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| The front page of the book "GYALO" |
GYALO – a tale of a soldier is an epic journey of young officer, from freshly
graduated boy to a young officer commissioned in Royal Bhutan Army. The book journey us
through the world of military. The book helps us to realise the reality of
hardship and challenges that the arm personnel faces in their life. The toughness,
stubbornness and the dark humours that the soldiers display helps them to be
strong and hit-hard during the grimiest of situation. The book enlightens us
with some of the secret of military world. There are two types of soldiers –
the good and the dead. There is no middle path for them. You either be good or
dead! There are no runners-up in war and if the enemy is within range, so are
you!
From
the book, I came to know that in military the safety, honour and welfare of
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. In military life sphere there are no rooms for questions
and excuses. It should be
“Ours
is not to question why
Ours
is but to do or die”.
The
book also tells you the interesting things about the life in the military: In
NDA, there are two golden unwritten rules that they should always know, of
course, there are many other such unwritten rules but these two beat the rest
hands down.
Rule Number One: A senior is always
right.
Rule Number Two: If you have any
doubts, refer Rule Number One.
The
honour code in military life is the governing principles that determine the
code of conduct for them. An officer is always expected to be a gentlman and a
man of character first.
You will steal, lie or cheatif you
do, for God’s sake, do not get caught!!!
I
would encourage and suggest reading this book to understand the indepth
knowledge about the world of military. We will understand the sacrifices they
make in the line of duty, and how they give away their today so that we can
enjoy our tomorrow.
Pelden
Drukpa ……..GYALO!!!
