An approach to cost effective transformation of the Indian Army: Version 1.0 model (2030-2035) Part 2
Representative Image Transforming by Rightsizing As a corollary is there a case for reducing an Infantry Section strength by one/two soldiers each and that of a platoon strength by one/two soldiers in lieu or so instead? For instance, a reduction of four soldiers per platoon would mean a cumulative reduction of 48xsoldiers per battalion. The Army has 400 battalions i.e. strength of 19200/40,000x soldiers’ reduction could be offset by recycling saved budget for better weaponry or may be side step in raising new structures like the Mountain Strike Corps etc. It is reiterated again that in spite of this reduction, if the EBO of a Platoon is same, then the analogy is true that there is a case for reduction of manpower in the existing organizations and that the savings be re-cycled towards modernization followed by transformation progressively correspondingly. A similar look is required in other arms and services as well. Even the Assam Rifles need a relook for rightsizing and releasing tro...