to hang out at dinner or any other place. Make a point to not to discuss office matters at your personal leisure. IF the group is not agreeing to take a stand and just suggest proactively some sort of planning for a particular outing or divert the topic or something sort. (Who knows this progressive habit can help you maneuvering group discussions and group planning exercises and handling aggressive group discussions.) For those who think that the group will be thinking of them differently it might be in the immediate time, they may even pass comments but later on, they would be thankful to you. Being an armed forces aspirant one should take all the stand whenever and wherever possible.
Be Action and leader oriented: This is something that can be related to any day to day life. Inaction is not an option, so when there is a call for a situation take the action. If we take the action there is a room for it to be right or wrong, if we do not there is no room for the same. This attitude brings in courage. Let’s say you face something wrong in the office, make sure to speak up. Don’t hesitate that things won’t be taken care and with that expectancy give up on the thing. I was personally reading one article and I am sharing it with you here. Try a read- http://www.indiandefencereview.com/spotlights/sam-manekshaw-on-leadership-and-discipline/
Dialogue: Resolving any nature of conflict through Dialogue is one of the best ways to avoid conflict. Be it any level at any vertical like a student, professional etc. The problem lies when we don’t talk about something that bothered us by someone we internally develop a feeling of grudge and the loop goes on. The proceedings of the day go with the grudge on the mind and hence we are not able to move forward. So even if we are asked to speak something good about the person then we are not able to as our mind is filled with the element of a grudge. In areas involving matters related to senior management (for working professionals ) etc there can be a high amount of friction, but when handled with dialogue (polite) there is room for high-level improvement along permanent in nature. This needs to be coupled with being action oriented and taking the first step to initiate.
Current Affairs questions will be from last 5-7 months (for AFCAT, NDA, CDS, TA)
Try to invest in three important areas: With personal relevance to my life, I would suggest the three definite areas where I invest my time and effort i.e. Growth, Grooming, and Lifestyle.
Growth: Going ahead and attending conferences and seminars keeps us in the company of think tank and we tend to get more confident after coming to know some more matter. This indirectly has a huge impact. Like I in this year attended the India Electronics Week Summit held in Bangalore. The knowledge and exposure to the innovative technologies from all the best companies in the world left me awestruck. Similarly lookout for these activities. Also, people can pursue different corporate certifications etc. For students, they can attend courses, paper presentation seminars, industry lecture etc. These areas are those which would tangibly or intangibly help you in your growth. Go about doing different types of free courses online.
Grooming: This includes all the areas related to the way you present yourself from behavior, personality, dressing sense etc. This does not mean going for the expensive materials as such or so. This includes maintaining proper habits like being active, being clean with hygiene, making your own bed, winding up the bed after you wake, keeping your room or house clean and organized etc. Another area includes professional development like practicing public speaking, watching things of learning value, making a habit of using no unparliamentarily words even during casual conversations, inculcating mannerly habits like when someone is coming to greet you stand up and greet the person back. This makes the person feel good and shows your etiquette Reading more on proper Chivalry habits, Gentleman Habits etc.
Lifestyle: This includes each and every element of life. Like what we do in daily basis as such. Personally, for me, I make sure that this element of my life is well sorted. This includes simple participation in multiple areas. Participate in a different format of sports. Participate in Society meeting, in other social gatherings as well as in self-love. This helps to obtain a diverse personality and interactive personality. Setting goals and achieving them both in personal and professional life, taking time for exercise, learning a different sport, learning something different like music as such, going for an outing both solo as well as in group during weekends, making time for family and getting in touch with relatives, going out for social purpose like NGO, volunteering as a mentor, carrying yourself in a proper way etc. This element is intangibly in nature but does count. Lifestyle is indeed a blend of both personal and professional life.
Honesty, Integrity, and Passion are a must aspect that I think is a necessity for anything and everything. Being true and honest may make u face disappointment but will keep your head high. It is one of the greatest strength if a person can adhere to complete honesty at all times, it is also one of the greatest weakness that appears as a strength when a person fumbles while speaking the lie. Integrity includes the moral code of conduct i.e doing the right thing at all costs. If something is right, take the stand and dam the consequences. Don’t be afraid to take the stand. Keep the difference. Keep a class in every way. Passion is the fuel which drives. For those who are all passionate to serve, begin with serving yourself, your family, to the people around you and perhaps everything that falls at your place. Last but not the least, Live like a Champion with the grace of a Gentleman.
It has always been a great opportunity to interact with aspirants and I always look forward to continuing as long as I breathe. I owe tons of gratitude to this platform of SSBCRACK for bridging me directly with so many warriors.
Lieutenant Mohammad Haseeb Khan, Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, talks about his journey from a long-haired college kid to a lean, mean fighting machine. Lieutenant Mohammad Haseeb Khan’s story appears in Shoot. Dive. Fly. by Rachna Bisht Rawat. We bring you this excerpt from the book with permission from publishers Penguin Random House India:
A day at the Academy
Fit and confident, with warm eyes and a sparkling smile, twenty-two-year-old Lieutenant Mohammad Haseeb Khan talks to me while doing the Young Officers course in Mhow to tell me about the training every Army officer has to undergo. ‘I have an hour,’ he says, looking at his watch, and starts by sharing with me his most vivid childhood memory. ‘We used to live in the Lucknow cantonment. It was my fourth birthday, or maybe fifth,’ he says, nostalgically. ‘My father, Naib Subedar Mohammad Saleem Khan, screened the movie Border for all my friends. He placed a TV on the ground outside our house and all of us sat there, openmouthed, watching Sunny Deol play Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, the famous hero of the Battle of Longewala in 1971. For many days after that, we would go around with
For many days after that, we would go around with sticks balanced on our shoulders, pretending they were guns,’ he laughs. ‘I think that was my first inspiration to join the Army.’ However, Khan was destined for greater things. He joined the paltan of the famed Param Vir Chakra awardee, Subedar Major and Honorary Captain Bana Singh, PVC, after whom a post at the Siachen Glacier is also named.
The Khans were living in Sector 14 in Dwarka, New Delhi, when the call came from the OTA in Chennai. In October 2014, he boarded a train for Chennai, embarking on a three day journey that would take him there. Khan says as soon he was granted admission to the OTA, he had started running and going to the gym to prepare for the physical rigour of the Academy. ‘But nothing prepares you for what’s actually in store for you,’ he smiles.
Gentleman Cadet at nineteen
An OTA bus comes to pick up the fifty young boys who are waiting nervously at the Chennai railway station. They have come from all parts of the country—from Bengaluru to Bengal—and don’t know each other yet. But in one year, they will turn into friends for life who will not only be ready to live but also die for each other. The OTA has seven companies (five for Gentlemen Cadets (GCs) and two for Lady Cadets (LCs) and each cadet is allotted one. Gentleman Cadet Khan gets assigned to Naushera. Around 1 p.m., he is standing outside the company block with forty-nine others.
Capt Mohd Haseeb Khan, Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Source: FB-RachnaBisht
The seniors step out and welcome them to the Academy. They say the boys will have to prove they are worthy of Naushera. To do this is quick and easy. ‘Nine knuckle pushups on the road and you can come in,’ a stern-faced senior tells them, stifling a smile. One by one, all fifty do the required push-ups, some more easily than others, and are allowed to pick up their luggage and come inside the building. Khan says he found it tough but managed to do all nine. Once inside, each cadet becomes an understudy to a senior cadet who will be their friend, philosopher and guide during their months at the OTA. Khan is understudy to Gentleman Cadet Anuj Kumar. ‘Over the months, he guided me with everything—right from fixing my uniform to table manners to physical training (PT),’ says Khan. When I couldn’t clear my PT test, he would call me to his room and make me practise. It was a great support system to have him around,’ he says.
The first one month at the Academy is called the ‘honeymoon period’……
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