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D O LETTERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS DO – Promotion of a Friend 1. At the outset let me, on behalf of All Ranks of ____________ heartily congratulate you on your promotion to the rank of ____________ and at the same time wish you many further promotions and exaltations in life. We all miss you a great deal and cherish our everlasting associations and your magnanimous personality. You were indeed very nice, understanding and helpful to our Unit / bde / div / fmn and always understood the unit problems in the correct perspective. I think, in that sense, you have been as real asset to the _____________. We miss you. 2. Please do let me know, if there is anything I can do from this end. Response DO to the Promotion / Appointment 1. Thank you very much for your DO letter No ____________ dt _________. 2. It is with deep gratitude that I acknowledge your kind and thoughtful felicitations on my promotion and appointment as Commander 74 Infantry Brigade. Good wishes and words of encouragement coming from you are a great source of inspiration, which I value immensely. Above all it is HIS Divine Wish. The Good LORD sometimes gives people more than they deserve.

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D O   LETTERS FOR   ALL   OCCASIONS

DO –   Promotion of a Friend

1.    At the outset let me, on behalf of All Ranks of ____________ heartily congratulate you on your promotion to the rank of ____________ and at the same time wish you many further promotions and exaltations in life. We all miss you a great deal and cherish our everlasting associations and your magnanimous personality.  You were indeed very nice, understanding and helpful to our Unit / bde / div / fmn and always understood the unit problems in the correct perspective.  I think, in that sense, you have been as real asset to the _____________.  We miss you.

2.    Please do let me know, if there is anything I can do from this end.

Response DO to the Promotion / Appointment

1.    Thank you very much for your DO letter No ____________ dt _________.

2.    It is with deep gratitude that I acknowledge your kind and thoughtful felicitations on my promotion and appointment as Commander 74 Infantry Brigade.  Good wishes and words of encouragement coming from you are a great source of inspiration, which I value immensely.  Above all it is HIS Divine Wish.  The Good LORD sometimes gives people more than they deserve.

3.    I shall be my sincere endeavour to strive hard to measure-up to your high standards and expectations.

OR

This is to express my gratitude to the felicitations communicated by you. God’s grace, good – wishes and the support of the entire team has enabled this achievement.

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DO to Colleagues / Superiors –   On Posting Out

1.    This is to thank you and Mrs _______________ for being so affectionate and kind to us both.  Your honest approach to profession, simple and sober mannerism are enviable, infectious and worth emulation. Wish the Indian Army is possessed by Soldiers like you.  We will cherish our short but memorable association with nostalgias and reverence.

2.    Our special thank to Mrs _____________ for allowing us to enjoy her warm hospitality.  May GOD grant you both peace, prosperity and bright future?

Response DO to Colleague on their Posting Out

1.    I am, indeed, touched by your affectionate DO letter No ___________ dt _________.  I shall always treasure your kind sentiments.

2.    Please accept my sincere gratitude and heartfelt feelings for the kind help and valued advice given to me during my short association with you. To me you were like an elder brother whom I could always bother for advice and help, which you always gave willingly with a smile.  I am fortunate to have gained from your tremendous professional experience and wealth of knowledge.  We shall ever cherish our short but memorable association with nostalgia.

3.    May I also take this opportunity to wish you a happy and successful innings in your new assignments.

4.    Please do let me know if I can do anything from here.  I shall be pleased and privileged to receive you and the family whenever your visit ___________.

On Relinquishing a Coveted Appointment

1.    I write to thank you for the immense love and affection showered on me during my tenure as Dy MA to COAS.  Needless to say it was most educative, thrilling and memorable experience, which I will ever cherish. Your warm and generous treatment, objective guidance made my job

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much easier.  I personally feel deeply indebted to you for having looked after my interests from time to time.

2.    My wife joins me in conveying our grateful thanks and deep gratitude to Mrs ___________ for her full support and guidance.

On Relinquishing a Coveted Appointment

1.    This is to express my deep gratitude for the love and affection showered on me / valued advice and guidance given to me during my tenure; first as ADC and later as Dy MA to COAS.  To say the least, it was a very educative and pleasant innings, which I shall ever cherish.

2.    May I also take this opportunity to thank Mrs _______________ on my own behalf and on behalf of my wife for very warm and generous treatment meted out of us during out stay with you all.  We have no words to express your gratefulness for the kindness shown to us, which we will cherish throughout our life.

Gen -----------

DO to Senior Officer for Guidance during the Tenure

1.    May I take this opportunity to convey my deep gratitude for the invaluable guidance given to me during my entire stay under your benign command and able stewardship.

2.    My association with you has been extremely educative not only professionally but also in understanding human and leadership qualities, which you possess in abundance.

3.    It has been, indeed, a pleasure and privilege to serve under you.  I shall always cherish this fine association and ever remain indebted to you for your kindness, help and guidance.

4.    We shall be pleased and privileged to receive you and the family whenever you visit this station.

On Relinquishment of an Appointment

1.    On the eve of my successful completion of command of __________ (Unit) I whish to convey my sincere thanks and deep gratitude to you, for

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having willfully extended all the co-operation to me, in enabling me to discharge my duties in a befitting manner.

2.    I stand indebted to you for your willing co-operation, which was instantaneous and guaranteed.  I wish to convey my sincere regards and heartfelt good wishes to you in your mundane success in every task you undertake.

3.    Please do let me know if I can be of any help to you.

OR

1.    My tenure in this Station has been unreservedly rich in experience and full of satisfaction.  This was only possible due to your unstinted generosity and help.  For the same I am deeply grateful to you and your team.

On Taking Over a New Appt

1.    I feel greatly privileged in taking over the command of ____________. I am sure, I shall be able, to discharge my duties in my humble way to your entire satisfaction.  To make my task more easier.  I stretch my hand for your kind co-operation, understanding and unstinted help through which I am sure that the efficiency and efficacy of the _____________ will e maintained at a very high standard.

2.    I am fully confident that all our efforts will be made by one and all to build up the image of this ________________.

DO to New CO on Taking Over Command

1.    I am sure you are well saddled on the new horse – ‘Helms of affairs of _________ (name of unit).  Inspite of your best efforts and briefing – there will be FUs in day to day affairs : some inadvertently, some by carelessness and some by default – These have to be taken in a stride (as part of the job) and one has to handle these FUs with patience and controlled emotions / anger – Coolness will always pay.  Never be revengeful – Forgiveness may be best punishment.  Harm done by the slip of words can’t be retrieved.  Never ridicule a person (esp Sr Offrs or JCOs) in front of others.  “Temper, Tongue and Temptation” – Must watch out these 3 Ts.  Comd is a Heady Wine – don’t let it go in your head at any tem – Pride hath a fall.

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2.    Don’t try to reform the system / unit in one day – do so gradually. Golden PS :-

(a) Always carry your team of ldrs – offrs, JCOs (Jr Ldrs).  It is a MUST – May be by carrot and stick (Be corrective, Not punitive).

     (b) Always sincerely care for your men:-

(i)    Trg.

(ii)    Welfare incl families. They are wonderful people (need a little but shall do a lot, even the supreme sacrifice, if they respect and have faith in their ldr).  Ensure your BCs / Sr JCOs disch their moral duty and obligations towards them.

(c)    for one, have always advocated the “Family Concept” – Unit is a family / home.  What you do for your own family viz feelings, medical etc and what you expect from them: if the same is kept in view for your unit / sub unit – things will generally never go wrong.

3.    You must harmonize the environment in which you operate and have a balanced disposition towards your higher HQ, colleagues and subordinates.  A free flow of comn (lateral and vertical) is a must to avoid misunderstandings and to get a proper feedback, which is essential in comd.

4.    The above are just a few random pts – I thought I shall pen them for you.

On Joining of Unit Under New Comd and Control

1.    Thank you very much for your warm and affectionate DO letter No ___________ dt ________________.

2.    It is a matter of great privilege and honour for my regt to serve under your benign comd and able stewardship.

3.    I assure you that the ____________ will always endeavour hard to measure up to the high standards of the formation.

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Move of Unit from the Station

1.    On the eve of departure of my unit from this Station.  I sincerely convey my deep gratitude for the invaluable advice and guidance given to me and regiment during our entire stay under your benign command.

2.    It was, indeed, a great privilege and signal honour for the regiment to have served in the elite Division under your able stewardship.

3.    I shall deem it a great pleasure if the regiment can do anything from its new location.

DO from Senior Officer to CO on Unit Mov Out from the Formation

1.    I wish to place on record my deep appreciation and gratitude for all the good work done by _________ (unit) for the ______Division in your stay with use from __________ to ___________.  All ranks of the division join me in thanking you.

2.    During this period ________ (unit) has displayed very fine standards of operational preparedness, training and discipline.  The conduct of your battalion has been in the finest traditions of the Indian Army.  You have a fine history both in peace and combat since _________.  Savour it and add to it.

3.    We have enjoyed working with you and your boys and are the richer for having known you.  We bid farewell to you with a heavy heart and wish _______(unit) the very best of luck in the years ahead.

4.    We will always remember you fondly.  Carry my lance with you and as per the inscription – ‘Plant it deep in our enemies land’.  God bless you fine fellows and your families.

Own Officers Posted Out

1.    At the outset, we pray it finds you in the best of health and well settled at your new location.

2.    Please accept my sincere thanks and deep gratitude for all that you have been done for the regiment in keeping the banner flying high.  It has been, indeed, fortunate for the regiment to have an officer like you who has been as asset to the organization.

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3.    I, on behalf of all ranks of the __________ convey our best wishes and pray to GOD, THE ALMIGHTY to bestow HIS choicest blessings in all your future endeavours.

4.    Please do write if there is anything that the ___________ can do for you.

DO for Giving an Award to Paltan

1.    Thank you very much for your DO letter No ________ dt _________and the message of felicitations.  It has only been possible due to the Grace of the Almighty and your good wishes.

2.    I am truly indebted to all ranks of “FIFTH THE FINEST”.  Each one of them toiled in sweat and blood for the greater glory of the Paltan in Op PAWAN (Sri Lanka).  The award is but a mere reflection of their dedication and valour.  I am at a loss for words to express my feelings and gratitude.

3.    I pray for the well being of the families of my fallen comrades-in-arms, who offered their supreme sacrifice at the altar of duty.  My prayers are with all ranks that they may earn many more laurels and achieve greater successes in future.

Response for Felicitations on Nomination of a Coveted Course

1.    Thank you very much for your affectionate letter felicitating me on my nomination for the next HC Course.  It has been indeed, very kind and thoughtful of you to have written.

2.    I humbly acknowledge that my selection has been possible mainly due to the benign grace of the ALMIGHTY and the hard work put in by the excellent band of officers, JCOs and men of the ‘FIGHTING FOURTEEN’ whom I have had the proud privilege to Command. My nomination is but a mere reflection of their hard work and dedication- I shall ever remain indebted to them.

3.    I am deeply grateful to you for your valued guidance given to me from time to time, which has stood in good stead during my command tenure.

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On Visit to any Establishment

1.    It would give us great pleasure if you join us in this family get together. It will help retain the bonds of unparalleled camaraderie and togetherness, which makes ours a close knot fraternity.

2.    At the outset, I convey my sincere gratitude for the warmth and affection shown to me by you and your staff during my recent stay at your location.  My visit was indeed, very fruitful and I could take your advice and decision on various issues.

Felicitation DO on the Award of VSM

1.    I was immensely pleased to read your name amongst the list of awardees.  It is, indeed, an apt recognition of your selfless dedication to duty and the highest standards of military professionalism, which have always acted as tremendous source of inspiration for those who have had the privilege of serving under you.  Our heartiest congratulations, indeed!

2.    Wishing you the very best of luck in all your future endeavours!

OR

1.    It is a matter of immense pride to learn about the award of VSM to you.  This is an apt recognition of the dedicated service rendered by you. Please accept heartiest congratulations.  May you win more laurels in future too!

OR

1.    I take this opportunity of extending my heartiest felicitations on the award of VSM to you.  Though my greetings come to you late but I can assure you they are not lacking in warmth.  Well done!  I pray for many such laurels in future.

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Thanksgiving DO –   Felicitations on the Award of VSM

1.    With utmost humility I acknowledge your gracious act of felicitating me for the award of VSM on this Republic Day.  I am grateful to the God Almighty for the grace and thankful for recognition of my humble contribution to the service, which so many of us do, but it goes unnoticed.

2.    We both value the warm feelings behind the kind gesture on your part and once again say thanks a million.

OR

1.    I immensely grateful and deeply touched by your kind felicitations on the award of VSM to me.  The achievement has been possible mainly due to the benign grace of the God Almighty and good wishes from well wishers like you.  Gracious of you to have spared the time and penned those few lines.  It means much to me.

OR

1.    I deeply value your good wishes and felicitations on the award of VSM to me on ____________.  I take it more as a recognition for those who have worked alongside me and provided unstinted support in carrying out my duties.  I deeply appreciate your affectionate good wishes on this occasion.  Above all, it is HIS Divine Wise.

DO on Award of AVSM

1.    At the very outset please accept my heartiest felicitations on the well deserved award of the AVSM in recognition of the outstanding services rendered for the cause of peace in the Country.  It is a befitting tribute to your dedication and hard work.  Frankly, none has deserved it more than you.  It further reinforces my conviction that sooner or later GOD ensures that one gets one’s due.

A Belated Felicitation DO on the Award of AVSM to a Senior Officer, who Served Together Earlier

1.    I was immensely pleased to learn about the well deserved award of AVSM to you.  It is, indeed, an apt recognition of your selfless dedication to duty and the highest standards of military professionalism, which have

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always acted as a tremendous source of inspiration for those who have had the privilege of serving under you.  Though extremely belated, please accept our heartiest congratulations and convey the same to Mrs _______________.

3.    Please do let me know, if I can do anything from this end.  We shall be pleased and privileged to receive you and the family whenever you visit ________.

Vote of Thanks DO to CO on Mov of Unit

1.    On the eve of departure of my unit from this station, I take this opportunity to convey my sincere thanks and heartfelt gratitude for extending ever-willing co-operation, spontaneous comradeship and feeling of brotherhood towards all ranks of my regiment.  The stay of my unit at the station was enjoyable, fruitful and memorable.  We could complete many challenging assignments successfully.  But for your help and the help of your outfit, all this would not have been possible.

2.    We shall always cherish this memorable association.  We are parting with sweet memories to meet again and build up on this base.  Please convey our thanks to all ranks and their families.

3.    I shall deem it a great privilege if the Regiment can do anything from its new location.

Posting as a CO and DO to New Formation Commander

1.    I am pleased to inform you that I have been posted as CO ________ vide Indarmy sig / letter No __________ dt _______________.

2.    I consider myself to be fortunate and privileged to have been posted under your able stewardship and benign command.  It shall be my constant endeavour to measure up to your expectations.

3.    Tentatively, I plan to join the Regiment by _____________.  Please do let me know if there is any service for me at this end.

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DO letter to Personal Assistant Posted Out to Another Formation

1.    I take this opportunity to thank you for all the co-operation and assistance given to me during our short but memorable stay at this exercise area as well ass Brigade HQ.  It was indeed a pleasure working with you and I shall ever cherish and value this association.

2.    I wish you and your family from the depth of my heart; all the luck, happiness, health, peace, harmony and prosperity.  May GOD, The ALMIGHTY, bestow HIS choicest blessings in all your endeavours!

3.    Please do write, I can be of any help to you at any time.

Thanks Giving DO letter after Attend a Dinner

    I am writing this to convey our sincere thanks for the lovely Sunday evening, which we spent with you on ______________.  The Dinner was, indeed, sumptuous but more than that was the warmth and affection coupled with your overwhelming hospitality.

OR

    I am writing this to convey our sincere thanks for the lovely Dinner hosted by you on _________.  The food was indeed, sumptuous but more than that was your abundant hospitality.

Thanks Giving DO letter After Attend a Cocktails

    I am writing this to convey my sincere thanks for the lovely evening I spent with you all on ____________.  The drinks were, indeed, flowing but more than that was your abundant hospitality.

OR

    I am writing this to convey our sincere thanks for the lovely Sunday evening, which we spend with you on __________.  The Cocktails were, indeed, sumptuous but more than that was the warmth and affection coupled with your overwhelming hospitality.

OR

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    I am writing this to convey our sincere thanks for the lovely Sunday evening, which we spent with you and Mrs _______ on ______________. We were, indeed, touched by your warmth and affection coupled with the overwhelming hospitality.

Friend become Sudden Illness

1.    It is, indeed, extremely sad to learn about your sudden illness and hospitalization.  We are, however, relieved to learn that the worst is over and you are in the way to recovery.  Our best wishes and prayers are always with you.  May GOD, The ALMIGHTY bless you with a speedy recovery and good health!

2.    Please do let me know, if there is anything I can do from this end.

Condolence DO letter –   Accident Death

1.    It is with deep shock and disbelief I learnt about the tragic and unfortunate news.  Strange are HIS ways, which at times are difficult to comprehend.  We are, but a mere puppet in the hands of the ALMIGHTY GOD.

2.    We sincerely pray GOD to give you and your family members continued courage and strength to bear this irreparable loss!

3.    May pray that the departed soul rests in peace!

Condolence DO letter – Normal

1.    I was, shocked to hear about the sad demise of your revered father. We convey our deep and heartfelt condolences on this sad occasion to you and the other family members.  May GOD The ALMIGHTY grant you and your family strength to bear this irreparable loss!

2.    We pray that the departed soul rests in peace!

OR

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1.    We were shocked to hear about the sad demise of your revered husband.  At this moment of profound grief.  We are with you and convey our deep and heartfelt condolences to you and other family members.

2.    We sincerely pray to ALMIGHTY GOD to give you the strength to perform the GOD given duties, particularly towards the children.  Please be rest assured that our best wishes and PRAYERS shall always be with you.

GOD BLESS!

Reply of Condolence Letter

1.    This is to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to you for the kind words of sympathy conveyed on the sad demise of my father.

2.    Your sentiments have been a source of strength for the entire family.

OR

1.    We are grateful to you for sharing our grief with such soothing words of sympathy.  Your letter of condolences has indeed helped us in retrieving our lost courage and consoling us, which we badly needed at this hour of our bereavement.

2.    We thank you once again for your thoughts for the family in the departed soul.

3.    Hoping that you will always be with us to share our moments of joy and happiness as well.

Visit of VIP –   Technical Day

1.    I am writing this to convey my sincere gratitude and heartfelt sentiments of all ranks for your benign presence during our Technical Day Firing on ________.

2.    Your visit was, indeed, a great privilege and morale booster for the regt.  It was very kind of you to have spoken such good words for the regt.

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Thanksgiving DO for Cdr’s Residence Guard

1.    I write this to convey my sincere appreciation for the job well done by your guard at my residence.  The boys performed their duties with military discipline, zeal and enthusiasm.

2.    Kindly convey my ‘SHABASH’ to all members of the team.

“WELL DONE AND KEEP IT UP”

Vote of Thanks DO to CO –   Help and Assistance

1.    I am writing this to express my sincere gratitude for all the assistance extended to my formation during the exercise.  The stores loaned to us certainly stood us in good stead.  I very much appreciate your positive attitude and the helpful stance.

2.    Please do let me know if I can do anything for you.

Vote of Thanks DO to CO

1.    I am writing this DO letter to convey my sincere thanks and appreciation to Sub ________ of your Regiment for his excellent performance and dedication as my CO during ____________.

2.    I shall be grateful if you could convey my “SHABASH” to the JCO.

Thanks for Help Extended –   Cycle Expedition

    On successful conclusion of the Cycle Expedition by the adventurous terriers of this Rly Gp, I avail this opportunity to acknowledge our sincere gratitude for your kind co-operation, good will and hospitality extended towards the members of the team.  Above all the warmth experienced during their reception at your location and the magnanimity with which they have been met with have not only overwhelmed everybody with a deep sense of thankfulness, tickling down from their praiseful expression, but also boosted up their morale in paddling out the distance ahead.  I have no

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words to merit with your gesture, which behaves the highest traditions of services being maintained by your unit.

Thanks giving DO after a Visit

1.    I am writing this, to convey my heartfelt thanks and deep gratitude for all the help and assistance given to me during my recent visit to your place.  We are, indeed, touched by your positive attitude and helpful gesture.

2.    Please do write, if there is anything I can do from this end.  We shall be pleased and privileged to receive you and the family whenever you visit this place.

Vote of Appreciation DO to Dy Cdr –   Excellent Performance of Ex

1.    I am writing this DO letter to convey my sincere appreciation to you and all ranks of ___________ Brigade for an excellent performance during Ex _______.  I am fully aware that you as the OC Troops had put in your heart and soul into the ex, which contributed to the successful outcome of this important annual training event.

2.    Please convey my ‘Shabash’ to the Staff Officers and all concerned.  I do expect that you shall continue to strive hard and keep the flag flying high in future also.

Vote of Thanks DO to Dy Cdr –   Excellent Performance of SMD

1.    I am writing this DO letter to convey my sincere thanks and appreciation to you and all SOs of the HQ for their hard work and dedication during the recent SMD ____________ which contributed to the successful outcome of this important event.  Please convey my ‘SHABASH’ to all the officers.

2.    Well done and keep it up!

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Vote of Appreciation DO to CO –   Adventure Camp

1.    I am writing to convey my deep appreciation on the excellent conduct of GANDIV ADVENTURE CAMP by your battalion.  It speaks volumes of the hard work put in by all concerned.

2.    Kindly do convey my appreciation to all members of the team.  I am sanguine, that they shall continue to work with a similar zeal and dedication in future also.

Vote of Thanks DO to CO –   Under Comd

1.    I am writing this DO letter to convey my sincere appre to you and all rks of the ______________ for the excellent performance in Ex ______________ and other connected events.  I am fully aware of the dedication and tremendous hard work put in by you and your team, which contributed to the successful outcome of this imp event.

2.    Please convey my ‘SHABASH’ to all concerned.  I do expect that you shall continue to strive hard and keep the flag always flying high in future also.  May GOD, The ALMIGHTY bless you in all your endeavours!

Remember . “WE CAN WE MUST WE WILL”

Felicitation DO –   Selection of Command Team

1.    I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your well deserved selection for the Command Wrestling Team.  You have done the battalion and our formation proud.  We all wish you, the very best and pray to God Almighty for your continued success.

2.    Well done and keep it up!

Felicitation DO from Brigade Commander to CO for Conduct of Div Sainik Sammelan

1.    I am writing this to convey my sincere appreciation for organizing the Div Sainik Sammelan on _______________ in a meticulous and methodical manner.  Indeed, it has been possible only due to the sheer

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dedication and hard work put in by the officers, JCOs and boys under your able and matured guidance.

2.    Please do convey my sincere compliments to all concerned.  I have no doubts that your battalion shall always continue to strive hard to keep the GANDIV FLAG always flying high.

WELL DONE AND KEEP IT UP!

Felicitation DO to CO –   Brigade Athletics Championship

1.    I am writing to convey my deep appreciation on the excellent performance of the Brigade Athletics Team in the recently conducted __________ Inf Div Athletics Championship, but for your sincere and dedicated efforts in spurring thee team to greater heights of performance.

2.    Kindly do convey my heartiest felicitations to all members of the team. I am sure that they shall continue to bring more laurels in future also.

Conduct of Lecture / Demo

1.    I write this to convey my appre to you and all ranks of your battalion for conducting the lecture / demo for attack across the canal obstacle in an exemplary manner.

2.    I very much appreciate the dedication and hard work put in by you and your team during this event.  Please convey my ‘SHABASH’ to all ranks of your battalion.  Well done and keep it up!

DO to CO –   Excellent Management of Bde ARA Team

1.    I write this to convey my appre for the excellent management of Bde ARA Team, which resulted in the Bde willing the Championship Trophy.  I am fully aware of the dedication and tremendous hard work put in by you and your team, which contributed to the successful outcome of this imp event.

2.    Please convey my ‘SHABASH’ to all concerned.  I do, expect that you shall continue to strive hard and keep the flag always flying high in future also.  May GOD, THE ALMIGHTY bless you in all your endeavours!

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Appreciation DO letter to Unit under Training / Exercise

1.    I take this opportunity to convey that I was happy to see your offrs, JCOs and men in good form and high spirits.  Their zeal and keenness was apparent and indeed heartening.

2.    I am sure that your battalion shall continue to strive hard to attain the highest standards of professional competence, administration and discipline.

DO to CO for the Excellent Performance during Exercise

1.    I am writing this DO letter to convey my sincere appreciation to you and all ranks of your battalion for their excellent performance during Ex _________.  I am happy that the battalion stood the test of time despite the constraints of manpower and resources.

2.    As you are aware, the performance of the Brigade has been complimented by the GOC, Corps Cdr and even the COAS who was present during the most crucial phase of the exercise.  This has been possible mainly due to the sheer dedication and hard work put in by you and the men under your command, coupled with your matured leadership and guidance.  Please convey my ‘SHABASH’ to all ranks under your command – ‘WELL DONE’.

3.    I have no doubts that you battalion shall continue to strive hard and keep the flag flying high in future also.

Compliment DO to the Excellent Arrangements of VVIPs Visit

1.    I write to compliment you on the excellent arrangements made during the recent visit of the COAS in the station.

2.    All your officers and OR connected with the arrangements had put in a sustained and dedicated hard work.  Despite the sort notice the standard displayed was indeed commendable.

3.    My special appreciation be conveyed to Capt ________________.

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4.    Well done! _______________ (name of the officer).

Certificate –   To Whom It May Concern

1.    Mrs _____________ w/o ____________ is serving in ____________ School, Kota as Principal wef _____________.

2.    Her performance as the Principal of the School is outstanding.  She has put a lot of effort to make the School in its present standard not only in the field of discipline, but also in education and extra curricular activities. Her effort to make the School to Plus two stages still remain in the heart of all as it is an important milestone in the School history.

3.    I wish her very best in the coming years.  She is an asset to any organization / institute.

                                    Sd/ xxxxxx                                    Chairman                                    ______ SchoolDated    :    __________                        Kota (Raj)

Certificate –To Whom It May Concern

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

1.    I am happy to certify that ___________ has been working with me for the last ________ years.  I found him a person of integrity and he performed his duties to my entire satisfaction.

2.    As ______________ is being released from the Army, I wish him all success and recommend him for a suitable job in the civil

SPECIMEN –   SALUTATION

1.    (His Highness) HH The Maharaja Gri Raj Singhji of Kota.

2.    (Her Highness) HH The Maharani Sahiba of Kota.

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3.    MK Loya Raj Singhji of Kota.

4.    Maharaj Kannarain Sahiba of Kota.