No army would want its officers put at risk. Thats why there is a hierarchy and ranks. Even in a regular war the death toll of officers are low. I understand that the Indian army needs more active recruiting but when they are already shorthanded for officers, isn't it prudent not to let them die in a gunfight. What I mean is that their regular soldier must be trained better so that officers can get the same job done without putting themselves in front of the bullets. That is what officers are for. They are better trained so that they can train the soldiers in turn. Its a greater loss to let officers die before the jawans under him. Once the officer is down it creates confusion and chaos amongst the men. The army needs a very active recruiting campaign. As someone pointed out, they need to pay their soldiers better. Cricket stars and film stars make millions. How about a few extra thousand to the fighting soldier who works so hard just to stay alive so that he can die another day fighting for his homeland.
