The order gives details of the preparations for a Christmas party in one of the units in the Eastern Command and carries an instruction that the Santa Claus should be a YO (young officer) who will distribute gifts to the children at the party. A brief guideline also accompanies the order which states that the Santa Claus must be properly selected, and his entry to the party should be lively and interesting.
It said the officer so detailed should be able to sing Christmas carols and entertain the children. The note also said that the transport company will provide horse drawn buggy for the Santa Claus. The order about the Christmas party has generated an internal discussion on whether such instructions should be put on paper. Several young officers contacted by Mail Today said the order was unusual. Participation in a party can be voluntary and should not be made mandatory through a written order, said an officer on the condition of anonymity. A young officer said that such orders can lead to acts of indiscipline which would not be good for the organisation which has the highest standards. Another officer said that the officer's mess is like a home for a new entrant and such an order can leave a lasting impression on the psyche.
The Army's sahayak system has come in for criticism following reports of ill-treatment of soldiers who are often deputed as "buddies" to the officers. But even officers can be sometimes subjected to absurd orders from the commanders, an officer said. The Army has been battling issues of man-management in recent months with breakdown of relations between officers and the men giving rise to sporadic incidents.
Army Chief General Bikram Singh has laid special emphasis on human resource management at all levels to maintain a healthy balance.
via IndiaToday ,
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