WELLINGTON, OCT 31
As many as 278 recruits were attested to the Madras Regiment Centre (MRC), the oldest Infantry Regiment of Indian Army at Wellington on Saturday.
The new recruits were attested to MRC after the successful completion of a year-long basic and Advanced Military Training at the historic drill ground of Shrinagesh Barracks in Welllington, says a release.
The Attestation parade was reviewed by Brigadier Rajeshwar Singh, Commandant of the Madras Regimental Centre, Wellington.
The Attestation parade was carried out with appropriate social distancing in consonance with highest traditions of the Indian Army.
While addressing the parade, the Reviewing Officer congratulated meritorious recruits and appreciated the instructors and staff for achieving very high standards of training and lauded the efforts of Madras Regimental Centre mould a new recruit into an effective soldier who can fight in all environments.
Brigadier Rajeshwar Singh awarded the medals to Recruits for overall Best in Training and Best in Physicals.
The Reviewing Officer made a special mention of the efforts to train the soldiers under the prevailing pandemic situation and commended all instructors for their hardwork in this situation.
He also congratulated the parents of the young soldiers in this moment of pride and glory, who could not witness the parade due to present restrictions imposed by COVID-19 pandemic.
