Why Armed Forces Officers Deserve Non-Functional Financial Upgradation
Understanding Non-Functional Financial Upgradation
Stagnation Is Highest in the Armed Forces
The irony lies in the fact that NFFU was introduced specifically to mitigate stagnation, but the very service that suffers the most from limited promotional opportunities has been denied this relief. Why Denial of Non-Functional Financial Upgradation to Armed Forces Officers Is Unjustified, Despite Severe Stagnation and Comparable Civil Services Benefits.
Civil Services vs Armed Forces: A Sharp Contrast
In contrast, an Armed Forces officer typically takes 34 to 36 years of service to reach the rank equivalent to Joint Secretary. Even then, fewer than two percent of officers ever reach this level due to severe pyramidal rank structures. The opportunity to reach higher ranks is even more limited.
Existing Precedent: MACP for JCOs and OR
For example, a soldier completing sixteen years of service receives higher pay and pension than what was historically available. This has had a meaningful impact on post-retirement dignity, family stability, and educational opportunities for their children.
Why Officers Cannot Be Treated Differently
Denying NFFU to Armed Forces officers creates an unjust disparity within the broader framework of government services. Officers who spend decades in uniform, often under hazardous conditions and with unique service liabilities, retire with significantly lower financial recognition compared to their civilian counterparts.
Investor Takeaway
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