Motivation: "The Nation Above All"

Theme of the Army Day 2009, ‘The Nation Above All’ is apt and timely. It goes as well for Other Indians, specially the elite Govt. Services. It could even be the declared credo of the Army / Defence Services for all time to come.

Let it also be a ‘motivator’ for all Indians.

The Defence Services for long have been following the credo of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in letter and spirit which instantaneously echoes the minds and the hearts of its alumni:

"The safety, honour and welfare of your country come first, always and every time.
The honour, welfare and comfort of the men you command come next.

Your own ease, comfort and safety come last, always and every time."

This credo was part of Field Marshal Sir Philip Chetwode’s speech made by him during inauguration of the IMA on 10th Dec 1932, which is written in golden letters on the dais wall of the Chetwode Hall at the IMA. Field Marshal Sir Philip Chetwode was Founder of the IMA.

Though not caught by media for whatever reasons, the Chief has done the Army proud by ‘exhibiting’ the spirit of the credo of the IMA to the Nation, for all to see and emulate. Let it be the Nation’s Punch Line!

Brigadier (Retired) Sukhwindar Singh
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