The problem with Indian Army is its regimentation.
As soon as young officers come they are taught about unit history and culture.
Then they are taught to be biased for your own regtt and unit.
When they grow old and in rank they do thigs which suit their regtt.
Like for example a COAS of Arty gives priority to Arty..from Armoured to Armoured etc.
This can also be seen in the fauji kids who get triggered for no reason at all…its the same upbringing they get at home that our unit is the best.
Then the second enemy of Army is the non serious officer class.
Be honest with me here..how many podcasts have you seen where a officer has shown tremendous intellect and knowledge?
Its because of comfort..There is no major threat hence its a picnic career for most..had we been in Israels position we would have seen a difference.
Lastly, the standards have dropped.
When my father joined the Army in 70s he was paid a little higher than IAS and had too much more respect than a IAS.
People didnt have so many options for a career hence the best brains went to Army.
Today, 90% of SF probees wont even know the name of all the equipment a SF uses.
They believe in show!
Look at the Generals today..do you think they can stand in a line with Manekshaw,Sunderjee and Cariappa or Thimaya!