NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, OCT 29
As many as 151 men and 35 women cadets graduated as officers in various arms and services of the Indian Army during the ceremonial passing out parade at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai on Saturday.
The Parade was reviewed by Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering Chief Operation Officer, Royal Bhutan Army, who also presented the Sword of Honour to M Pavithra, OTA Gold Medal to Gourav Saklani, Silver Medal to M Pavithra and the Bronze Medal to Shubham Mallikarjun Nesaragi. The Reviewing Officer complimented the officer cadets and Staff of the Officers Training Academy on the excellent all-round standards achieved. He exhorted the Cadets of the Passing Out Courses to always adhere to the core military values of ‘Selfless Service to the Nation’ and strive for excellence in all their endeavours.
186 Officer Cadets passed out from Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai today. 36 foreign country Cadets also passed out. Lt Gen Batoo Tshering, Chief Operation Officer-Royal Bhutan Army reviewed the Passing Out Parade. @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD @DIAV20 @PIB_India @artrac_ia pic.twitter.com/vPqHR43pK4
— Defence PRO Chennai (@Def_PRO_Chennai) October 29, 2022
- 08 Gentlemen Cadets and 28 Women Cadets from Friendly Foreign countries also complete their training
- Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering Chief Operation Officer, Royal Bhutan Army reviews the parade
A spectacular military parade at the Parameshwaran Drill Square of Officers Training Academy, Chennai marked the passing out ceremony of Short Service Commissioned Officers of the batches SSC-114 and SSC(W)-28 of gentlemen officers and ladies respectively.
The immaculate drill of Officer Cadets marching to enthralling martial tunes left the audience spellbound. It was a proud moment for the officer cadets and their parents, as also the Instructors and Administrative Staff of OTA Chennai, who over the last one year of integrated training have seen the transformation of these proud men and women into future leaders of the Indian Army.
A total of 151 Gentlemen Cadets and 35 Women Cadets Courses got commissioned into various Arms and Services of the Indian Army on Saturday. 08 Gentlemen Cadets and 28 Women Cadets from Friendly Foreign countries also completed their training.
