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The Origin of the NFU NFU originated from the 6th Pay Commission as a remedy for stagnation, and was initially given to the Group-A Services, denying the same to the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and the Defence Forces, for not being a part of Group-A Services. Hence they had to approach the courts. While the CAPFs ultimately won the case in Supreme Court in 2019, the Defence Services are still awaiting a final resolution. What Does NFU Imply? NFU was introduced on the

Date:-20 April 2026 Editor's Note  Ref. article by Admiral Arun Prakash dt 9 Jan 2026 published by Tribune India on  above subject  available for reading on link below : https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/civil-military-gap-must-be-bridged/amp This article   brings great  clarity to the complex issues and highlights  the intricately linked  vested interests and  priorities of politicians, bureaucrats and policemen that  have  ensured the existence  of civil - military 

FOREWORD BY  Admiral  Arun  Prakash , Former CNS :    The topic of “Leadership” in the armed forces is a sensitive one, not only because it evokes strong emotions, but also because perspectives tend to differ so radically that it often becomes a classic case of “glass half-full or half-empty.” While examples abound, in our armed forces, of incredible courage & outstanding leadership, what attracts unfavourable attention are occasional instances where lack of moral fibre has

1. What irks so many is that their long held beliefs and 'kattar' views get demolished. I just got an email that our NFU case is slated in Court # 3 on 16 Apr at the SC with Col Mukul fighting a valiant battle. Mukul has taken it up with the arguments that he felt were valid and genuine. The weight of the full bureaucracy is against him, possibly even the judiciary is unsympathetic. What can he do? Question is this, why is the full force of the Indian Armed Forces not with hi

Editor's Note: This short piece was triggered by the MVI article on this topic by Brig Pradeeep Sharma Ref MVI link below:   https://www.missionvictoryindia.in/post/indian-security-forces-services-capf-for-defence-internal-security-need-review-reforms-for These views of Gp Capt AG Bewoor are based on his personal experience of the past happenings in the country and the changes and transformations that have  take place  since Independence leading to  the present state of affai

"7th October, 2023 event was of no military, political and strategic significance to you and your staff supposedly entrusted with the task of conceptual thinking. A non state actor HAMAS launched a conventional unguided missile onslaught on a sovereign nuclear power nation Israel. You all just slept over it. Come 28th Feb, 2026 when two nuclear powers with most formidable Air Power complement of the world launched a massive strike on Iran, a non nuclear and lacking Air Power

Date :- 12/04/26 EDITOR'S NOTE  https://www.missionvictoryindia.in/post/approach-paper-2015-overview-of-the-mission-to-transform-military-leadership-by-col-vinay-b This piece   by Nixon Fernando should be read against the backdrop of  the above link  MVI article including the additional reference articles inside it . This would give the reader a  comprehensive overview of the Victory India Campaign that became Mission Victory India and its  aims and objectives. Editor , MVI M

Date:- 11th April 2026 EDITOR'S NOTE This timely and relevant article by Brig Pradeep Sharma is on a very serious , thought provoking and highly debatable subject . All the intricately linked issues concerning the SERVICES and CAPF need to be deliberated and debated at the national level in the highest national interest of India ! We cannot any longer continue to fight 21st century warfare with structural and functional organisations of the 20th century ! Let's debate!

Opening Quote : "Ongoing war between two nuclear powers and a nation sans Air Power has thrown up many substantive issues hitherto unacknowledged by many psuedo strategists. For instance effectiveness of BMDS, Long/Short range SAMs and of course the strategically most important issue of Aircraft Carriers employment in hostile environment be it from FIGHTERS or ANTI SHIPPING MISSILES. However startling issue relates to STEALTH capability of USAF/Israeli F-35s. My views express

India is dependent on imports for about 85% of the crude oil that it needs. This is a huge dependence on external energy sources and impinges upon its strategic autonomy. An analysis of global crude oil sources and its flow reveals that control of oil production and its flow is one of the main pillars of dominance. Not long ago, the global energy system was relatively diversified. Europe depended substantially on Russian natural gas, China sourced oil and gas from suppliers s

Almost all friendly nations in the world adopt the practice of mutual exchange of their uniformed personnel. These could be professional soldiers from all three services, medicos, engineers. While in some cases it is merely to join the same profession viz medicos join the medical establishments but in other cases the professional soldiers, officers in particular, join other nations professional war colleges etc. For instance Indian Military’s Defence Services Staff College co

Editor's Note  This  rare technical analysis and  bold  review of  NDA encapsulates  the truth  about the official and unofficial training ,structured and non structured training and includes  all   that is  good , bad and  ugly   !  All aspects and issues are well  covered  and  accurately articulated . The readers should  gain  immensely  from the deep insight of the author and would surely   facilitate an  honest review  and serious  introspection of NDA for what it was in

Editor's Note: This article was first published five years back by MVI and was also part of Jan 2021 issue of Victory India Magazine. The same is now being republished due to its link / relevance with Combined Physical Tests (CPT) that are being implemented in the Army from 1 April 2026. 'Revival of PT& Sports in the Armed Forces ' by Col Vinay Dalvi was another relevant piece and part of Sep 2020 issue of Victory India Magazine. The pdf of the same is given below f

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