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Another quality that characterises a military leader is that they derive satisfaction out of
achievements of only hard tasks. Tasks that include some challenge, thrill or adventure. While a large
majority of others avoid involvement in difficulties, crisis leader prays on them for self-gratification.
A Crisis Leader Enjoys Hard and Adventurous Tasks
I will prove the testimony of the above with the help of my following article written by me which
subsequently got published in the Times of India dated August 19, 1998 on.

“Commando”
A Special Force of Indian Armed Forces
They are rugged, yet gentle and possess
the toughest mental Stamina. They can fetch
Laurel from across the horizons and protect
the interest of the nation from the clutches
of the deadliest enemy through their perfect
physical and mental Stamina. They are
endowed with the stuff, which can turn
dreams into reality.
Physically fit volunteers from the army in
the age group of 20–35 years can join the
Commando fold and carry out specialized
operation. They are trained to possess the
unmatchable instinct of survival and under
extremely severe conditions they produce
exemplary results which are for beyond
comparison. An aspiring Commando may be
required to walk 60 km in day with full combat
load and while he is at the end of his tether and
nearing the destination, and expecting a treat,
is told, he has another 10 km to go, due to the
changed circumstances, before anything is
available to him by way of replenishment or
other mode of transportation. Only the
mentally toughest can force himself to go on
surmounting his own ultimate threshold of
endurance.
Expectations—Although the Commandos are taking high risk and forever in motion either in
training or in operations, there seems to be very little awareness amongst the general public about the
very specialist forces we have, due to their low profile attitude.
Only by media exposure the general public get to see that of the gun toting VIP Security elements
on T.V. and in newspaper. Notwithstanding that, the Army Commandos remain one of the most
dedicated, highly motivated and professional band men in uniform, the Indian’s can be proud of during
the internal security and the C.I. (Counter Insurgency) operations in past decade the commandos have
notched up an impressive tally of successes, be it in the operation in the valley, or in the North East or
elsewhere, they are the sharper edge of our army and will continue to serve the country with the utmost
dedication. They carry their logo ‘BALIDAN’ on their chest and are proud of the sense of sacrifice they
carry forever.
Observation !
What is the difference between a Soldier and a General ? Asked the Ustad of new recruits. No difference
Shriman, except that the General Sahib has a small tond (pot-belly) also, came the prompt reply.