PAF ACM Babar Sidhu Granted Extension In View Of The Current Regional Security Environment

[krash]

In essence, he is incompetent and could not prepare his successor in time.

In these situations, it's good to study the Seerah. One thing I noticed with the younger leaders of Aws and Khazraj was their awareness of alternatives to the status-quo tribal culture. The Jewish communities in Madina informed the Arabs about prophethood, scriptural traditions, and the idea of a 'Kingdom of God' (via their upcoming messiah). The younger generation saw value in those concepts and sought that 'kingdom' by seeking the Prophet (SAW).

The lesson (and hope) is that this forum could educate a future, would-be Pakistan Army chief about what it truly takes to build a powerful state, be it politically, economically, technologically, etc, and they carry those lessons when they reach the top.

That would-be Pakistani Army Chief would be weeded out or "won over" by the System long before he reaches any meaningful rank. The issue is not any lack of understanding/education but the unashamed inexistence of any loyalty beyond one's own immediate personal interests.

Additionally, the institutional ethos and systemic regulations that all functional militaries are, by necessity, built upon leave no room for any self-reflection beyond their operational mandate. It has to be enforced by external authorities.

 

[Prometheus]

Apparently on the advice of his chief selector

Basically there love affair screwed Pakistan in a manner it’s enemies only dreamt.

 

[Oscar]

Basically there love affair screwed Pakistan in a manner it’s enemies only dreamt.

Not necessarily but was an extension of a flawed system set up by the elite, run by the elite for the benefit of the elite - where the elite are either from one single institution and within that as well from a particular affiliate and thought process, or from a few select political, bureaucratic and business families.

The rest are just inhabitants of the forest as insignificant and expendable as ants within a jungle but understood to be crucial to keep just a level above survival

 

[vkdindian]

The previous army chief was also granted extension due to extraordinary security situation. What happened later is history, geography, economics and what not.
A nation with hostile borders on two sides and ongoing insurgency, would always have a security situation to quote to give such extensions.

It is a result of weak institutions and these events weaken them further. Aren’t there qualified and capable officers to take over and continue the work?

 

[Prometheus]

Not necessarily but was an extension of a flawed system set up by the elite, run by the elite for the benefit of the elite - where the elite are either from one single institution and within that as well from a particular affiliate and thought process, or from a few select political, bureaucratic and business families.

The rest are just inhabitants of the forest as insignificant and expendable as ants within a jungle but understood to be crucial to keep just a level above survival

Shukar hai janab aap berune mulk muntakil hou gaye,kisi Qom ko tou aap ke khudada salhiyato ka faida hova.

 

[Oscar]

Shukar hai janab aap berune mulk muntakil hou gaye,kisi Qom ko tou aap ke khudada salhiyato ka faida hova.

Alhamdulillah - Jitna shukar Allah ka karon iss ihsan par, is fazeelat par, iss rahmaniat par, har pal ihsas rehta hai ke kam hi hoga.

 

[Olympus81]

Gambheer surat e haal ke tehet Air chief marshal ki tayunaat ki tauseeq.

This move might be to deny the men in the next batch leadership role as they may not have been neutralized.

 

[Raider 21]

If he (Sidhu) wanted to look a bit cool, he could have checked out the former USAF chief in this recruitment video, the corny standing in front of J-10s can make him a laughing stock on Reddit and already being jeered at.

CQB Jr. was qualified to fly the F-16 while doing his Pentagon duties.....Sidhu only has a flight physical to fly in the backseat of fast jets

 

[AJKashmir1]

Sidhu only has a flight physical to fly in the backseat of fast jets

Is this out of the norm or is it usual for ACM that are older in age? Apparently he also has a significant lower number of flight hours compared to others that could have been in his position.

Alongside other rumours of neglecting things like ACE

 

[Raider 21]

Is this out of the norm or is it usual for ACM that are older in age? Apparently he also has a significant lower number of flight hours compared to others that could have been in his position.

Alongside other rumours of neglecting things like ACE

He was an average combat flyer according to most of his IPs, so naturally the white paper has some exaggeration to his already natured character. Air Chiefs are not required to fly, but they should not pose to take credit away.

Flight physicals and currency in the aircraft takes weeks prior to months of ground school. But yes I personally know that age is not a factor if you have been flying regularly. My old man is 65 and by the grace of God is still flying fast jets as an instructor to this day, and if luck may have it will keep going at it until 70.

 

[Prometheus]

Alhamdulillah - Jitna shukar Allah ka karon iss ihsan par, is fazeelat par, iss rahmaniat par, har pal ihsas rehta hai ke kam hi hoga.

Beshak!

 

[AJKashmir1]

He was an average combat flyer according to most of his IPs, so naturally the white paper has some exaggeration to his already natured character. Air Chiefs are not required to fly, but they should not pose to take credit away.

Flight physicals and currency in the aircraft takes weeks prior to months of ground school. But yes I personally know that age is not a factor if you have been flying regularly. My old man is 65 and by the grace of God is still flying fast jets as an instructor to this day, and if luck may have it will keep going at it until 70.

Essentially the white paper has a lot of truth to it then

Most worrying thing is his neglect

 

[RangeMaster]

I don't know if anyone noticed it or not but Sidhu Sb's ongoing PR campaign has also taken over youtube.
Now buying fake Youtube views for his promotional/visits videos posted on official PAF youtube channel.
His flypast video uploaded 10 days back got 3.5 million views but only with 600 likes. And his video of command college Quetta visit, posted yesterday got 1.2 million views, with 4k likes. This ratio is pretty hilarious. Channel's daily average of 4-5k views suddenly touched millions. And videos are pretty normal. Like not related to any new induction/weapons.

In comparison J10 induction video uploaded 2 years back got 700k views but with 10k likes.

 

[Bilal]

CQB Jr. was qualified to fly the F-16 while doing his Pentagon duties.....

What do you expect from a man literally named CQB

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

So my understanding is , the 20-30 Commanders who are junior to this fella are not worthy , they have not attained enough training and have no strength to Lead PAF

Instead the man who should have retired is now going remain in charge

To me this reduces or disrespects the Junior Commanders who deserve to take the helm and take charge for serving Pakistan

Where is the common sense ?

Everything the current Head of Airforce can do , assumption is the Junior next in line staff can do as well

Example:
Lets assume if the head of PAF has a accident his helicopter crashes , so no Junior Commander is worthy to lead the nation's airforce

Think about what this refusal to retire on time means


The process should be Senior Officer should prepare 10-15 people for same role as his in case of accident