Why a soldier does what he does? | Lt. Gen. Satish Dua | TEDxIITIndore

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Published 2019-01-03

Lieutenant General Satish Dua, PVSM, UYSM, SM, VSM is the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC). The Integrated Staff is responsible for synergizing capability development, perspective planning and jointness amongst services.A counter-terrorism specialist, General Dua has commanded his Unit as well as a Brigade in active militancy in Jammu & Kashmir in Line of Control / Counter Terrorism environment. As General Officer Commanding, he raised a new Division sized Counter Terrorism formation of Assam Rifles in the North East called Inspector General of Assam Rifles (IGAR-EAST) to coordinate operations in three states of North East. Lieutenant General Satish Dua was at the helm of affairs as Chinar Corps Commander in Kashmir during the tumultuous years of 2015-2016, when momentous operations were executed, defined largely by the surgical strikes and the huge unrest post elimination of Burhan Wani. The General was also a commando instructor as a Captain and Indian Defence Attaché in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos as Colonel. He has also tenanted important appointment dealing with both capital and revenue procurement of weapons & equipment. The General is also the Colonel of the JAK LI Regiment which has 100% troops from the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The General is a keen sportsman, fond of riding and an adventure sports enthusiast to include skydiving, skiing, parachute jumping and mountain biking.

In this talk at TEDxIITIndore, Lt. Gen. Dua talks about what motivates a soldier to stand boldly at the borders away from his family and serve the nation. Lt. was commissioned into 8 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (Siachen) in December 1979. He is considered as a counter-terrorism specialist and has held various important command, staff and instructor appointments during his career.

He has commanded a battalion and a brigade in counterterrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir and the XV Corps (Srinagar) (2015-2016). As a Major General of Assam Rifles, he was instrumental in raising a new formation termed IGAR (East) in Northeast India. He has held various staff appointments including Colonel MS (Complaints) in Military Secretary Branch; Brigade Major of Kargil Brigade; Brigadier General Staff (Operations) of XVI Corps (Nagrota); Deputy Director General in Weapon Equipment Directorate; Additional Director General (Procurement) in Master General of Ordnance Branch. During his career, he has been awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (2017) and Param Vishisht Seva Medal (2018) for his service. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

All Comments (21)

@caberfeigh396 4 years ago

As a former British soldier and having spent many years working and living in India in the past, I have the utmost respect for the Indian soldier and the Indian people in general. Respect to the Indian military past and present.
@tusharsharma7660 5 years ago

"In my profession there are no runner ups", awesome speech sir...
@sachinrathee7803 5 years ago

That speech deserved better audience.
@hitenmarathe 5 years ago

Straight from the heart. He had been immensely humble. He is worth lot more.
@kartikeyvloggs 3 years ago

"A dead soldier is worth more than a living one". What a line. What a line 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@voiceofshimla5477 3 years ago

I can spend my whole life listening to such speeches and living a life less than ordinary. Jai hind sir
@AmitPandey-ne6lt 4 years ago

Seems audience are obeying General Suhag " never clap when you're in the uniform" 🤠

Individuals are right, he deserves more views and a live audience in his talks.
@Arunjeet_Singh 5 years ago

I really don't think the audience could grasp the depth of Gen Dua's talk.
@SharmaJi-gy6kb 5 years ago

Nerves of steel , salute to our men in uniform....jai hind.....
@Virtualexist 3 years ago

The look in his eyes is so dynamic, he can be the most focused leader, caring friend and at the same time snatching out the soul of terrorists just by giving a stare! The intensity in his words and what he wants to convey is so high. I learnt a lot from this TedTalk. Quite motivational and really gives me direction in life. Salute to the Indian Army!
@abhineet1984 5 years ago

This comes from the heart as I hear the general speak I can understand his emotions as well.
@bornfreetreks 3 years ago

The sense of belonging stays for generations😊
My dad was in 2/5 GR and today my son is so fondly cared by the new generation of our unit, its special bond found in no other organisation ❤️
@kapishkapoor11 4 years ago

I was one of the fortunate one who was in the audience, after the talk he also interacted with the audience it was great.
@ritwiksethi1113 5 years ago

Thank you for sharing. Valiant life lessons for people with vibrant backgrounds including soldiers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and the youth. Please continue to motivate people, the talk was professional and very well structured. Sir, you are an inspiration and a true champion.
@starrynights3367 3 years ago

I read about him in the India's most fearless. Respect from a common citizen of your country 🙏🙏
@timetraveler7533 3 years ago

I can't explain who much proud I feel of indian defence forces ❤️❤️❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏🙏🙏
@ayushakarsh6546 3 years ago

Truly his words have the power to flame up the heart with grit and self-esteem.
@WealthGame_ 3 years ago

I feel children will more energetic and attentive the this adults in listening such motivational and energetic speech. Felt these audiance only deserve bhuvan bham and sharukh Khan . Very inspirational and motivational speech sir. Thank you
@amarjeetsharma7359 5 years ago

He Deserves better audience then this .
@dreamdev 3 years ago

This feeling of family is what makes the army different. Totally missing in the corporate world unfortunately.