We dont join the armed forces because

iMav · 27-01-2008, 12:01 AM

1 of the topics thats often discussed is why doesnt the new gen india join the armed forces; thought of asking u guys about it

Hitboxx · 27-01-2008, 12:05 AM

I don't care. To each his/her own. Those who want to go, go, not me.

QwertyManiac · 27-01-2008, 12:12 AM

Your options are none amongst what I'd choose, like domestic issues/physical restrictions and other things which actually are on the paper.

You got to think at a normal level than an abnormal one. Its a vital requirement y'know?

iMav · 27-01-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by QwertyManiac

You got to think at a normal level than an abnormal one. Its a vital requirement y'know?

the second option refers to the social problem mostly money ... i mean not every family son can join the army and the family cant live on a medal or the accolades given by the neighbours

QwertyManiac · 27-01-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by iMav

the second option refers to the social problem mostly money ... i mean not every family son can join the army and the family cant live on a medal or the accolades given by the neighbours

That stresses my second sentence. Speak clearly. First off, your family themselves won't wanna lose you. Unless ...

Charan · 27-01-2008, 12:19 AM

well for me .. I was not educated well enough about patriotism when I was a kid. When I realised it was too late

. One more factor would be parents discouraging, many wont imagine their son/daughter to be in the line of fire.

iMav · 27-01-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by QwertyManiac

Speak clearly.

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Originally Posted by QwertyManiac

First off, your family themselves won't wanna lose you. Unless ...

agreed

satyamy · 27-01-2008, 12:41 AM

well i tried a lot to join, but was unable
they didnt passed me

shwetanshu · 27-01-2008, 06:09 AM

m flat foot.. failed in physical

The_Devil_Himself · 27-01-2008, 08:02 AM

too many restrictions for my liking+they were asking me to fill up a bond worth lacs. just to ensure that I don't run away after completing the course.lol.
The most important reason was that they can post you anywhere in this fugging large country and you may not see your dear ones for months and years.They gotta do something about it.

The Outsider · 27-01-2008, 08:13 AM

i failed the physical, nobody likes fat people

**kalpik** · 27-01-2008, 10:35 AM

I just dont care.. (Not about the armed forces, i respect them. But just dont care about the country..)

napster007 · 27-01-2008, 10:59 AM

well i'm going to join the nda.......going to give the exam in august. i'm going to get thru no matter what.

it was was dream to fly high and fly fast since i was a child....i'm going to get there.

Cerebral Assasin · 27-01-2008, 11:16 AM

I am an IT Professional. I won't join Armed forces ever, i love my profession

utsav · 27-01-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by napster007

well i'm going to join the nda.......going to give the exam in august. i'm going to get thru no matter what.

it was was dream to fly high and fly fast since i was a child....i'm going to get there.

nda is a very easy exam and u can surely get through if ur maths and gk is gud

Faun · 27-01-2008, 11:48 AM

I would hav loved to join Armed Forces but then some incidents(personal) happened that changed my view drastically.

Cyclone · 27-01-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by The Outsider

i failed the physical, nobody likes fat people

Rofl! You wont be fat for too long once you get in, trust me! My pals have shed blubber like a whale on a diet ever since signing up

I'm a friggin' third-generation military brat, with ancestors right from me dad and his brothers all the way up, and I've been flat hooked by the Navy since I first set my eyes on a warship (must've been a couple of days old

). Grandparents hoped I'd opt for the Army, but trust me, life in no other Service comes close - you civvies have to see it to believe it. Transfers in places other people pay Thomas Cook and Club Mahindra through their noses to reach, friggin' awesome jobs (okay, maybe i'm a fanboy, but I love sailing), sports tourneys all year around in every goshdarned game you can imagine (!), five day weeks, annual cruises to distant lands (did I hear Singapore???), and best of all - all those big huge ubermassive weapons you get to chuck at random things!!! Its a life-long holiday, people!!!

If, ofcourse, you're into that kind of thing, and I guess I really am. Hmm. Maybe I shouldn't be writing this article, its too one sided. Anyway, I cleared NDA, but then I got an NIT in aieee counselling, so I decided, what the hell - might as well give this four-year holiday a try, and see what its all about. I'm still keen on joining once I pass out, but I'm keeping my options open. I'll let y'all know in two years

nish_higher · 27-01-2008, 02:40 PM

i'd have loved to join air force or be a tank operator

but i'm happy with what i m doing

.also i want an aston martin

sourav123 · 27-01-2008, 09:05 PM

I have read in the newspapapers that the Government is planning to introduce an act which will make military service compulsory for every Indian citizen. This will be done through the introduction of military education at school or college level. Also even if you are not joining the army, you are liable to go to the battlefield in case of shortage.

Also this model is followed in many first world countries.

ancientrites · 28-01-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sourav123

I have read in the newspapapers that the Government is planning to introduce an act which will make military service compulsory for every Indian citizen. This will be done through the introduction of military education at school or college level. Also even if you are not joining the army, you are liable to go to the battlefield in case of shortage.

Also this model is followed in many first world countries.

thank goodness i come to india once in a year muhahahah.

phreak0ut · 01-02-2008, 08:42 PM

Problem like most people. Bad physique

praka123 · 01-02-2008, 08:48 PM

not healthy enough,cant run;weighing over 105kgs

other than that I am
"Sarvatmana Taiyyar" for fighting for our nation

personally I want those dirty politicians to be placed on border esp that lalloo and arjan singh and
...

M$FT employees in India.

iMav · 01-02-2008, 09:08 PM

y not just make pakistan use linux im sure they will pull their hair out trying to make a bomb launch -

please download and install required packages

praka123 · 01-02-2008, 09:58 PM

^eating teeth eh?

moshel · 01-02-2008, 11:23 PM

me not joined army cos..

1. Family problems..i cant stay away from my family for long due to a family reason (even didnt go for MBA as i wud have to go outside the city)
2. m not really the "fighter type".

btw the poll options are too few to select from!

supernova · 04-02-2008, 07:54 PM

Yeah.. the options are too few..

I didn't join b'cos my NDA exam was clashin with IIT Jee way back in 2000...
rest is history now..

kumarmohit · 04-02-2008, 08:36 PM

Same physical issue here: knock knee this time

Infact in a 15mt eng exam for IAF, I had completed the test in like 2-3 mts. I was the topper in all tests till physical

Well I did join NCC and also had a15 day army attachment camp where we were deployed with 2nd Madras light infantry for 15 days, that was in 2001

Those were the best 15 days in my life.(I even got my first GF after that

)

The CO there said that they have our names and addresses and if required they can activate us, give us like 3 months training and put us on active duty in case of the Parliament feeling the need. Though I am not sure about myself
considering my knock knee.