There have been a constant debate whether all fifteen  OLQs in the Indian Armed Forces Selection Process are equal. The Defence Institute of Psychological Research, New Delhi also subscribes to this. However, as a ground soldier one knows that  ‘Power of Expression’ cannot be equated to ‘Courage.’

The ingredient qualities differ as proved during actual battle or war  like situations. It should be clearly understood that all qualities are not equal and cannot be compared to each other. While assessing candidates, the military assessors who have actual on ground experience and their civilian counter-parts differ in perception.

It is clear that only those who have experience of operations  or  their  simulations,  must  spell  out  qualities more important than the others and select candidates accordingly.