tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post1872584954599519435..comments2024-03-27T08:44:27.438+05:00Comments on Aeronaut: Kargil Conflict and Pakistan Air ForceKaiser Tufailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05733145033238064933noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-26638093547578750042019-03-06T20:15:41.029+05:002019-03-06T20:15:41.029+05:00Sir. Since quite sometime, I was in desperate sear...Sir. Since quite sometime, I was in desperate search of Pak verdion of Kargil episode. Of late I went through Gen VP Malik version however the Airforce quest remained unanswered. Now in recent standoff, I went through thid marvelous and crisp piece by you which was awesome. It truly helps great insight into what was an ill planned misadventure bringing about badname and damage to diplomatic efforts between the two otherwise undiplomatic neighbours. I am grateful and look forward more from you. I also pray to Almighty to grant vision and wisdom to leaders on both side of the border and enable them deliver prosperity, health, eduaction and true development for poor masses on both sides which make almost 20%of the world population. The peace must prevail and competition should be only in terms of better human life instead of better military hardware.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-65717466932366910802018-10-12T17:45:51.394+05:002018-10-12T17:45:51.394+05:00Thank you for speaking out sir! The perennial prob...Thank you for speaking out sir! The perennial problem for Pakistan's military history has been that incompetent Army generals have traditionally been promoted to Chief-level by civilians, who have then launched disastrous misadventures. Ayub should never have been Chief, neither should Musharraf. They were both promoted over other more qualified and senior commanders by civilians, and they both launched catastrophic wars without due planning.<br /><br />The other problem which is confirmed by your brief here, is that the Air Force is clearly the 'strategic thinker' in the family of military-arms of any nation, and should always be taken into confidence in the planning stages of any strategy. In fact, the AF should lead the planning! Because as Rommel had already learned and admitted in North Africa, all the way back in WWII, without the Air Force, the Army's capabilities won't matter in any conventional war. I hope our Army generals have finally learned this lesson as well.<br /><br />~MohsinMohsin E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05105637875227618305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-85286280799239671822018-09-06T09:35:58.944+05:002018-09-06T09:35:58.944+05:00A honest, unbiased and impartial article by Ar Cmd...A honest, unbiased and impartial article by Ar Cmde Kaiser. Well written, sir. As a participant who flew in the air war from the 'Other Side', I do believe the PAF did have windows of opportunity, which were not exploited, for reasons not known (Lack of resources, audacity against PA control etc). Kudos to you sir for giving a honest and unbiased view.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-40902296671358133672018-03-21T22:55:54.317+05:002018-03-21T22:55:54.317+05:00thank u sir for such interesting articlethank u sir for such interesting articleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-42012936077853773242017-10-20T00:17:59.405+05:002017-10-20T00:17:59.405+05:00Great reading, well analysed.
Thanks for writing t...Great reading, well analysed.<br />Thanks for writing this. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15608172036002509563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-69749075015593055342017-04-16T20:19:55.053+05:002017-04-16T20:19:55.053+05:00great read sir.great read sir.manikinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04956595408609320328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-14117945201318880982016-10-01T20:47:32.329+05:002016-10-01T20:47:32.329+05:00Very balanced, introspective and perhaps even reme...Very balanced, introspective and perhaps even remedial to those who wish to learn from their past experiences.I hope it prevents future misadventures.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601036422939147939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-8925133774047615632016-09-08T20:11:12.904+05:002016-09-08T20:11:12.904+05:00`Kargil, I suspect, like the ‘65 and ‘71 Wars, was...`Kargil, I suspect, like the ‘65 and ‘71 Wars, was a case of not having enough dissenters (‘devil’s advocates’, if you will) during planning, because everyone wanted to agree with the boss. That single reason, I think, was the root cause of most of the failures that were apparent right from the beginning. If this point is understood well, remedial measures towards tolerance and liberalism can follow as a matter of course. Such an organisational milieu, based on honest appraisal and fearless appeal, would be conducive to sound and sensible planning. It would also go a long way in precluding Kargil-like disasters.'<br /><br />This is a great observation. Pakistan should have leaders (civilian and military) who are this smart. Amazing narrative. I love your blogs and the way you tend to be objective about everything. BTW this compliment to you is from across the border.TechScribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523762069032203832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-52980282126391129582016-08-06T08:13:10.519+05:002016-08-06T08:13:10.519+05:00An excellent article. Honest and upright. One need...An excellent article. Honest and upright. One needs to be a brave person to be honest. Though I am from the other side but I salute you sir. Someone has written that how frequently India has stabbed Pakistan in the back, well,let me tell you that we in India have the perception that it's Pakistan who has always stabbed us in the back. I, personally have a different opinion. I feel we have brave people on both sides so we can keep on fighting till infinity but no side is going to win. The losers are going to be the brave people who will die fighting for their country, their families and the poor people of both the countries who will become even more poorer. The winners will be the powerful people on both sides whose foreign bank accounts are going to multiply and their future generations are going to prosper. We the people on both sides speak the same language, look the same,eat the same food, have a common culture but still hate each other. Because of this reason we have been ruled by foreigners for thousands of years. Even today we are being ruled by our selfish leaders who don't care for their country. We are such poor countries, should we not be spending our energy and resources to improve the lives of our people. We can fighting in the name of Kashmir because that's what our selfish leaders want. Come on let's grow up. It's not about Hindu or Muslim. We all are the same. Let's unite and fight the real enemy that is poverty and our selfish powerful leaders. We must give our next generation a place which is much more beautiful than America and with lots of opportunities. Can some miracle happen that we just stop hating each other. The day that happens then we will be more powerful than America. If our religious leaders preach unity and tell us to respect other religions too, then we should accept our religious leaders otherwise we should reject them. All religions are good and they teach peace. Let's not get carried away the way we have been for thousands of years. Let's wake up now before it's too late.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01028252827996212786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-57293157115271413242016-07-31T10:09:38.470+05:002016-07-31T10:09:38.470+05:00The analysis of the impact of organizational cultu...The analysis of the impact of organizational culture on decision making in the armed forces is very accurately covered. Will the army ever learn and will the hierarchy ever have the will to change? I doubt it. We seem destined to repeat history since we refuse to learn from it. Comments by a person above looking to teach a lesson to India only proves my point. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12839164621343989867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-59561217056366606252016-07-30T22:19:55.644+05:002016-07-30T22:19:55.644+05:00Enjoyed reading. Enjoyed reading. Ajay Chaudharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497832552241335620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-44280253070530521372016-07-29T20:57:55.072+05:002016-07-29T20:57:55.072+05:00Kudos to Kaiser for a crisp article on kargil and ...Kudos to Kaiser for a crisp article on kargil and its impartial aftermath analysis. Sanjeev Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03121146818211133486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-65875214812616936522014-06-15T19:49:36.182+05:002014-06-15T19:49:36.182+05:00Excellent. A crisp and to the point fact talk. The...Excellent. A crisp and to the point fact talk. The article once again reminds us how a misadventure by few army generals almost drew the countries into a nuclear war.<br />PAF or even soldiers of NLI cannot be in any way held responsible for the awry outcome as the conception, planning and execution itself was flawed in terms of strategic and tactical vision..<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07396543820137861849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-84818330615394843822012-05-24T21:38:20.958+05:002012-05-24T21:38:20.958+05:00Congratulations for posting professional analysis....Congratulations for posting professional analysis. It gives clear analysis and also understanding of PAF's mind set. I believe PAF is the only professional arm of three services .Your views and road map on demilitarization of the region would be most welcomeswpanil000https://www.blogger.com/profile/10045429749612140296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-8416500992183556372012-04-05T18:20:16.806+05:002012-04-05T18:20:16.806+05:00excellent and very well analysed. The likes of gen...excellent and very well analysed. The likes of gen mehmood and nawaz sharif stand exposed.sarmad bashirnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-45983422403972550592012-04-04T14:10:50.214+05:002012-04-04T14:10:50.214+05:00I don't know how I missed this excellent artic...I don't know how I missed this excellent article. Gives an excellent insight into the fiascojaykayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15574340304122742586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-20615061263391132852012-01-07T01:25:20.875+05:002012-01-07T01:25:20.875+05:00At least some PAF officers write the facts!At least some PAF officers write the facts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-52959562238602094592011-10-10T00:42:03.417+05:002011-10-10T00:42:03.417+05:00Great Article! But can you describe any close call...Great Article! But can you describe any close calls between PAF & IAF. i am quite sure that there was one atleast involving F-16s and IAF MiG-29s and Aftermath did PAF changed its tactics devise new ways of engaging. I know that PAF was strict orders into come toe to toe with IAF.<br /><br />These details and what happened more recently when Mirage 2000s and later Su-30s come looking for action. some details would be great you must know that you are considered authentic link on webb regarding PAF.S.Alikhannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-64739387927551268702011-09-19T11:49:24.647+05:002011-09-19T11:49:24.647+05:00Very well written! Could you please write on the c...Very well written! Could you please write on the current Waziristan conflict?<br /><br />Dr. BilalAbu Maryamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061080476739579954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-77210497695460634862011-08-29T11:45:50.517+05:002011-08-29T11:45:50.517+05:00Kaiser, continue doing the good job.Kaiser, continue doing the good job.Mahmood Gulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14089875645269337081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-35699350099372731112011-08-12T16:49:59.217+05:002011-08-12T16:49:59.217+05:00@Qasim
Sorry Qasim probably not everybody agrees...@Qasim <br /><br />Sorry Qasim probably not everybody agrees to your comments, juts look at the total lives lost either in India or in Pakistan due to the three wars and Kargil ? What did either of us gain...? and the British anyway made a fool and mockery of un-partitioned India. Individual valour and courage from the armed forces of either side cannot be negated, but as people of two neighbouring countries we should look at our history and learn from our mistakes and have good relation and build a strong Pakistan and a Strong India. Muslims or Hindus or from any other religion, we might have separate religious beliefs but the blood that flows and the family that suffers are no different. Ask this question to a family who have lost their loved ones in a War or for that mater a father who has lost his Son or a Daughter who has lost his father...how needless War is to them, Whether Hindu or Muslim ? It does not matter...please think more rationally before making any comments....The more we fight amongst over selves the more we loose ....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-16198526068348802702011-07-20T15:28:36.841+05:002011-07-20T15:28:36.841+05:00KAISER TUFAIL bhai, We are waiting for your next b...KAISER TUFAIL bhai, We are waiting for your next blog. Pls keep writing.<br />Nagaraj, IndiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-75359660023918152292011-07-08T13:27:17.599+05:002011-07-08T13:27:17.599+05:00Very good and unbiased article.
Can you express y...Very good and unbiased article. <br />Can you express your views on SU 30MKI and LCA Tejas ?Nagaraj, Indianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-18694460717342692722010-11-16T00:43:15.705+05:002010-11-16T00:43:15.705+05:00The article is as crisp as a soldier's uniform...The article is as crisp as a soldier's uniform. Excellent indeed. I was wanting to ask - what is your opinion on the MIG 21 - being a fighter pilot yourself. The Indian media has at several points of time - named it the flying coffin.Sanket Korgaonkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715918632555733175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-66563515418709258192010-11-10T04:27:46.830+05:002010-11-10T04:27:46.830+05:00Very nicely worded piece Mr Tufail. Would you care...Very nicely worded piece Mr Tufail. Would you care to elaborate on your interesting interrogation session of Flt Lt Nachiketa.<br />Thank YouAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com