New Problem for Armenian Army
Hakob Badalyan, Political Commentator
Comments – 02 September 2014, 18:09
“On these days our young people had a chance to tell false authorities
from real heroes who were at the focus of military actions modestly
and silently, without demonstrative actions.” This is from the speech
made by the minister of defense Seiran Ohanyan on September 1.
This is about the days when Azerbaijan declared a commando war against
Armenia, at the same time bombarding and firing at the border villages
of Armenia.
Real heroes are the soldiers and commanders who carry out daily
service at the border and protect Armenia and Artsakh. And who are the
false heroes? Are they the officials who have not served a single day
in the army, are involved in campaigns and use the army to get MoD
medals and awards?
Aren’t the false authorities those who have turned their positions
into platforms, armor for their own businesses and are increasing
their wealth at the expense of the army and the society and whose
inefficient governance has resulted in frequent non-combat deaths and
whose crime, as a rule, remains undisclosed?
Recently a serviceman died in the Armenian army and he was not killed
by the enemy. A criminal case has been launched. During August not
only did the Armenian army respond to the enemy but also some
important questions relating to the development and security of the
Armenian state, its role and importance in geopolitical developments.
And obviously it is not limited to how the army acts at the border for
foreign challenges. The Armenian armed forces cannot fulfill their
role efficiently without internal qualitative changes. The solution of
problems is not less urgent and relevant than the settlement of
problems on the border.
And in this regard, the actions of the army and achievements cannot be
less eloquent and be inferior to the achievements at the border.
Difference between results deprives the army of institutional ground.
And that basis is a key factor of security for both the army and
national security, in particular, when the armed forces demonstrated
that it is the only adequate institution that can serve the state and
public interests in Armenia’s public governance system.
And this supposes not only military-patriotic speeches and complements
to the army but is also public demand and responsibility before the
public. There is no other option. Otherwise, internal challenges will
carry out what the external enemy has not been able to achieve.
And it is time to get down to serious systemic work. At least, the
tragic news from the border immediately after the success at the
border in August was the worst continuation in the army, especially
with the unprecedented high inspiration and confidence.
This reserve is always favorable for systemic changes in the army and
a substantial change. Real heroes are known but they are in the status
of showcase for false heroes. It is necessary to retrieve them from
this status and trust them not only in times of crisis, emergency and
tensions but also bring them to the steering wheel of day-to-day
governance replacing the false heroes standing there. Missing the
chance will be equal to criminal inaction which will result in even
more losses.
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