PRESIDENT OF PAKISTAN HONOURS NAVAL CHIEF WITH NISHAN-E-IMTIAZ (MILITARY)
The President of Pakistan has conferred the development of Pakistan Navy. Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) upon Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad In recognition of his meritorious services, Amjad Khan Niazi, during an impressive beside the latest conferment of Nishan- ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr e-Imtiaz (Military), the Admiral is also a Islamabad. recipient of Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) and Sitara-e-Basalat. Furthermore, during The Military Award has been conferred Tsunami in 2004 he spearheaded relief upon the Naval Chief in recognition operations off Maldives which led to of his exceptionally commendable saving precious human lives, for which performance and selfless devotion to the Admiral was awarded the Medal the maritime defence of the country. ‘Chevalier’ (Knight) by the Government of Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi France. NI(M) in all his professional pursuits has exhibited dynamic leadership, impeccable Federal Ministers, Chairman Joint Chiefs moral strength, exemplary professional of Staff Committee, Chief of Air Staff, competence and remarkable sense of senior officers of the armed forces commitment while serving Pakistan and high ranking officials attended the Navy. During his outstanding service the coveted investiture ceremony. Admiral has profoundly contributed in Patron-in-Chief: Rear Admiral M Arshid Javed SI(M)
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Note: The views and opinions expressed herein and references if any, are those of the writers and contributors and do not necessarily reflect the 18 22 26 policy outlook of Pakistan Navy or Editorial board of Navy News. Navy News does not China India Maritime Impact of COVID-19 on “A Naval Officer” claim responsibility for correctness of the Rivalry Women Health advertisements published here. 02 ADMIRAL MUHAMMAD AMJAD KHAN NIAZI ASSUMES COMMAND OF PAKISTAN NAVY Navy News 03
Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan experience of both command and and National Defence University Niazi assumed the Command of staff appointments. Command Islamabad. He also holds a Pakistan Navy in an impressive appointments of the Admiral Master Degree in Underwater Change of Command ceremony include command of two Type Acoustics from Beijing University held at PNS ZAFAR, Islamabad. 21 ships PNS BADR and PNS of Aeronautics and Astronautics, The President of Pakistan TARIQ, Commander 18th Destroyer China. In recognition of his appointed Admiral Muhammad Squadron, Commandant PNS meritorious services, the Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi as Chief of the BAHADUR, Commandant Pakistan has been awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz Naval Staff upon Service tenure Navy War College/ Commander (Military) and Sitara e Basalat. He completion of Admiral Zafar Central Punjab, Commander was also conferred the French Mahmood Abbasi. Pakistan Fleet and Commander Medal Chevalier (Knight) by the Karachi. His distinguished staff Government of France. The outgoing Naval Chief formally appointments include Principal handed over the Command of Secretary to Chief of the Naval The change of command ceremony Pakistan Navy by presenting Staff, head of F-22P Mission in was attended by former Naval the traditional scroll to Admiral China, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Chiefs, serving and retired PN Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi. (Training & Evaluation), Director officers, CPOs/ sailors and Navy General Naval Intelligence and civilians. Later, Chief of the Naval Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Chief of Staff (Operations) at Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi Headquarters, Islamabad. Khan Niazi laid wreath at Shuhada was commissioned in Operations monument at Naval Headquarters Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1985. Admiral Muhammad Amjad and offered Fateha. A winner of the coveted Sword Khan Niazi is a graduate of Army of Honour, the Admiral has vast Command & Staff College Quetta 04
In an impressive fire power display, the event along-with other senior naval Pakistan Navy Fleet units demonstrated officers. their optimum standard of combat readiness through live weapon firing of anti-ship The missiles launched from Pakistan Navy missiles in North Arabian Sea. Chief of Surface and Aviation platforms (fix and rotary the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad wing) successfully hit their intended targets. Amjad Khan Niazi graced the occasion The successful firings have re-affirmed PN’s as Chief Guest and witnessed war fighting capability and combat potential. Navy News 05
PAKISTAN NAVY FLEET UNITS DEMONSTRATED OPTIMUM STANDARD OF COMBAT READINESS THROUGH LIVE WEAPON FIRING OF ANTI-SHIP MISSILES IN NORTH ARABIAN SEA
Chief of the Naval Staff expressed his entire Pakistan Navy is ready to thwart any satisfaction on the operational readiness of aggression against Pakistan’s maritime Pakistan Navy and its preparedness to defend frontiers and to make defence of the the national maritime interests. He also country impregnable. Pakistan Navy commended the officers and men for their stands fully prepared to tackle threats commitment and professionalism. across the entire spectrum of warfare.
The Naval Staff reassured that 06 MEETS PRESIDENT OF PAKISTAN PRIME MINISTER OF PAKISTAN CNS GOVT DIGNITARIES & SISTER SERVICES CHIEFS
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Federal Minister Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi called on Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi. Shift in the regional dynamics in GOVT DIGNITARIES & SISTER SERVICES CHIEFS the maritime sector & Blue Economy initiatives by MoMA to make Pakistan a maritime power were discussed in detail.
The Governor Punjab, Ch. Mohammad Sarwar congratulated CNS Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi on assuming the Command of Pakistan Navy.
The Governor Sindh Imran Ismail congratulated CNS on assuming the Command of PN. Both the dignitaries discussed matters related to Maritime Security, Pakistan Navy’s incredible history, role of multilateral exercises in enhancing credible deterrence and PN’s role in containing smuggling and restricting other illegal activities. 08
The Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah congratulated Chief of The Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi on assuming the Command of Pakistan Navy. Both the dignitaries discussed matters related to Maritime Security, while CM Sindh emphasized that fishermen community may be encouraged to join Pakistan Navy being associated to sea.
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Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Pakistan Navy and hoped PN will GHQ, Naval Chief laid floral wreath Javed Bajwa congratulated Chief achieve new heights under his at Yadgar-i-Shuhada and offered of the Naval Staff Admiral command. During the meeting, prayers for soldiers who laid their Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi matters of professional interest lives in the line of duty. on assuming the command of were discussed. Upon arrival at
The Air Chief Marshal, Mujahid leadership. Both Chiefs reiterated discussed. Upon arrival, Admiral Anwar Khan felicitated the Admiral to augment the existing synergy Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi was on assuming the command of between the two services and presented guard of honour, he also Pakistan Navy and expressed taking it to further heights. Various laid floral wreath at the Martyrs’ hope that Pakistan Navy would matters of mutual cooperation and Monument to pay homage to the continue progressing under his able professional interest were also Martyrs’ of PAF. 10
MARITIME EXERCISE DEFENSE FORCE PASSEXPAKISTAN NAVY JAPANESE MARITIME SELF SOUTH KOREAN NAVY Navy News 11
Pakistan Navy Ship ZULFIQUAR (with embarked helo) deployed on Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) participated in Passage Exercises (PASSEX) with South Korean Navy Ship DAE JO YEONG and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force Pakistan Navy, in line with (JMSDF) Ship ONAMI separately. Government policies stands The Ships were patrolling in Gulf ready to play its role for of Aden as part of International maritime safety and security in efforts to counter piracy and the region. These exercises will ensure security of shipping further contribute in improving transiting through the vital area. the bilateral ties of Pakistan Navy with South Korean Navy The Passage Exercises and JMSDF. encompassed various operational serials to enhance interoperability and augment collaborative efforts to ensure practical maritime security in the region. The exercises confirm the commitment of Pakistan Navy to provide secure maritime environment in the global commons for international shipping and to counter illicit activities at sea. 12 KEEL LAYING OF MILGEM CLASS CORVETTE
The keel laying ceremony of commitment and dedication of be one of the most technologically 2nd MILGEM Class Corvette for M/s ASFAT (Turkish state owned advanced stealth surface platforms Pakistan Navy held at Karachi Defence Firm) and KS&EW for of Pakistan Navy Fleet. The Shipyard and Engineering Works construction of technologically vessel is equipped with state (KS&EW). Minister of National advanced Corvette. The Chief of the art weapons & modern Defence of the Republic of Turkey, Guest also marked that Turkey sensors including surface to H.E Mr. Hulusi Akar, graced the stands in solidarity for Pakistan’s surface, surface to air missiles, occasion as Chief Guest. The principle stance over Kashmir issue anti-submarine weapons and ceremony was attended by and Azerbaijan conflict. Command & Control system. Minister for Defence Production, Induction of this ship in Pakistan Ms Zubaida Jalal and Chief of the Minister for Defence Production Navy would significantly add to Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Ms Zubaida Jalal also appreciated the lethality of Pakistan Navy’s Amjad Khan Niazi. the performance of Karachi capabilities and contribute in Shipyard and underlined that maintaining peace, security and The honorable Chief Guest termed indigenization is forefront of our balance of power in Indian Ocean Keel laying of PN MILGEM Corvette policy. She underscored that it is Region. as a historic event for Ministry convincing to see state of the art of Defence Production, Pakistan warship is being built in Pakistan. MD KS&EW, Rear Admiral Navy, KS&EW and M/s ASFAT Ather Saleem welcomed the of Turkey. He appreciated the The MILGEM Class Corvettes will distinguished guests and Navy News 13
highlighted that Karachi Shipyard indigenous warship construction with stealth features. The 2nd is fully cognizant and aligned and other defence sectors in MILGEM Class Corvette will be with the goals set forth by Pakistan. delivered in early half of 2024. the Government and Pakistan Navy to pursue self-reliance in Construction of corvettes in The ceremony was attended by Defence Shipbuilding Industry. Pakistan is aimed to provide representatives of M/s ASFAT He emphasized that deep impetus to local ship building Turkey, Istanbul Naval Shipyard rooted friendship with brotherly industry and to further enhance and officials from Government country Turkey for this mega KS&EW capabilities. These Ships of Pakistan, Pakistan Navy and project will open new vistas of are being constructed as per KS&EW. further cooperation in the field of modern Naval Ship class standards 14 REDUCTION IN GHG “SHIPPING WILL HAVE A CENTRAL ROLE TO PLAY IF THE WORLD EMISSIONS IS TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. THIS IS BECAUSE THE SHIPPING AND PORTS ARE BY INTERNATIONAL VITAL LINKS IN THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN, THE COMPLEX MECHANISM WITHOUT WHICH TODAY’S INTER- SHIPPING FOR DEPENDENT, GLOBAL ECONOMY WOULD BE SIMPLY UNABLE TO SUSTAINABLE FUNCTION.” KOJI SEKIMIZU; DEVELOPMENT; IMO SECRETARY GENERAL (2011-15). CHALLENGE FOR IMO by Lt Cdr Yasir Siddique PN
“Sustainable Development” (SD) of Sustainable Development (SD) environmental carrying capacity, has become the new paradigm and described how it could be the Brundtland Report advocated of development in recent years. achieved. The Report defines SD the adoption of sustainable Although SD has been defined in as development that meets the development to balance many ways, the most accepted needs of the current generation development with the environment definition of the concept is the without compromising the ability for long-term sustainability (WCED one proposed by the Brundtland of future generations to meets 1987). Commission Report, also called ‘Our their own needs (WCED 1987). Common Future’. It was released Having recognized the adverse in 1987 by the World Commission impacts of past development on on Environment and Development the global ecosystem and the limits (WCED) that introduced the concept on future economic growth due to Navy News 15
The Bruntland Report has out of 10 people breathe air that IMO’s Initial Strategy on reduction been followed by numerous exceeds WHO guideline limits of GHG emissions by shipping is commitments, strategies, and containing high levels of pollutants based on following directions: measures by the global community (WHO 2020). This polluted air in pursuit of SD. The Sustainable kills an estimated seven million Carbon intensity of the ship Development Goals (SDGs), people worldwide every year as to decline through implementation launched by the United Nations in per WHO data. Taking measures of further phases of the Energy 2015 along with United Nations in consonance with the World’s Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for Framework Convention on Climate focus, IMO adopted a strategic new ships. Change (UNFCCC) present an direction to respond to climate action plan and efficient solutions change. A resolution was passed Carbon intensity of for preserving the environment by IMO in 2018 for Initial Strategy international shipping to decline profitably and achieve a thriving on reduction of GHG emissions (to reduce CO2 emissions by at planet and society. UNFCCC gave with commitment to reduce GHG least 40% by 2030, pursuing efforts birth to the Paris Agreement which emissions from international towards 70% by 2050, compared to has 189’ nations onboard and shipping. 2008). is in-force since 2016. It offers framework for all countries to make Shipping can provide efficient GHG emissions from emissions reduction commitments low-cost transportation, and its international shipping to peak and and strengthen those actions over effective use is important to the decline (to reduce the total annual time. economic progress of a nation in GHG emissions by at least 50% by terms of the economic contribution 2050 compared to 2008 whilst World’s focus on air pollution and and growth of its foreign trade, pursuing efforts towards phasing GHG emissions leading to climate domestic production and them out). change is rational. World Health consumption. However, sustainable Organization (WHO) states that 9 shipping sector is one that can Ironically, there is no consensus on support economic growth with GHG emissions figures of shipping minimized environmental impacts sector after 2012 (Psaraftis in the longer run. As the enabler of 2019). It has been highlighted that global trade, international shipping emission figures obtained through undoubtedly draws attention to the “bottom up” (activity based) sustainability due to its contribution method vary from those based on to global greenhouse gas emissions the “top down” (fuel sales based) and air pollution in port areas. method. Amidst the debacle, 16 the third IMO GHG Study 2014 technical and operational measures while striving to sustain its predicted the CO2 emissions will to satisfactorily reduce the amount progress at global stage, considers grow 50-250% by 2050. Thus, of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and handles the “sustainability despite the IMO’s strategic plan from international shipping in view phenomena” differently: As one on Reduction of GHG Emissions of the growth projections of world size doesn’t fit all, uniformity in the from Ships in 2018 (IMO 2018), trade, Market Based Measures approach and seriousness towards shipping-related GHG emission (MBM) are being considered by IMO sustainability is considered to reduction targets for 2030 and as part of a comprehensive package remain a challenge to the existing 2050 are unlikely to be realized of measure for the effective world. Likewise, the shipping considering multiple barriers inter regulation of GHG emissions from industry would also find it difficult alia needs of developing countries international shipping. MBMs place to meet the requirements of and the limited IMO powers. This a price on GHG emissions and sustainable development. Achieving may call for reconsideration in provide an economic incentive for a balance between environmental setting more realistic GHG emission the maritime industry to reduce and economic objectives is also reduction targets and SDG goals its fuel consumption by investing important as it would make no sense during revision of IMO Strategy on in more fuel efficient ships and for a ship, a shipping operation or a reduction of GHG planned in 2023. technologies and to operate ships in maritime supply chain system to be a more energy efficient-manner. In performing well environmentally Moreover, the two stated principles addition, MBMs’ that are centrally included in the generated funds Initial IMO Strategy i.e (a) Non- could be used Discrimination/ No More Favorable for different Treatment (NMFT) and (b) Common purposes such But Differentiated Responsibilities as adaptation and Respective Capabilities (CBDR- and transfer RC) are in direct conflict with one of technology. another (Psaraftis 2019). One However, no advocates equal treatment among consensus on MBMs has been but be non-viable from an all member parties while other reached yet as studies suggest that economic perspective. Achieving supports different treatment MBMs for international shipping will “win-win” solutions is therefore among member parties based on bring negative economic impacts an indispensable prerequisite for justice and fairness. The latter for developing countries. IMO has sustainable shipping. A number principle (an apparently political also realized the need of an impact of regulatory challenges including compromise) might offer some assessment of the MBM proposals allocation of emissions to individual relief for developing countries and with focus on consumers and states, appropriate regulatory motivation to take relevant industries in developing countries, roles for the UNFCCC and the IMO, measures. However, it can desolate in general, and in particular, choose among different regulatory progress on maritime GHG least developed countries. The tools to achieve a notable reduction emissions reduction and may discussions on MBMs and related in shipping GHG emissions, and require to be eliminated altogether issues are still in the agenda of balance the interests of developed if any serious progress is to be future IMO meetings (IMO 2020). and developing states and other made. However, doing so may stake, holders will also create a have political fallout with a risk of Sustainability has been recognized challenge for IMO, the shipping destabilization of already delicate as the long-term and ultimate goal industry’s global regulator, in its process. of human beings, and its essence is efforts to transform international to sustain the natural ecosystem. shipping sustainable. Considering insufficiency of For-obvious reasons, each country, Navy News 17 18
by Shabnam Fazal
The 21st century is considered to be the century of seas and water politics. Oceans connect the world, providing routes to worldwide shipping, sea resources are changing the fate of nations; It has become vital to every state’s foreign policy preferences managing the naval security and maritime affairs. The THE ONE WHO current international politics now deals majorly with the politics of POSSESSES oceans. The world has become a believer of Alfred Thayer Mahan’s THE SEA, theory, as he said that the one who possesses the sea, controls the world. CONTROLS The Great powers are expanding THE WORLD their influence in all the major oceans of the world for Alfred Thayer Mahan multidimensional political, economic, trade, security, and strategic.
The two Asian countries India and China, who are at the surface of world affairs also influence the control over Navy News 19 seas most commonly the ‘Indian projection abilities beyond its near It built radar, naval services, and Ocean’. Both have been the rising seas in general and in the Indian signal intelligence (signal) posts powers with their hegemonic Ocean particularly. These aircraft off the coast of Myanmar and the designs, power ambitions, and are also beneficial for access Coco Islands, 18 kilometers north energy needs which led them to the where China is concerned about its of the Indian island of Andaman. seas of Asia. China is in limelight for strategically important sea lanes of The transport Ministry of China its heavy investment worldwide, communications (SLOC), on which claims that under its Belt and Road whereas India is gaining popularity its sea borne energy supplies are initiative, they have been involved as the 4th emerging economy of dependent. These aircraft carriers in the construction of a total of 42 the world. Although both in good also possess the capability of ports in 34 countries. diplomatic relations and economic usage in disaster and humanitarian partners having extensive trade assistance. Chinese investments in many relations, they are in competition to Asian countries like Sri Lanka, influence the region and the world Sino-Indian Maritime enmity is Myanmar, Bangladesh, and at large. Their trade competition nothing new; its historical linkages Pakistan are definitely effecting and access to waters have led to can be traced back significantly the policeman’s role in India in a complex situation that has never since the 1962 Sino-Indian war. the region. China has constructed been witnessed before in the whole There are a lot of incidents that commercial ports like Chittagong in Asian history. Nowhere this Sino- intensified the contention between Bangladesh, Gawader in Pakistan, Indian rivalry is more evident than both continental powers. India is Hambantota in Sri Lanka, Kyaupkyu in the Indian Ocean. anxious about the Chinese military in Myanmar, Malacca in Malaysia, and economic expansion in the and Mombasa in Kenya. Recently, Indian and China both have their South Asian region and considering after long terms negotiations, vested interests in ‘Indian Ocean’. it a threat to its endeavors about China and Myanmar have agreed The two rising states with their regional hegemony. During the first to a new project according to which respective naval expansion and two decades of the 21st century, China will develop a multi-billion- modernization of their naval powers this conflict has emerged into dollar deep seaport in Myanmar’s have been intensively engaged in multiple dimensions. Kyaukpya town along the Bay of the maritime competition. At many Bengal. The development of these points this competition could be China’s friendly relations with ports in the Indian Ocean Region defined even as ‘maritime rivalry’. Pakistan are the major cause has known the ‘string of pearls’. The US-Indo nexus is known to of irritation for Indian regional This development has raised many intend counter China, which has aspirations. China’s growing soft reservations in India alleging it formed a strategic triangle in image in the region is risking to an intentional spying effort by the Indian Ocean. On the other minimize the Indian big brother the Chinese military personnel to hand, in April 2017, the launch of role. In 2004, a massive Tsunami observe Indian activities and call a second Chinese aircraft carrier in Sri Lanka caused large-scale it a major security threat to Indian ‘The Shandong’, and the plan to destruction. Sri-Lanka desperately naval and military security. India construct a third aircraft carrier needed support both in financial sees Chinese developing ports in gives credence to already strong and logistic terms to rebuild its the neighborhood a strategy to belief that China is strengthening damaged infrastructure, China encircle it in the Indian Ocean. its blue water proficiencies. It is became more responsive and also assumed that China’s aircraft supportive than India. This hard Indian Ocean region is becoming carriers are being built with the time assistance later resulted in the hub of rivalry because of its Indian Ocean. Chinese access to the Hambantota geopolitical importance. This port. In the case of Myanmar, Sino-Indian race of domination The huge size aircraft carriers since the late-1980s, China has in the region and the oceans at strengthen Chinese power provided much defense assistance. large is complicating the scenario. 20
Pakistan, being an ally of China cope with these challenges. The and to strengthen security and an important regional actor, is CPEC, a leading project of China’s cooperation between Pakistan and automatically becoming a victim of BRI project. That is supposed China. this ocean politics. This competition to bring many employment is posing serious implications for opportunities for the people of In a nutshell, Maritime Rivalry Pakistan. Pakistan. Furthermore, China between China and India has is building eight submarines resulted in emerging opportunities Although, Pakistan and India have for Pakistan to ensure a tough and challenges for the entire Indian been rivals for more than seventy security competition to the Ocean Region. It will also impact years the maritime rivalry between Indian Navy in the Indian Ocean. security, economic, political and China and India has further Pakistan and China have been strategic dynamics of the region. intensified the situation. The US conducting joint naval exercises Pakistan, being one of the key as a strategic ally of India is many times, recently their joint players in the IOR and strategic ally supporting it in every filed which naval exercise “Guardians-2020” of China, needs to be proactive in is disturbing the balance of was held in the northern Arabian mitigating the emerging challenges power in South Asia. But there Sea. The purpose of such naval for Pakistan. is a lot of positive things also as, exercises is simply to strengthen in order to capable Pakistan to the ties between both countries Navy News 21 22
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON WOMEN HEALTH by Aliya Naseer Navy News 23
A profound shock to our societies system, and slowing down of the race and economies, the Covid-19 which was being carried everywhere. pandemic has underscored Previously people were unable to give society’s reliance on women both proper time to their families due to at frontline and at home, while hectic and monotonous routine of simultaneously exposing structural work, but the macro outcome of this inequalities across every sphere, from pandemic on families are doing well health to economy, and from security and experiencing positive influence too, to social protection. Since the spread particularly in terms of strengthening of Covid-19 in December 2019, family bond due to spending more time the effects of this contagion on the together as a family. Especially it has human lives have been devastating as been beneficial for many children in more than 1,004,661 people have this highly globalized world where both succumbed to this disease. In Pakistan, parents have been having professional it was March 11, 2020 when the engagements and are earning respiratory illness corona virus disease workforce. 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak was declared as a pandemic. Since then On the other hand, the situational 310,841 cases have been identified crisis has increased challenges for among which 6,466 people have died. the women both professionally and personally. The concept of working In time of crises, when resources are from home has proven an effective tool strained and institutional capacity to keep the economic activity intact is limited, women and girls face (though at lower than before level), disproportionate impacts with far- but simultaneously it has increased reaching consequences that are only the workload for them leaving them amplified in the context of fragility, into much psychological pressure conflicts and emergencies. The case too. There has been excessive burden of Pakistani women has been no of expectations from women for different than rest of the world. The utilizing this time of the Covid-19 degree of domestic engagements, lockdown to prioritize their families’ excessive workload due to all-time overall wellbeing, and their children’s presence of family members at home educational attainment above all and the increased concerns of hygiene besides managing of professional and healthcare have put women in a responsibilities and office work from geopardized position. home.
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There is Discipline in a Naval Officer You can see it when he walks, There is honour in Naval Officer You can hear it when he talks. There is courage in a Naval Officer You can see it in his eyes, There is loyalty in a Naval Officer That he will never compromise. There is something in a Naval Officer That makes him stand apart, There is strength in a Naval Officer That beats from his heart A Naval Officer is not a title for any man A naval Officer is the Honest soul of human A Naval Officer’s job is not over after 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week, A Naval Officer is always vigilant even while he sleeps. A Naval Officer serves his country first And his own life left behind, A Naval Officer has to sacrifice what Comes first in a civilian’s mind. If you are civilian – And next time you see a Naval Officer Remember What they do. A Naval Officer is the reason That our oceans are ‘Home of the free’, A Naval Officer is the one who is brave Protecting you and me If you are a Naval Officer – Hats off for you and Thank you for what YOU do