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[Vamsi]

 

[India Super Power]

One of the best news
And gokhale sir is bit reliable too

 

[mist_consecutive]

Probably related

 

[mist_consecutive]

Govt sets ball rolling to appoint new Chief of Defence Staff, retired officers now eligible

New rules allow serving and retired officers of 3-star rank & above to be eligible for appointment to top post. Age limit set at 62.

theprint.in

Interesting, currently retired generals, are all out of the picture. I strongly suspect GoI is unhappy with MM Naravane's pussyfooted approach with China, and don't consider him a strong character.

This brings the spotlight back to these gigachads -

 

[Javelin_Sam]

Govt sets ball rolling to appoint new Chief of Defence Staff, retired officers now eligible

New rules allow serving and retired officers of 3-star rank & above to be eligible for appointment to top post. Age limit set at 62.

theprint.in

Interesting, currently retired generals, are all out of the picture. I strongly suspect GoI is unhappy with MM Naravane's pussyfooted approach with China, and don't consider him a strong character.

This brings the spotlight back to these gigachads -

The biggest Gigachad is the ex Tejas test pilot and ex IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria. Then only the current MRFA chief VR Choudhary will fall in line. Bhadauria sir was several batch senior to him in NDA i guess. MRFA loving Chief who haven't even flown in a Tejas till now needs some ragging from his senior.
Edit: Just realised that Bhadauria sir might have crossed 62 year mark

 

[HawkisRight]

Govt sets ball rolling to appoint new Chief of Defence Staff, retired officers now eligible

New rules allow serving and retired officers of 3-star rank & above to be eligible for appointment to top post. Age limit set at 62.

theprint.in

Interesting, currently retired generals, are all out of the picture. I strongly suspect GoI is unhappy with MM Naravane's pussyfooted approach with China, and don't consider him a strong character.

This brings the spotlight back to these gigachads -

Tiny dhillon sir seems like...

 

[mist_consecutive]

The biggest Gigachad is the ex Tejas test pilot and ex IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria. Then only the current MRFA chief VR Choudhary will fall in line. Bhadauria sir was several batch senior to him in NDA i guess. MRFA loving Chief who haven't even flown in a Tejas till now needs some ragging from his senior

RKS Bhaduria is indeed a very strong personality. Not sure if the CDS post will be given to an IAF chief because of the current modernization challenges and threats are completely Army-specific (Theaterisation and aggressive China, respectively).
Also since the vice-CDS is from IAF, strong chance CDS will be from Army until at least Theaterisation is completed.

Tiny dhillon sir seems like...

Lt. Gen. YKJ is more competent if you talk about what experiences are relevant. He is also a war hero.

 

[Javelin_Sam]

RKS Bhaduria is indeed a very strong personality. Not sure if the CDS post will be given to an IAF chief because of the current modernization challenges and threats are completely Army-specific (Theaterisation and aggressive China, respectively).
Also since the vice-CDS is from IAF, strong chance CDS will be from Army until at least Theaterisation is completed.



Lt. Gen. YKJ is more competent if you talk about what experiences are relevant. He is also a war hero.

Lt. Gen Anil Chauhan who is currently serving as Military Advisor to the NSA chaired by NSA Doval is another contender. He is two years senior to ACM VR Choudhary who is the seniormost in service now

 

[Automatic Kalashnikov]

 

[India Super Power]

Isn't he stepping back from what he was saying ?
If not tod or cds announcement then whyvwill tri service chief will conduct a joint press meeting

 

[daya]

Govt sets ball rolling to appoint new Chief of Defence Staff, retired officers now eligible

New rules allow serving and retired officers of 3-star rank & above to be eligible for appointment to top post. Age limit set at 62.

theprint.in

I strongly suspect GoI is unhappy with MM Naravane's pussyfooted approach...

The same words can be said for GOI also with reference to approach towards China...

 

[Vamsi]

Govt sets ball rolling to appoint new Chief of Defence Staff, retired officers now eligible

New rules allow serving and retired officers of 3-star rank & above to be eligible for appointment to top post. Age limit set at 62.

theprint.in

Interesting, currently retired generals, are all out of the picture. I strongly suspect GoI is unhappy with MM Naravane's pussyfooted approach with China, and don't consider him a strong character.

This brings the spotlight back to these gigachads -

If they bring a retired 3 star officer as CDS, then how can he be above the service chiefs who are 4 stars?
will they promote retired 3star to 4 star?

 

[Indrajit]

Tiny dhillon sir seems like...

Doesn't qualify. Have to be of army commander rank. Other 3 stars don't qualify.

 

[Indrajit]

will they promote retired 3star to 4 star?

Yes.

 

[mist_consecutive]

The same words can be said for GOI also with reference to approach towards China...

GoI can be as strong as the army. If your army chiefs come to you and say we can't defend Ladakh, you can't order the invasion of Aksai Hind.

Doesn't qualify. Have to be of army commander rank. Other 3 stars don't qualify.

? He is Lt. Gen. and 3 star ?

Centre amends rules to enlarge pool for appointing CDS; both serving, retired officers to be considered

New Delhi (India), June 7 (ANI) Six months after the death of the country's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, the Centre has initiated steps toward appointing his successor as it amended the acts of three services to include retired officers in the pool of officers to be...

aninews.in

 

[Automatic Kalashnikov]

Govt sets ball rolling to appoint new Chief of Defence Staff, retired officers now eligible

New rules allow serving and retired officers of 3-star rank & above to be eligible for appointment to top post. Age limit set at 62.

theprint.in

Interesting, currently retired generals, are all out of the picture. I strongly suspect GoI is unhappy with MM Naravane's pussyfooted approach with China, and don't consider him a strong character.

This brings the spotlight back to these gigachads -

Gen Naravane not being a big mouth like some others around him made his approach pussyfooted?

 

[flanker99]

GoI can be as strong as the army. If your army chiefs come to you and say we can't defend Ladakh, you can't order the invasion of Aksai Hind.



? He is Lt. Gen. and 3 star ?

Centre amends rules to enlarge pool for appointing CDS; both serving, retired officers to be considered

New Delhi (India), June 7 (ANI) Six months after the death of the country's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, the Centre has initiated steps toward appointing his successor as it amended the acts of three services to include retired officers in the pool of officers to be...

aninews.in

govt wants someone who will speak their language like the late CDS ..i suspect Tiny dhillon sir has strong chance due to his close ties with current govt.
btw how did u came to the conclusion that it was the army that pussyfooted not the govt telling army to be inside LAC and dont start a war

 

[Indrajit]

? He is Lt. Gen. and 3 star ?

Has to be an army commander - GOC in C

From the article you posted:

Sources said that while the gazette notification refers to three-star officers, it means commander-in-chief-level officers and not anyone below this.

 

[aystle]

 

[mist_consecutive]

Gen Naravane not being a big mouth like some others around him made his approach pussyfooted?

You are comparing him with Late. Bipin Rawat, who indeed had a loose mouth. However, he spoke his mind, albeit coming out as brash.
Naravane was the exact opposite, words eluded his mouth and his body language was too passive, not something you expect from an Army Commander.

A prime example of a strong personality is RKS Bhaduria, ex-IAF chief. Even though he has a short height, his personality comes as dominating.

govt wants someone who will speak their language like the late CDS ..i suspect Tiny dhillon sir has strong chance due to his close ties with current govt.
btw how did u came to the conclusion that it was the army that pussyfooted not the govt telling army to be inside LAC and dont start a war

Both probably did. I threw a guess, I don't know.

Has to be an army commander - GOC in C

From the article you posted:

Sources said that while the gazette notification refers to three-star officers, it means commander-in-chief-level officers and not anyone below this.

But that will essentially eliminate all retired service chiefs as all have crossed 62, except maybe RKS Bhaduria who is 62 (63 this September).