Col Brij Mohan Rai Mehta (Retd)

In the crisp discipline of uniformed services, where duty, decorum, and danger converge daily, humour finds its own quiet command. Whether it’s the witty banter between soldiers in a bunker or the light-hearted jests exchanged over get-togethers, humour becomes more than just comic relief-it’s a resilient coping mechanism, a bridge between comrades, and a silent defiance against stress and fear. “Humour in Olive Greens” takes readers into this unique world where laughter wears boots, and every chuckle echoes with courage, camaraderie, and the quiet wisdom of those who serve.

Let me start with a humour which pertains to me. After finishing my basic officers’ course training, I was posted to an infantry unit in a remote high-altitude area of Ladakh and joine

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