- Four Gentleman Cadets and eight Women Cadets from Friendly Foreign Countries also completed their training
- Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande presents the Sword of Honour to BUO Nakka Naveen
- Archana Pande, President Army Wives Welfare Association at OTA Museum inaugurates ‘Veer Nari’ Gallery
NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, SEPT 10
A total of 161 gentleman cadets and 36 woman cadets were commissioned into the Indian Amy on Saturday at the passing out parade held at Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai.
General Manoj Pande #COAS interacted with the Cadets & their proud family members during the Pipping Ceremony congratulating them on successful completion of the training at #OTAChennai. 12 Cadets from Friendly Foreign Countries including eight Women Cadets were Pipped by the… pic.twitter.com/zN4tkGFraN
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A spectacular military parade on the haloed Parameshwaran Drill Square at OTA Chennai marked the commissioning of the SSC-116 and SSC (W)-30 and equivalent courses on Saturday. The immaculate drill of Officer Cadets marching to enthralling martial tunes left the audience spellbound. It was a proud moment for the officer cadets, as also the Instructors and Administrative Staff of OTA Chennai, who over the last 11 months have seen the transformation of these proud men and women into future leaders of the Indian Army.
A total of 161 Gentleman Cadets of the SSC-116 and 36 Women Cadets of the SSC (W)-30 Courses got commissioned into various arms and services of Indian Army. Four Gentleman Cadets and eight Women Cadets from Friendly Foreign Countries also completed their training.
The Parade was reviewed by General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, Chief of Army Staff who also presented the Sword of Honour to BUO Nakka Naveen, OTA Gold Medal to ACA Sudeep Kumar Sahu, Silver Medal to BCA Dushyant Singh Shekhawat and the Bronze Medal to AUO Jyoti Bisht. The Reviewing Officer complimented the officer cadets and Staff of the Officers Training Academy on the excellent all round standards displayed by all. He exhorted the Cadets of the Passing Out Courses to always adhere to the core values of ‘Selfless Service to the Nation’ and strive for excellence in all their endeavours.
On this momentous occasion ‘Veer Nari’ Gallery was inaugurated by Archana Pande, President Army Wives Welfare Association at OTA Museum. Veer Naris are those Army wives, who lose their husbands while serving the motherland. Veer Naris stands by the Nation and Army with grace and humility. Some of these brave women chose to pursue a career in the Army. OTA Chennai trains the selected Veer Naris just like any other Women Cadet of the Academy and they pass out as Army Officers to serve the Nation as their husbands did. The Veer Nari gallery displays photographs and life stories of these brave women and is dedicated to all Veer Naris commissioned as officers from the portals of this Academy.
The newly commissioned officers, donning their ranks and regimental accoutrements, swore allegiance to the country and the Constitution of India as they stepped out of the portals of the Officers Training Academy, committing to ‘Serve with Honour’ to safeguard the safety, honour and welfare of their country.
