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EDITOR'S NOTE On 9 Oct 2025 newspapers across the country carried news stories of new 'Combined Physical Test' (CPT).that would replace the existing Physical Tests for all ranks of the Indian Army . The details of these new tests were given by the newspapers. They are briefly as per details below and att chart and link / pdf of a published article : ...... The Indian Army is introducing a new Combined Physical Test (CPT) effective April 2026 for all ranks up to age 60, r

Editor's Note This short piece by Col PK Royal Mehrishi analysis the characteristics of the game of cricket in all its formats and military operations . The author highlights the significance of both cricket and military with meaningful comparisons.  These comparisons are relevant today especially in India due to the popularity of the game of cricket and respect enjoyed by the military due to its role and critical importance to the nation

Editor's Note                        The subject of Disability Pension to miltary personnel re-surfaced after a decade for a serious debate across the country. The Nov 2016 issue of Fauji India Magazine had covered the subject elaborately with objective articles. The present debate has been triggered due to a recent change in  the existing Govt policy. While several articles on the subject, conveying different perceptions have already been published, and are under circulation

Recent opinion pieces by some veterans have been critical of the senior military leadership for its politicization and public display of religiosity.  This is not the first time that such issues regarding the prevailing organizational culture have been raised. Earlier, some veterans were critical of the Supreme Court's upholding of the military and the government’s decision to discharge an officer who refused to attend the regiment’s traditional religious ritual conducted by

INTRODUCTORY NOTE : "CREATION OF THEATRE COMMANDS -The original proposal was mooted overnight by the first CDS, who as CoAS never uttered a word or submitted a witten proposal or issued a white paper. Strategic folly and professional insanity of proposal is unquestionably proved by his 'DIRECTIONS' issued in February, 2020 that SINGLE AIR DEFENCE COMMAND (covering length and breadth of India) was to become OPERATIONAL BY 30th JUNE, 2020. Thank God and China for COVID-----! Th

EDITOR'S NOTE This article titled ' From a Medal to a Mirror ' by Capt Shikha Saxena is linked to two previous articles that were published by MVI : 1. 'Small Step ,Giant Leap - Armed Forces on Women Integration ' published on 21 Sep 2021 2. ' Denial to Acceptance- A Step Forward ' published on 27 Nov 2024.   Digital Photo of the September 21 article and link of Nov 24 article are given below . These will enable

The Trump 2.0 believes that presently American power, both economic and military is at its peak. Trump’s cronies need to advise him that the same thought was in the mind of the then POTUS Mr Bush 35 years ago when America led 37 nation force attacked Iraq. Americans had grossly underestimated the adversary and over estimated their collective might. Merely removing the head of state of a sovereign nation does not resolve the problems. Trump 2.0 will complete ONE YEAR on 20th J

TRUMP that name is turbulence and at times pretty discomforting. It’s like you are always on the look out, asking the question what next? The self proclaimed peace keeper and the cost of peace today seems absolutely illogical and provocative. OR IS HE? Let’s state some facts of the geo politico strategic environment at present:- ⁃ The US losing its credibility as a strong state that dictates geo strategic policy. Internally too many fault lines that prevent unity of decision

"India’s military grievance system delivers delay, not justice, and litigation instead of resolution. An empowered Defence Ombudsman is no longer optional—it is the price of institutional credibility. Reform voluntarily, or have reform forced upon a system that refuses to correct itself."-- Col NS Dahiya “Nobody can stop an idea whose time has come.”   Introduction: When Institutions Refuse to Reform, Reform Is Forced Upon Them The Indian Armed Forces never tire of proclaimin

INTRODUCTION 1. The past few years have been chaotic to say the least. We saw many upheavals , conflicts and economic aggression the world over and around India. 2. Ukraine peace plan continues to be elusive , Gaza has a nebulous peace punctuated by strikes from Israel. Both wars have an American footprint. 3. Putin appears well entrenched and calling the shots to draw out terms for peace and Trump supporting him surreptitiously by slowing down intelligence sharing as well

In a fortnight Trump will complete one year of Presidency in his second term. Most cynical political forecaster could not have guessed/predicted that leader of a super power could have made such irrational proclamations and initiated professionally insane actions against sovereign nations. List is too long to mention. US actions in Venezuela is decidedly the most politically notorious act by any nation in the world; even worse than what Hitler did. The famous phrase ‘Power Co

This song by Col PK Royal Mehrishi is a tribute to the Indian Army. It has aptly captured the essence of the true heartfelt feelings of a young Indian lad of 17-18 years who leaves the protective environment of his loving family and the warmth and comfort of his home to become a soldier and safeguard his nation especially from external threats at our borders where the bulk our Army is deployed.  Despite the frequent change of locations of his

Editor's Note: This timely and relevant piece has apparently captured the essence of several issues that have haunted NDA for past two decades. The author has identified several critical issues and suggested viable solutions . Since the NDA has recently been in the news this article would enable serving military fraternity dealing with NDA to resolve them and qualitatively improve the quality of our military leadership at take

Editor's Note This article titled ' Doping Saga - A story without a climax ' by Dr PSM Chandran is pertaining to a rather unfamiliar/ less read subject concerning the sports world of sportsmen, coaches , doctors ,sports sciences and sports medicine, etc. The same should interest readers connected with sports , especially those at national and international levels to whom this subject concerns. For unfamiliar readers this introductory knowledge about WADA as per Wi

By Brig BL Poonia, VSM (Retd) Introduction Lt Samuel Kamalesan was dismissed from service on March 03, 2021 through an Administrative Action under Army Act 19 for being a misfit in the Indian Army, and unfit to command troops in war. Since this was the first case in the history, where an officer was dismissed for failing to uphold the secular ideals and ethos of the Indian Army, it generated different reactions from different quarters. Background of the Case The officer was c

Editor's Note : This MVI coverage is a follow up to our story of 1/ 2 Dec 2025 on Media Boycott of NDA PoP on 30 Nov 2025 . The media boycott was an unprecedented event in the chequered history of NDA . Hence, there was an imperative need to go down to the root causes for this sad episode which prevented the usual detailed front page coverage of the PoP by ToI and other newspapers across the country. MVI received this comprehensive feedback / report to project the media

A sad and unfortunate happening/ event took place at NDA on 30 Nov 2025 when the invited media personnel boycotted the 149th course NDA POP . The details of the event are well covered by Punekar Times on link below:- https://www.punekarnews.in/pune-journalists-stage-unprecedented-walkout-at-nda-parade-after-insulting-treatment-puwj-flags-issue-to-cds-and-service-chiefs/ EDITOR'S NOTE MVI obtained some responses from a few Fauji veterans including those who are knowledge

BUILD LEADERS - NOT BREAK THEM "-- TOI ,23 Nov 2025  A TRUTHFUL REVIEW   The ToI special news story of Sunday ,23 Nov 2025 is a rare , well researched and truthful news story on NDA and its selection and training system that needs  immediate holistic reviews and reforms to address / rectify the glaring flaws and shortcomings highlighted in this story, amply elaborated and  validated by qualified,  authoritative selectors and trainers . The PDF of the news story is given below

Background & Trigger A short - 37sec video clip (att) of Gen Upendra Dwivedi,COAS on ' BTech course for the NDA entry ' circulating on social media caught the attention of MVI which invited views/ responses from veterans and academicians to clarify or elaborate the context and significance of the Army Chief's statement.  The encouraging and educative responses received from the respondents collectively give the reader an overview of the content of three years training

Editor's Note This comprehensive article is in three parts comprising : 1. Strategy & Doctrine, 2. Design of Battle & 3.Tactical Outline . It is being published by MVI to enable combined reading and study by interested readers/military students . Earlier ,only part 1 of this article was first published by Fauji India Magazine in Jan 2017 & again in Aug 2025, post Op Sindoor . It was published in 2018 in vol 4 of Victory India Campaign book titled - ' Beyond The V