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Being posted as an Aide-de-Camp (ADC) in the Indian Army, the country’s highest constitutional post with the President, is considered one of the most proud and prestigious moments for any young army officer, but the truth behind all this glitz and protocol is very strict and full of discipline. Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal, who recently took sudden and premature retirement from the army job, has revealed to the world many surprising and unheard secrets related to the inside world of Rashtrapati Bhavan and the job of ADC. Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal has told in his interviews and revelations how during this very strict and sensitive 24-hour duty with the President, the officers have to keep their personal lives, family and even important decisions like marriage on hold, which is beyond the imagination of the common man.
What is the role of the President’s ADC and why is it the toughest job in the country?
The ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to the President in the Indian Armed Forces is selected after a very rigorous selection process from among the finest, sharpest and disciplined young officers of the Army, Navy and Air Force. The main job of the ADC is to shadow the President of the country, manage his official visits, welcome foreign guests, meetings and protocols. Since the President is the Supreme Commander of the three armies, the ADC deployed with him always has to maintain the highest level of uniform, fitness, etiquette and alertness. The officer holding this post is not allowed to give even a minute of relaxation, because he is directly related to the safety and reputation of the first citizen of the country.
Unspoken restrictions on not marrying and strict surveillance on personal life
Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal said that the most shocking thing in his revelations is that the officers posted as ADC in Rashtrapati Bhavan face many types of mental and practical restrictions during their service period, in which personal freedom becomes extremely limited. Although there is no hard and fast rule of complete ban on marriage in writing, but in practice it becomes almost impossible to manage marital life or family while being on this highly-sensitive and round-the-clock duty. The ADC deployed with the President has to concentrate solely on his duty and the President’s protocol. As an officer, he has to completely leave behind his personal life, family happiness and social life, because service to the country and the security of the President are paramount for him.
Sudden decision of premature retirement and further steps of Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal
Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal’s decision to take premature retirement (Vridhi/PMR) from the Army has created a lot of discussion in defense circles. His personal goals, mental peace and new priorities in life are behind his decision to suddenly leave the country’s most prestigious and glamorous military post and return to normal life. After years of exceptional service in the Army and representing the country while being close to the President, he is now starting a new chapter in his career. This revelation of his has forced not only the general public but also the youth preparing for the army to think that the soldiers wearing the national uniform make great sacrifices of their personal lives and happiness to maintain our security and the glory of the country.
The world inside Rashtrapati Bhavan and example of military discipline
Behind every activity and every protocol going on in the corridors of Rashtrapati Bhavan, lies the indomitable courage, hard work day and night and unwavering patriotism of these young ADC officers. These frank revelations of Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal prove at what extreme level discipline is followed within the Indian Army, where personal desires have no place. Be it a visit within the country or the reception of a foreign head of state, ADCs are always known for their perfection and alertness. This incident reminds us that the brave soldiers and officers of our country happily accept all the restrictions and difficulties of their personal lives so that our country and the dignity of our highest office always remains safe.