Dear ForceNet Family, For nineteen years, this community has existed on one principle: we don't wait for someone else to write the playbook for us — we write it ourselves, from lived experience, and we share it so the next officer doesn't have to walk the path blind. This November, we're turning that same lens on a question that touches almost every one of us, whether we're twelve years into a corporate second innings or still finding our feet after the uniform came off: what

By Lt Col Iqbal Singh (retd) Introduction I know that this is a touchy and sensitive topic. However, I chose this topic because this is the question that I get asked by hundreds of transitioning officers. I have been mulling over the idea whether I should publicly pen down my thoughts on this topic or not for several years now. But, I feel that it is important that I share my learnings of having been in the corporate world for more than 18 years, running the communit

A survey of the Forces Network community's own placement outcomes, curriculum experience and perceived value of the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) 24-Week Management Course — reported directly by veteran officers who attended it. Survey conducted 26 July –28 August 2026 | Anonymous, self-reported responses | Forces Network Community Survey W H Y T H I S S U R V E Y W A S R U N ? Gauging the Real-World Return of the DGR 24 weeks management Course The 24-Week D

This is a new feature where the members of Forces Network share their stories of distress or certain troublesome issues where they were helped by the Forces Network community. This showcases the strength of the Forces Network community. We must realize that we are extremely powerful if we stand united and help each other. This is the very intention behind this feature. We also wish to recognize and celebrate the members who pitched in to help. In this month’s story Lt Cdr Mat

BACKGROUND : Ms Soujanya Rai, daughter of serving Naval Officer, Cdr J N Rai. is a Goa-based software developer. She is also a writer, photographer and social media specialist. She has been travelling across the country with her family and now continues this journey on her own. An enterprising travel/backpacking enthusiast, she has created The Spicy Journey ( www.thespicyjourney.com ) to be able to share her stories, (mis)adventures, tips and shenanigans. In October 2019, she

In these troubled times this is a story that should warm the cockles of your heart. Consider this: Two Continents - Asia and North America, separated by the proverbial seven seas. Four Cities - New Delhi in India, Dubai in UAE, Newark in NJ (USA), and Washington DC in USA. Five Retired Indian Army Officers - Iqbal Singh in New Delhi, Syed Rizvi aka Bobby in Dubai, Ronnie Anand in Washington DC, and Rajeev Sharma and Himanshu in NJ. Two Second Generation Children - Fatim

Introduction In line with our stated objectives of helping the transitioning military personnel in a smooth transition to the corporate as well as building a professional Network of the military veterans in the corporate the Forces Network decided to organize a daylong seminar at New Delhi on 14 July 2024 (Sunday). As always keeping our obsession with quality we chose a five star venue at the Aerocity, New Delhi. The Thought Behind We curated the seminar on the theme of acc

“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, its the illusion of knowledge ” - Stephen Hawking This is a topic that really gets...

For those who may not know Forces Network is the professional Network of the military veterans in the corporate. It was founded more than...